Information Package

Master's of Mechanical Engineering with Thesis

MAK528

RENEWABLE ENERGY APPLICATIONS

Course Code
MAK528
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. An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering
  2. An ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems
  3. Environmental importance of renewable energy and recognition of the need for innovative solutions
  4. Orientation to interdisciplinary hybrid system design and ability of reaching optimum solutions
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 Introduction
2nd Week Sources of Renewable Energy
3rd Week Solar Energy and its Applications
4th Week Solar Energy and its Applications
5th Week Wind Energy and its Applications
6th Week Wind Energy and its Applications
7th Week Geothermal Energy and its Applications
8th Week Geothermal Energy and its Applications
9th Week Hydraulic Energy and its Applications
10th Week Hydraulic Energy and its Applications
11th Week Biomass and Applications
12th Week Biomass and Applications
13th Week Ocean Based Energy
14th Week Cogeneration Systems
Recommended or Required ReadingSETIAWAN, Ahmad Agus, Renewable Energy Applications for Sustainable Development, VDM
BOYLE, G., Renewable Energy, Oxford University Press, 2004
Da ROSA, Aldo V., Fundamentals of Renewable Energy Processes, Academic Press, 2009
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Presentation
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 35
Assignment 4 10
Project 2 10
Attendance 1 5
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
Individual or group work 14 2 28
Preparation for Final exam 1 40 40
Course hours 14 3 42
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 20 20
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 3 3
Homework 4 10 40
Presentation (including preperation) 2 10 20
Project 2 50 100
Total Work Load295
Total Work Load / 30 (h)9.83
ECTS Credit of the Course10
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No
LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4
K1 X
K2
K3 X
K4
K5 X
K6 X
K7 X
K8 X
K9
K10 X
K11 X