| Course Type | Elective Course |
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| Course Level | Associate Degree |
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| Year of Study | - |
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| Semester | - |
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| ECTS | 5 |
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| Name of Lecturer(s) |
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| Learning Outcomes |
At the end of this course, the students;
- The student can comprehend the basic thermodynamic cycles (especially the Brayton cycle) behind gas turbines and analyze the difference between their ideal and real-world applications.
- The student can identify the main components that make up a gas turbine (compressor, combustion chamber, turbine) and accurately explain the function of each component and its place within the system.
- The student can determine the use of gas turbines in various sectors, such as power generation, aviation, and marine applications, and evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of these applications.
- The student can analyze the factors affecting gas turbine performance (temperature, pressure) and acquire knowledge about basic troubleshooting, maintenance procedures, and safety regulations.
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| Mode of Delivery | Face to face |
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| Prerequisites | No |
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| Recommended Optional Programme Components | |
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| Course Description | The gas turbines course teaches students the critical role these machines play in sectors such as power generation, aviation, and marine applications. Throughout the course, topics such as thermodynamic principles like the Brayton cycle, the structure of main components such as compressors and turbines, combustion chamber systems, and fuel types are covered. |
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| Course Contents |
| WEEK |
TOPICS |
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1st Week |
Introduction to Gas Turbines and Basic Concepts |
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2nd Week |
Main Components of Gas Turbines |
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3rd Week |
Compressors and Operating Principles |
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4th Week |
Combustion Chambers and Fuel Systems |
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5th Week |
Turbines and the Expansion Principle |
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6th Week |
Gas Turbine Thermodynamics and Cycle Analyses |
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7th Week |
Factors Affecting Gas Turbine Performance |
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8th Week |
Midterm Exam |
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9th Week |
Cooling and Insulation Systems in Gas Turbines |
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10th Week |
Fault Diagnosis and Maintenance in Gas Turbines |
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11th Week |
Starting and Shutting Down of Gas Turbines |
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12th Week |
Applications of Gas Turbines |
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13th Week |
Environmental Impact and Emission Control |
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14th Week |
Recent Developments and Future Trends in Gas Turbine Technology |
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| Recommended or Required Reading | |
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| Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods |
- Lecture
- Practice
- Questions/Answers
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| Assessment Methods and Criteria |
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Quantity |
Percentage (%) |
| Mid-term |
1 |
40 |
| Total(%) |
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40 |
| Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) |
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40 |
| Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) |
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60 |
| Total(%) |
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100 |
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| ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload |
| Activities |
Quantity |
Duration (Hour) |
Total Workload (Hour) |
| Midterm exam |
1 |
1 |
1 |
| Preparation for Quiz |
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| Individual or group work |
14 |
3 |
42 |
| Preparation for Final exam |
8 |
4 |
32 |
| Course hours |
14 |
3 |
42 |
| Preparation for Midterm exam |
8 |
4 |
32 |
| Laboratory (including preparation) |
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| Final exam |
1 |
1 |
1 |
| Homework |
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| Total Work Load | 150 |
| Total Work Load / 30 (h) | 5 |
| ECTS Credit of the Course | 5 |
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| Language of Instruction | Turkish |
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| Work Placement(s) | No |
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