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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MAK8345 | Renewable Energy Sources | 4 | Spring | 8 | 3+0+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 | Asst. Prof. Remzi ŞAHİN |
| Instructor(s) | Asst. Prof. Remzi ŞAHİN |
| Instructor Assistant(s) | - |
Course Content
Renewable energy sources; Solar energy systems; Wind energy systems; Hydroenergy; Biomass; Wave energy; Geothermal energy; Hydrogen energy
Objectives of the Course
The aim of this course is to provide an overview of the most important renewable energy sources and the most advanced technologies encompassing these energy sources.
Contribution of the Course to Field Teaching
| Basic Vocational Courses | |
| Specialization / Field Courses | |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| P1 | Adequate knowledge of mathematics, science and related engineering disciplines; Ability to use theoretical and applied knowledge in these fields in solving complex engineering problems | 4 |
| P2 | Ability to identify, formulate and solve complex engineering problems; ability to select and apply appropriate analysis and modeling methods for this purpose. | 3 |
| P3 | Ability to design a complex system, process, device or product to meet specific requirements under realistic constraints and conditions; ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose. | 5 |
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
| Week | Topics |
|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to Renewable Energy Technologies |
| 2 | Fossil fuels and climate change |
| 4 | Solar Energy, Water Heater, Low temperature solar energy applications |
| 6 | Active Solar Energy Applications, Passive Solar Energy Applications, Electricity Generation from Solar Energy; Economy, potential and environmental impacts |
| 7 | Wind Energy, Wind turbines, Wind energy potential, Offshore wind farms, Economy, Environmental effects |
| 9 | Hydropower, History of Hydropower, Hydroelectric facilities |
| 10 | Geothermal Energy, Technologies required for the use of geothermal energy |
| 12 | Renewable Hydrogen Energy |
| 13 | Fuel cells, Fuel cell applications |
Textbook or Material
| Resources | Martin Kaltschmitt, Wolfgang Streicher and Andreas WieseRenewable, Energy Technology , Economics and Environment; Springer, Berlin, 2007. |
| Martin Kaltschmitt, Wolfgang Streicher and Andreas WieseRenewable, Energy Technology , Economics and Environment; Springer, Berlin, 2007. |
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 | ||