Information Package

Master's of Energy Engineering without Thesis

ENE567

SIMULATION OF ENERGY SYSTEMS

Course Code
ENE567
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. To solves problems in the field of Energy Systems Engineering by using the acquired knowledge of mathematics, science and engineering
  2. Using data to complete the necessary information with scientific methods.
  3. Designs theoretical and applied researches related to the field by developing original ideas and methods.
  4. Develops and applies innovative methods to solve problems related to Energy Systems Engineering by following scientific studies in the field.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme Components
Course Description
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Introduction Simulation, System and Model, Sample Systems
2nd Week Types of simulation, Advantages and disadvantages of simulation, Usage areas
3rd Week Monte Carlo Simulation and Application with Computer Program
4th Week Basic Probability and Statistical Review Random variables, variance and correlation, confidence interval and hypothesis testing.
5th Week Discrete Event Simulation Definitions, discrete event simulation steps and other simulation types, manual simulation, simulation of a serviced queuing system
6th Week Simulation Software (ARENA): General Concepts
7th Week ARENA blocks
8th Week ARENA blocks
9th Week Input probability distribution selection
10th Week Random Number and Variable Generators
11th Week Output Analysis
12th Week Comparison of Alternative Systems and Variance Reduction Techniques
13th Week Project Presentations
14th Week Project Presentations
15th Week
Recommended or Required Reading1. Law, A.M., Kelton, W.D., (2000), Simulation Modelling and Analysis, McGraw Hill Inc.
2. Pegden, C.D., Shannon, R.E., and Sadowski, R.P., (1995), Introduction to Simulation Using SIMAN, McGraw Hill Inc.
3. Banks, J., Carson, J.S., (2000), Discrete Event System Simulation, PrenticeHall
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Discussion
  • Questions/Answers
  • Project
  • Problem Solving
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 35
Assignment 1 5
Quiz 1 10
Project 1 10
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 3 42
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 5 30
Presentation (including preperation) 1 6 6
Project 1 42 42
Quiz 6 0.5 3
Term Project Research 1 56 56
Total Work Load311
Total Work Load / 30 (h)10.36
ECTS Credit of the Course10
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No
LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4
K1 X
K2 X X
K3 X X X
K4 X X X
K5 X
K6
K7 X X
K8 X X
K9 X
K10 X X X
K11 X X X