Information Package

Master's of Energy Engineering with Thesis

ENE546

HYDROELECTRIC ENERGY

Course Code
ENE546
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
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNone
Course DescriptionThis course is to give knowledge on grid energy demands and their alternative supplies, conventional and non-conventional energy production sources, Hydroelectric power plant working principles, types, components, unit price assessment and economics are given.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Introduction
2nd Week Alternative energy production sources
3rd Week Conventional energy production sources
4th Week Non-conventional energy production sources
5th Week Hydroelectric power plants: Fundamental concepts
6th Week Hydroelectric power plants: Fundamental concepts
7th Week Working principles of hydroelectric power plants
8th Week Working principles of hydroelectric power plants
9th Week Hydroelectric power plant types
10th Week Hydroelectric power plant types
11th Week Hydroelectric power plant components
12th Week Hydroelectric power plant components
13th Week Energy economics
14th Week Energy economics
Recommended or Required ReadingEDWARDS B.K., The Economics of Hydroelectric Power,
vonSCHON H.A.E.C, Hydro-Electric Practice - A Practical Manual Of The Development Of Water Power, Its Conversion To Electric Energy, And Its Distant Transmission,
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 35
Assignment 1 10
Quiz 1 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 3 3
Preparation for Quiz 14 2 28
Individual or group work 14 3 42
Preparation for Final exam 7 3 21
Course hours 14 3 42
Preparation for Midterm exam 7 3 21
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 3 3
Homework 6 4 24
Presentation (including preperation) 1 6 6
Project 1 42 42
Quiz 6 0.5 3
Term Project Research 1 56 56
Total Work Load291
Total Work Load / 30 (h)9.7
ECTS Credit of the Course10
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No
LO1 LO2
K1 X X
K2
K3 X
K4
K5 X
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