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    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
    National Occupation Classification -
    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
    #
    Content
    PC Sub
    * Contribution Level
    1
    2
    3
    4
    5
    1compare different energy sources in terms of technology and sustainability.1.5x
    2Calculate the efficiency of conventional and renewable energy systems.1.5x
    3Explain the environmental impacts of energy generation.6.1x
    4Define the economic, environmental, and societal criteria used to analyze energy technologies.1.5x
    5Calculate the life cycle cost of an energy generation process1.5x
    Course Description This course addresses the fundamental characteristics of conventional and renewable energy sources, energy balance calculations, the concept of energy efficiency, basic characteristics of energy storage technologies, and the concept of sustainability in energy.
    Related Sustainable Development Goals

     



    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 Learning Outcome
    1 Introduction to the concept of energy and historical development of energy generation Vanek & Abright, Chapter 1
    2 Energy generation from fossil fuels - Coal Vanek & Abright, Chapter 5-6
    3 Energy generation from fossil fuels - Oil Vanek & Abright, Chapter 5-6
    4 Energy generation 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 Climate change and its relationship with energy Vanek & Abright, Chapter 7
    8 Midterm exam
    9 Renewable energy generation - Solar energy https://archive.ipcc.ch/pdf/special-reports/srren/drafts/Chapter%2003%20SOD.pdf
    10 Renewable energy generation - Wind energy https://archive.ipcc.ch/pdf/special-reports/srren/drafts/Chapter%2007%20SOD.pdf
    11 Renewable energy generation - Hydropower https://www.ipcc.ch/site/assets/uploads/2018/03/Chapter-5-Hydropower-1.pdf
    12 Renewable energy generation - Geothermal energy https://www.ipcc.ch/site/assets/uploads/2018/03/Chapter-4-Geothermal-Energy-1.pdf
    13 Renewable energy generation - 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 Course 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 LO 1 LO 2 LO 3 LO 4 LO 5
    Participation
    Laboratory / Application
    Field Work
    Quizzes / Studio Critiques
    3
    30
    XXXXX
    Portfolio
    Homework / Assignments
    Presentation / Jury
    Project
    Seminar / Workshop
    Oral Exams
    Midterm
    1
    30
    XXX
    Final Exam
    1
    40
    XXXXX
    Total
    33223

    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

    #
    PC Sub 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.

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    -
    -
    -
    -
    12

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

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    -
    -
    -
    -
    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.

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    -
    -
    -
    -

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