Mechanical Engineering
Course Details
KTO KARATAY UNIVERSITY
Faculty of Engineering
Programme of Mechanical Engineering
Course Details
Faculty of Engineering
Programme of Mechanical Engineering
Course Details
| Course Code | Course Name | Year | Period | Semester | T+A+L | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MAK8319 | Solar Energy Applications | 4 | Spring | 8 | 2+1+0 | 3 | 3 |
| 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 | - |
| Instructor(s) | - |
| Instructor Assistant(s) | - |
Course Content
Sun Structural Properties of Solar Radiation: Electromagnetic Spectrum, Photon Concepts, Sun Angle, Total Solar Radiation, Act, Radiation and Heat Transfer, Introduction to Heat Pump Systems, Solar Radiation Exergy, Solar Energy Conversion, the Uses of Solar Energy, Turkey Sun Energy Potential, Solar Energy Systems: Planar Collectors, Solar Water Heater Systems and Design, Solar Air Collectors, Vacuum Tube Collectors
Objectives of the Course
Transfer of basic information about solar energy system
Contribution of the Course to Field Teaching
| Basic Vocational Courses | |
| Specialization / Field Courses | |
| Support Courses | |
| Transferable Skills Courses | |
| Humanities, Communication and Management Skills Courses |
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
| Week | Topics |
|---|---|
| 1 | Structural Properties of the Sun |
| 2 | Solar Radiation: Electromagnetic Spectrum, Photon Concept, Solar Angles |
| 3 | Solar Angles, Total Solar Radiation |
| 4 | Radiation Laws |
| 5 | Radiation and Heat Transfer |
| 6 | Introduction of Heat Pump Systems, Solar Radiation Exergy |
| 7 | Solar Energy Transformations, Applications of Solar Energy |
| 8 | Uses of Solar Energy, Solar Energy Potential in Turkey |
| 9 | Solar Energy Systems: Plane Collectors |
| 10 | Solar Water Heating Systems and Design |
| 11 | Solar Powered Air Collectors |
| 12 | Vacuum Pipe Collectors |
Textbook or Material
| Resources | Güneş Enerjisi ve Uygulamaları, Prof. Dr. H. Hüseyin Öztürk |
Evaluation Method and Passing Criteria
| In-Term Studies | Quantity | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Attendance | - | - |
| Laboratory | - | - |
| Practice | - | - |
| Field Study | - | - |
| Course Specific Internship (If Any) | - | - |
| Homework | - | - |
| Presentation | - | - |
| Projects | - | - |
| Seminar | - | - |
| Quiz | - | - |
| Listening | - | - |
| Midterms | - | - |
| Final Exam | - | - |
| Total | 0 (%) | |
ECTS / Working Load Table
| Quantity | Duration | Total Work Load | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Week Number and Time | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Out-of-Class Study Time (Pre-study, Library, Reinforcement) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Midterms | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 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 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Work Load: | 0 | ||
| Total Work Load / 30 | 0 | ||
| Course ECTS Credits: | 0 | ||