Information Package

Master of Science in Civil Engineering with Thesis (English)

CE514

RENEWABLE ENERGY APPLICATIONS

Course Code
CE514
Semester
-
Theory+Practice
3 + 0
ECTS
10
Course TypeElective Course
Course LevelMaster's Degree With Thesis
Year of Study-
Semester-
ECTS10
Name of Lecturer(s) -
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Explain the fundamental principles of renewable energy sources,
  2. Evaluate renewable energy technologies from technical, economic, and environmental perspectives,
  3. Conduct cost analyses, feasibility assessments, and life cycle evaluations for renewable energy projects.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNone
Course DescriptionSolar energy and applications, wind energy, application areas and technology, geothermal energy, application areas and technology, hydraulic energy and applications, biomass energy and applications, tidal and wave energies, heat pumps, fuel cells, technological developments in energy systems, renewable energy power stations, combined utilization of fossil fuels and renewable energy, cogeneration plants.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Overview of Energy Systems
2nd Week Solar Energy
3rd Week Solar Energy System Design
4th Week Wind Energy
5th Week Wind Energy System Design
6th Week Biomass and Biofuel Technologies
7th Week Geothermal Energy & Hydropower Systems
8th Week Midterm
9th Week Energy Storage Technologies
10th Week Integration of Renewable Energy Systems
11th Week Economic Analysis & Project Feasibility
12th Week Life Cycle Assessment & Environmental Impacts
13th Week Energy Policies
14th Week Project Work Session
15th Week Final Project Presentations
Recommended or Required Reading1. Setiawan, Ahmad Agus, Renewable Energy Applications for Sustainable Development, VDM.
2. Boyle, G., Renewable Energy, Oxford University Press, 2004.
3. Da Rosa, Aldo V., Fundamentals of Renewable Energy Processes, Academic Press, 2009.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Questions/Answers
  • Presentation
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 30
Assignment 1 10
Quiz 1 20
Total(%) 60
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 60
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 40
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam 1 2 2
Preparation for Quiz 1 50 50
Individual or group work 14 3 42
Preparation for Final exam 1 80 80
Course hours 14 3 42
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 60 60
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 2 2
Homework 1 20 20
Quiz 1 2 2
Total Work Load300
Total Work Load / 30 (h)10
ECTS Credit of the Course10
Language of InstructionEnglish
Work Placement(s)No
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