FACULTY OF ENGINEERING

Department of Mechanical Engineering

ME 432 | Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Name
Energy Generation Technologies
Code
Semester
Theory
(hour/week)
Application/Lab
(hour/week)
Local Credits
ECTS
ME 432
Fall/Spring
3
0
3
5

Prerequisites
  ME 201 To get a grade of at least FD
Course Language
English
Course Type
Elective
Course Level
First Cycle
Mode of Delivery -
Teaching Methods and Techniques of the Course Discussion
Problem Solving
Lecture / Presentation
Course Coordinator
Course Lecturer(s)
Assistant(s) -
Course Objectives This course aims to teach students the fundamental characteristics of various energy sources used to generate electricity and heat, methods of obtaining energy from these sources, energy efficiency, major energy storage technologies, and the concept of sustainability in energy.
Learning Outcomes The students who succeeded in this course;
  • compare different energy sources in terms of technology and sustainability.
  • perform energy equivalence calculations on conventional and renewable energy systems.
  • calculate the efficiency of conventional and renewable energy systems.
  • describe the environmental impacts of energy production.
  • explain the advantages and disadvantages of different energy storage technologies.
Course Description

 



Course Category

Core Courses
Major Area Courses
X
Supportive Courses
Media and Management Skills Courses
Transferable Skill Courses

 

WEEKLY SUBJECTS AND RELATED PREPARATION STUDIES

Week Subjects Related Preparation
1 Introduction to energy and historical development of energy supply Vanek & Abright, Chapter 1
2 Energy from fossil fuels - Coal Vanek & Abright, Chapter 5-6
3 Energy from fossil fuels - Petroleum Vanek & Abright, Chapter 5-6
4 Energy from fossil fuels – Natural gas Vanek & Abright, Chapter 5-6
5 Nuclear Energy Generation Vanek & Abright, Chapter 8
6 Sustainability in Energy Vanek & Abright, Chapter 4
7 Carbon Capture, Storage and Utilization Vanek & Abright, Chapter 7
8 Midterm exam
9 Energy from renewable resources – Solar energy https://archive.ipcc.ch/pdf/special-reports/srren/drafts/Chapter%2003%20SOD.pdf
10 Energy from renewable resources – Wind energy https://archive.ipcc.ch/pdf/special-reports/srren/drafts/Chapter%2007%20SOD.pdf
11 Energy from renewable resources – Hydroelectricity https://www.ipcc.ch/site/assets/uploads/2018/03/Chapter-5-Hydropower-1.pdf
12 Energy from renewable resources – Geothermal energy https://www.ipcc.ch/site/assets/uploads/2018/03/Chapter-4-Geothermal-Energy-1.pdf
13 Energy from renewable resources – Bioenergy https://www.ipcc.ch/site/assets/uploads/2018/03/Chapter-2-Bioenergy-1.pdf
14 Energy storage technologies https://www.mdpi.com/2071-1050/12/24/10511
15 Semester Review
16 Final Exam

 

Course Notes/Textbooks

F.M. Vanek, L.D. Albright, “Energy Systems Engineering: Evaluation and Implementation”, McGraw-Hill, 2008, USA

ISBN: 978-0-07-149593-6

Suggested Readings/Materials

 

EVALUATION SYSTEM

Semester Activities Number Weigthing
Participation
Laboratory / Application
Field Work
Quizzes / Studio Critiques
3
30
Portfolio
Homework / Assignments
Presentation / Jury
Project
Seminar / Workshop
Oral Exams
Midterm
1
30
Final Exam
1
40
Total

Weighting of Semester Activities on the Final Grade
4
60
Weighting of End-of-Semester Activities on the Final Grade
1
40
Total

ECTS / WORKLOAD TABLE

Semester Activities Number Duration (Hours) Workload
Theoretical Course Hours
(Including exam week: 16 x total hours)
16
3
48
Laboratory / Application Hours
(Including exam week: '.16.' x total hours)
16
0
Study Hours Out of Class
14
3
42
Field Work
0
Quizzes / Studio Critiques
3
5
15
Portfolio
0
Homework / Assignments
0
Presentation / Jury
0
Project
0
Seminar / Workshop
0
Oral Exam
0
Midterms
1
20
20
Final Exam
1
25
25
    Total
150

 

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES AND PROGRAM QUALIFICATIONS RELATIONSHIP

#
Program Competencies/Outcomes
* Contribution Level
1
2
3
4
5
1

To have adequate knowledge in Mathematics, Mathematics based physics, statistics and linear algebra and Mechanical Engineering; to be able to use theoretical and applied information in these areas on complex engineering problems.

2

To be able to identify, define, formulate, and solve complex Mechanical Engineering problems; to be able to select and apply proper analysis and modeling methods for this purpose.

X
3

To be able to design a thermal and mechanical system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions, in such a way as to meet the requirements; to be able to apply modern design methods for this purpose.

4

To be able to devise, select, and use modern techniques and tools needed for analysis and solution of complex problems in engineering applications.

X
5

To be able to design and conduct experiments, gather data, analyze and interpret results for investigating complex engineering problems or Mechanical Engineering research topics.

6

To be able to work efficiently in Mechanical Engineering disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; to be able to work individually.

7

To be able to communicate effectively in Turkish, both orally and in writing; to be able to author and comprehend written reports, to be able to prepare design and implementation reports, to present effectively, to be able to give and receive clear and comprehensible instructions.

8

To have knowledge about global and social impact of engineering practices on health, environment, and safety; to have knowledge about contemporary issues as they pertain to engineering; to be aware of the legal ramifications of engineering solutions.

X
9

To be aware of ethical behavior, professional and ethical responsibility; to have knowledge about standards utilized in engineering applications.

10

To have knowledge about industrial practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; to have awareness of entrepreneurship and innovation; to have knowledge about sustainable development.

11

To be able to collect data in the area of Mechanical Engineering, and to be able to communicate with colleagues in a foreign language.

12

To be able to speak a second foreign language at a medium level of fluency efficiently.

13

To recognize the need for lifelong learning; to be able to access information, to be able to stay current with developments in science and technology; to be able to relate the knowledge accumulated throughout the human history to Mechanical Engineering.

*1 Lowest, 2 Low, 3 Average, 4 High, 5 Highest

 


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