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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05471111 | Power Plants | 4 | 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 | - |
| Instructor(s) | Asst. Prof. Remzi ŞAHİN |
| Instructor Assistant(s) | - |
Course Instructor(s)
| Name and Surname | Room | E-Mail Address | Internal | Meeting Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asst. Prof. Remzi ŞAHİN | - | [email protected] |
Course Content
Energy sources and classification, Working principles of power plants, Thermal power plants and their types, Fuel types, physical and chemical properties, Plant elements of thermal power plants, Condensation system, Energy production calculation in thermal power plants
Objectives of the Course
In this course, it is aimed to introduce the structure, working principle and important operating elements of thermal power plants, Calculation of Energy and Fuel Cost, Comparison of Power Plants and Optimum Operation of Thermal Power Plants.
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 | Learns the types and working principles of thermal power plants. | P.2.62 | 1 |
| O2 | Knows the necessary calculations about thermal power plants. | P.2.63 | 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 | Methods of obtaining electrical energy |
| 2 | Operation of thermal power plants |
| 3 | Thermal Power Plants (Basic Structures) |
| 4 | Thermal Power Plants (Types) |
| 5 | Steam (Coal) Power Plants |
| 6 | Steam (Coal) Power Plants |
| 7 | Gas Plants |
| 8 | Midterm Exam |
| 9 | Combined Cycle Gas Power Plants |
| 10 | Combined Cycle Gas Power Plants |
| 11 | Gas Engines and Diesel Power Plants |
| 12 | Calculation of Energy and Fuel Cost (TL / kWh) According to Power Plant Type |
| 13 | Calculation of Energy Fuel Cost (TL/kWh) by Power Plant Type |
| 14 | Gas Engines and Diesel Power Plants |
| 15 | Final Exam |
Textbook or Material
| Resources | Combined-Cycle Gas & Steam Turbine Power Plants, 3rd Edition by Rolf Kehlhofer (Author), Bert Rukes (Author), Frank Hannemann (Author), Franz Stirnimann (Author) |
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 | Learns the types and working principles of thermal power plants. | 5 |
| O2 | Knows the necessary calculations about thermal power plants. | 5 |