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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
    3
    0
    3
    5

    Prerequisites A minimum grade of FD in ME 201
    Course Language English
    Course Type ELECTIVE_COURSE
    Course Level First Cycle
    Mode of Delivery Face to face
    Teaching Methods and Techniques of the Course Presentation
    Discussion
    Problem solving
    National Occupational Classification Code -
    Course Coordinator
    • Prof. Dr. Fehmi Görkem Üçtuğ
    Course Lecturer(s)
    • Prof. Dr. Fehmi Görkem Üçtuğ
    Assistant(s) -
    Course Objectives The course aims to teach students the fundamental characteristics of various energy sources used to generate electricity and heat, methods of energy production 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;
    Name Description PC Sub * Contribution Level
    1 2 3 4 5
    LO1 Compare different energy sources in terms of technology and sustainability. 1.5 X
    LO2 Calculate the efficiency of conventional and renewable energy systems. 1.5 X
    LO3 Explain the environmental impacts of energy generation. 6.1 X
    LO4 Define the economic, environmental, and societal criteria used to analyze energy technologies. 1.5 X
    LO5 Calculate the life cycle cost of an energy generation process 1.5 X
    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 Managment Skills Courses
    Transferable Skill Courses

     

    WEEKLY SUBJECTS AND RELATED PREPARATION STUDIES

    Week Subjects Required Materials Learning Outcome
    1 Introduction to the concept of energy and historical development of energy generation Course book Chapter 1 LO1
    2 Energy generation from fossil fuels - Coal Course book Chapter 5-6 LO2
    3 Energy generation from fossil fuels - Oil Course book Chapter 5-6 LO2
    4 Energy generation from fossil fuels - Natural gas Course book Chapter 5-6 LO2
    5 Nuclear energy Course book Chapter 8 LO3
    6 Sustainability in energy Course book Chapter 4 LO3
    7 Climate change and its relationship with energy Course book Chapter 4 LO3
    8 Midterm exam - -
    9 Renewable energy generation - Solar energy https://archive.ipcc.ch/pdf/special-reports/srren/drafts/Chapter%2003%20SOD.pdf LO3
    10 Renewable energy generation - Wind energy https://archive.ipcc.ch/pdf/special-reports/srren/drafts/Chapter%2007%20SOD.pdf LO2
    11 Renewable energy generation - Hydropower https://www.ipcc.ch/site/assets/uploads/2018/03/Chapter-5-Hydropower-1.pdf LO4
    12 Renewable energy generation - Geothermal energy https://www.ipcc.ch/site/assets/uploads/2018/03/Chapter-4-Geothermal-Energy-1.pdf LO5
    13 Renewable energy generation - Bioenergy https://www.ipcc.ch/site/assets/uploads/2018/03/Chapter-2-Bioenergy-1.pdf LO5
    14 Energy storage technologies https://www.mdpi.com/2071-1050/12/24/10511 LO5
    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 Weighting LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5
    Quizzes / Studio Critiques 3 30 X X X X X
    Midterm 1 30 X X X
    Final Exam 1 40 X X X X X
    Total 5 100

     

    ECTS / WORKLOAD TABLE

    Semester Activities Number Duration (Hours) Workload
    Participation - - -
    Theoretical Course Hours 16 3 48
    Laboratory / Application Hours - - -
    Study Hours Out of Class 14 3 42
    Field Work - - -
    Quizzes / Studio Critiques 3 5 15
    Portfolio - - -
    Homework / Assignments - - -
    Presentation / Jury - - -
    Project - - -
    Seminar / Workshop - - -
    Oral Exams - - -
    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

    Engineering Knowledge: Knowledge of mathematics, science, basic engineering, computation, and related engineering discipline-specific topics; the ability to apply this knowledge to solve complex engineering problems.

    1

    Mathematics

    2

    Science

    3

    Basic Engineering

    4

    Computation

    5

    related engineering discipline-specific topics

    LO1 LO2 LO4 LO5
    6

    the ability to apply this knowledge to solve complex engineering problems.

    2

    Problem Analysis: Ability to identify, formulate and analyze complex engineering problems using basic knowledge of science, mathematics and engineering, and considering the UN Sustainable Development Goals relevant to the problem being addressed.

    3

    Engineering Design: The ability to devise creative solutions to complex engineering problems; the ability to design complex systems, processes, devices or products to meet current and future needs, considering realistic constraints and conditions.

    1

    Ability to design creative solutions to complex engineering problems.

    2

    Ability to design complex systems, processes, devices or products to meet current and future needs, considering realistic constraints and conditions.

    4

    Use of Techniques and Tools: Ability to select and use appropriate tectıniques, resources, and modern engineering and computing tools. including estimation and modeling. far the analysis and solution of complex engineering problems while recognizing their limitations.

    5

    Research and ınvestigation: Ability to use research methods ta investigate complex engineering problems, including literature research, designing and conducting experiments, collecting data, and analyzing and interpreting results.

    1

    Literature research far the study of complex engineering problems

    2

    Designing experiments

    3

    Ability to use research methods, including conducting experiments, collecting data. analyzing and interpreting results

    6

    Global lmpact of Engineering Practices: Knowledge of the impacts of engineering practices on s.ociety, health and safety. ttıe economy, sustainability and the environment \ıVlthin the context of the UN Sustainable Development GoaJs; awareness of the legal implications of engineering solutions.

    1

    Knowledge of ttıe impacts of engineering practices on society, health and safety, economy, su.stainability and the environment, within the context of the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

    LO3
    2

    Awareness of the legal implications of engineering solutions

    7

    Ethical Behavlor: Acting in accordance with the principles of the engineering profession. knowledge about ethical ,esponsibility; awareness of being impartial. without discrimination, and being inclusive of diversity.

    1

    Acting in accordance with engineering professional principles. information about ethical responsibility

    2

    Awareness of being impartial and indusive of diversity, without disaiminating on any subject.

    8

    lndividual and Teamwork: Ability to work effectively individually and as a team member or leader on interdis.ciplinary and multidisciplinary teams (face-to-face, remote or hybrid).

    1

    lndividually and within the discipline

    2

    Ability to work effectivefy as a team member or leader in mutti-disciplinary teams (face-to-face, remote or hybrid)

    9

    Verbal and Written Communication: Taking into account the various differences of the target audience (such as education, language, profession) on technical issues.

    1

    Verbal

    2

    Ability to communicate effectively in writing.

    10

    Project Management: Knowledge of business practices such as project management and economic feasibility analysis; awareness of entrepreneurship and innovation.

    1

    Knowledge of business practices such as project management and economic feasibility analysis;

    2

    Awareness of entrepreneurship and innovation.

    11

    Lifelong Learning: Lifelong learning skills that include being able to learn independently and continuously, adapting to new and developing technologies. and thinking questioningly about tedınological changes

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