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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05471120 | Wind Energy | 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 | 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Introduction to Wind Energy/Wind Speed-Power Relationship/Maximum Power withdrawn from Wind-Betz Limit/Wind Speed Distribution/Weibull Probability Density Function/Wind Speed Statistics/Wind Energy Distribution/Power Law-Hellmann's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 |