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Program of Mechanical Engineering (English)

ME483

RADIATION AND SOLAR ENERGY APPLICATIONS

Course Code
ME483
Semester
-
Theory+Practice
3 + 1
ECTS
5
Course TypeElective Course
Course LevelBachelor's Degree
Year of Study-
Semester-
ECTS5
Name of Lecturer(s) -
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Defining and learning radiation and solar radiation.
  2. Defining and learning of the basic equations and performance criteria.
  3. Solving thermal and flow problems in collectors.
  4. Mathematical modeling of solar systems.
  5. Learning the energy storage methods.
  6. Photovoltaics and their applications.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesYes(ME321)
Recommended Optional Programme Components
Course DescriptionRadiation, blackbody radiation, radiative heat transfer between two bodies, shape factors, surface properties. Kirchoff's law, gray surfaces, radiation calculations. Solar radiation, calculation and measurement of insolation on horizontal and tilted planes. Transmission of solar radiation through glass and plastics. Types, performance and selection criterias of flat plate and concentrating solar collectors. Heat storage systems. Miscellaneous solar energy applications, such as heating, cooling, power generation etc. Solar cells and their applications.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week 1st Week Fundamentals of radiation.
2nd Week 2nd Week Thermal radiation, blackbody radiation, radiative heat transfer between two bodies.
3rd Week 3rd Week Shape factors, surface properties.
4th Week 4th Week Kirchoff's law, gray surfaces, radiation calculations.
5th Week 5th Week Fundamentals of solar energy.
6th Week 6th Week Sun angles and their importance.
7th Week 7th Week Solar radiation, calculation and measurement of insolation on horizontal and tilted planes.
8th Week 8th Week Transmission of solar radiation through glass and plastics.
9th Week 9th Week Types, performance and selection criterias of flat plate solar collectors.
10th Week 10th Week Types, performance and selection criterias of concentrating solar collectors.
11th Week 11th Week Sun tracking mechanisms.
12th Week 12th Week Heat storage systems.
13th Week 13th Week Miscellaneous solar energy applications, such as heating, cooling, power generation etc.
14th Week 14th Week Solar cells and their applications.
Recommended or Required ReadingSolar Engineering of Thermal Processes 3rd ed., J. A. Duffie, W. A. Beckman, Wiley, 2006
Principles of Solar Engineering, F. Kreith, J. F. Kreider, Mc Graw Hill, 1998.
Güneş Enerjisi, A. Kılıç, A. Öztürk, Kipaş Dağıtımcılık, 1983.
Actice Solar Collectors and Their Applications, A. Rabl, Oxford Press, 1985.
Solar Technologies for Buildings, U. Eicker, Wiley, 2003.
Solar Electricity, 2nd ed., T. Markvart, Wiley, 2007.
Solar Design, Components, Systems, Economics, J.F. Kreider, Hemisphere Publishing, 1989.
Solar Energy Fundamentals and Modelling Techniques, Zekai ŞEN, Springer, 2008
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Project
  • Practice
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 30
Assignment 1 5
Quiz 1 5
Project 1 10
Attendance 1 5
Total(%) 55
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 55
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 45
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam 1 2 2
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work 14 2 28
Preparation for Final exam 6 2.5 15
Course hours 14 3 42
Preparation for Midterm exam 7 3 21
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 2.5 2.5
Homework 2 1 2
Project 1 40 40
Total Work Load152.5
Total Work Load / 30 (h)5.08
ECTS Credit of the Course5
Language of InstructionEnglish
Work Placement(s)No

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