Mechanical Engineering
Course Details
KTO KARATAY UNIVERSITY
Mühendislik ve Doğa Bilimleri Fakültesi
Programme of Mechanical Engineering
Course Details
Mühendislik ve Doğa Bilimleri Fakültesi
Programme of Mechanical Engineering
Course Details
| Course Code | Course Name | Year | Period | Semester | T+A+L | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05461107 | Solar Energy Applications | 3 | Spring | 6 | 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
Structural Properties of the Sun, Solar Radiation: Electromagnetic Spectrum, Photon Concept, Solar Angles, Total Solar Radiation, Radiation Laws, Radiation and Heat Transfer, Introduction of Heat Pump Systems, Solar Radiation Exergy, Solar Energy Conversions, Solar Energy Usage Areas, Solar Energy Potential of Turkey, Solar Energy Systems: Planar Collectors, Solar Water Heating Systems and Projecting, 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 | 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 | Knows the basic concepts about the sun and solar radiation, heat transfer and thermodynamics. | P.2.52 | 1 |
| O2 | To be able to design and project solar energy conversion systems. | P.2.53 | 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 | 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 | Radiation and Heat Transfer |
| 7 | Introduction of Heat Pump Systems, Solar Radiation Exergy |
| 8 | Solar Energy Transformations, Applications of Solar Energy |
| 9 | Uses of Solar Energy, Solar Energy Potential in Turkey |
| 10 | Solar Energy Systems: Plane Collectors |
| 11 | Solar Water Heating Systems and Design |
| 12 | Solar Water Heating Systems and Projecting |
| 13 | Solar Powered Air Collectors |
| 14 | 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 | - | - |
| 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 | Knows the basic concepts about the sun and solar radiation, heat transfer and thermodynamics. | 5 |
| O2 | To be able to design and project solar energy conversion systems. | 5 |