Mechanical Engineering
Course Details
KTO KARATAY UNIVERSITY
Faculty of Engineering and Natural Science
Programme of Mechanical Engineering
Course Details
Faculty of Engineering and Natural Science
Programme of Mechanical Engineering
Course Details
| Course Code | Course Name | Year | Period | Semester | T+A+L | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05471120 | Wind Energy | 2025 | Autumn | 7 | 3+0+0 | 3 | 6 |
| Course Type | Elective |
| Course Cycle | Bachelor's (First Cycle) (TQF-HE: Level 6 / QF-EHEA: Level 1 / EQF-LLL: Level 6) |
| Course Language | Turkish |
| Methods and Techniques | - |
| Mode of Delivery | Face to Face |
| Prerequisites | - |
| Coordinator | Asst. Prof. Remzi ŞAHİN |
| Instructor(s) | - |
| Instructor Assistant(s) | - |
Course Content
Introduction to Wind Energy/Wind Speed-Power Relationship/Maximum Power withdrawn from Wind-Betz Limit/Wind Speed Distribution/Weibull Probability Density Function/Wind Speed Statistics/Wind Energy Distribution/Power Law-Hellmann's Coefficient Electric Generators/Wind Power Cycle Systems/Turbine Blade Design/Variable Speed Wind Turbines/Fixed Speed Wind Turbines/Synchronous- Asynchronous Wind Turbines/Power Control of Wind Turbine Systems/Mathematical Modeling and Simulation of Wind Energy Systems/Independent Wind Energy Systems/Grid Connected Wind Energy Systems/Life Analysis of Wind Energy Systems
Objectives of the Course
To ensure the adoption of wind energy and its applications
Contribution of the Course to Field Teaching
| Basic Vocational Courses | |
| Specialization / Field Courses | X |
| Support Courses | |
| Transferable Skills Courses | |
| Humanities, Communication and Management Skills Courses |
Relationships between Course Learning Outcomes and Program Outcomes
| Relationship Levels | ||||
| Lowest | Low | Medium | High | Highest |
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| # | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|
| P2 | Ability to identify, formulate and solve complex Mechanical Engineering problems; ability to select and apply appropriate analysis and modeling methods for this purpose. | 5 |
Course Learning Outcomes
| Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to: | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| No | Learning Outcomes | Outcome Relationship | Measurement Method ** |
| O1 | Have knowledge about the basic concepts of wind energy. | P.2.68 | 1 |
| O2 | Learn about the application of wind turbines. | P.2.69 | 1 |
| ** Written Exam: 1, Oral Exam: 2, Homework: 3, Lab./Exam: 4, Seminar/Presentation: 5, Term Paper: 6, Application: 7 | |||
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
| Week | Topics |
|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to Wind Energy |
| 2 | Wind Speed-Power Relation / Maximum Wind Power-Betz Limit |
| 3 | Wind Speed Distribution / Weibull Probability Density Function |
| 4 | Wind Speed Statistics / Wind Energy Distribution |
| 5 | Power Act-Hellmann Coefficient Electric Generators |
| 6 | Wind Power Conversion Systems |
| 7 | Turbine Wing Design |
| 8 | Midterm exam |
| 9 | Variable Speed Wind Turbines / Constant Speed Wind Turbines |
| 10 | Synchronous-asynchronous Wind Turbines / Power Control of Wind Turbine Systems |
| 11 | Mathematical Modeling and Simulation of Wind Energy Systems |
| 12 | Independent Wind Energy Systems |
| 13 | Grid Connected Wind Energy Systems |
| 14 | Life Cycle Analysis of Wind Energy Systems |
| 15 | Final |
Textbook or Material
| Resources | Wei Tong, Wind Power Generation and Wind Turbine Design, WIT Press, 2010. |
Evaluation Method and Passing Criteria
| In-Term Studies | Quantity | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Attendance | - | - |
| Laboratory | - | - |
| Practice | - | - |
| Course Specific Internship (If Any) | - | - |
| Homework | - | - |
| Presentation | - | - |
| Projects | - | - |
| Seminar | - | - |
| Quiz | - | - |
| Midterms | 1 | 40 (%) |
| Final Exam | 1 | 60 (%) |
| Total | 100 (%) | |
ECTS / Working Load Table
| Quantity | Duration | Total Work Load | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Week Number and Time | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Out-of-Class Study Time (Pre-study, Library, Reinforcement) | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Midterms | 1 | 40 | 40 |
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Homework | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Practice | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Laboratory | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Project | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Workshop | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Presentation/Seminar Preparation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fieldwork | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 60 | 60 |
| Other | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Work Load: | 184 | ||
| Total Work Load / 30 | 6,13 | ||
| Course ECTS Credits: | 6 | ||
Course - Learning Outcomes Matrix
| Relationship Levels | ||||
| Lowest | Low | Medium | High | Highest |
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| # | Learning Outcomes | P2 |
|---|---|---|
| O1 | Have knowledge about the basic concepts of wind energy. | 5 |
| O2 | Learn about the application of wind turbines. | 5 |