Information Package

Master's of Energy Engineering without Thesis

ENE529

FUNDAMENTALS OF POWER GENERATION

Course Code
ENE529
Semester
-
Theory+Practice
3 + 0
ECTS
10
Course TypeElective Course
Course LevelMaster's Degree Without 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. Learning the position of renewable energy in power generation.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNone
Course DescriptionIn this course knowledge on energy sources that are used in electric energy production, reserves, production and consumption statistics, Fundamental concepts on electric production, power plant classifications, Thermal power plants, Fuel and combustion, thermodynamic laws, energy market surveying, energy power plant comparison, etc. are given.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Introduction
2nd Week Energy sources in the electricity production
3rd Week Energy sources in the electricity production
4th Week Fundamental concepts
5th Week Fundamental concepts
6th Week Combustion
7th Week Fuels that are used in power generation
8th Week Fundamental concepts in electricity generation
9th Week Thermodynamic laws
10th Week Electricity generation cycles
11th Week Power plants
12th Week Power plants
13th Week Power plants
14th Week Power generation and environment
Recommended or Required ReadingBARNETT D., BJORNSGAARD K., Electric Power Generation: A Non-Technical Guide, PennWell, 2000
MAZER A., Electric Power Planning for Regulated and Deregulated Markets, John Wiley and Sons, 2007
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 LO3
K1 X
K2 X
K3 X
K4 X X
K5 X
K6 X
K7
K8 X X X
K9
K10 X
K11 X