Faculty Of Engıneerıng
Electrıcal And Electronıcs Engıneerıng (Englısh)

Course Information

ELECTRIC POWER GENERATION AND RENEWABLE ENERGY
Code Semester Theoretical Practice National Credit ECTS Credit
Hour / Week
EEE411 Fall 3 0 3 5

Prerequisites and co-requisites
Language of instruction English
Type Required
Level of Course Bachelor's
Lecturer Prof.Dr. Ahmet TEKE
Mode of Delivery Face to Face
Suggested Subject
Professional practise ( internship ) None
Objectives of the Course Introducing basic terms related with energy, Analyzing energy consumption profile in Turkey and the world, Understanding the operation principles of renewable and alternative energy sources.
Contents of the Course Renewable Energy Sources: Hydro Power; Wave; Wind; Solar; Geothermal; Biomass; Bio-fuel; Sustainability; Incentives and Barriers; Efficiency and Effectiveness; Management of Renewable Energy and Its Sustainability; Energy Storage Methods: Flywheel; Batteries and Fuel Cell; Hybrid System and Integration; AC and DC Electricity Conversion; Power Conditioning and Renewable Energy to Grid, Thermal and Nuclear Power Plants, Fundamentals of Cogeneration/Trigeneration, Energy Market, Energy management, Power to X technologies.

Learning Outcomes of Course

# Learning Outcomes
1 Understanding basic terms related with energy, Analysis of energy consumption profile of Turkey and the world.
2 The operation principles of nonrenewable energy sources were understood.
3 The operation principles of renewable and alternative energy sources were understood.
4 The renewable and nonrenewable energy systems and its applications were understood.
5 PhotoVoltaic and wind systems were understood experimentally.

Course Syllabus

# Subjects Teaching Methods and Technics
1 Introduction to energy sources: Aims and applications Lecture notes and references on the subject
2 Basic nonrenewable energy sources Lecture notes and references on the subject
3 Thermal power plants Lecture notes and references on the subject
4 Nuclear power plants Lecture notes and references on the subject
5 Basic renewable energy sources Lecture notes and references on the subject
6 PV power plants: Components and design Lecture notes and references on the subject
7 PV plant design software, Midterm exam preliminary Lecture notes and references on the subject
8 Midterm exam Midtem exam
9 Wind power plants Lecture notes and references on the subject
10 Tide energy plants, Geothermal power plants Lecture notes and references on the subject
11 Hydroelectric power plants Lecture notes and references on the subject
12 The basics of energy efficiency and saving for power plants Lecture notes and references on the subject
13 Energy storage types, Power to X technologies. Lecture notes and references on the subject
14 High technology renewable energy generation types Lecture notes and references on the subject
15 Power plant performance factors Lecture notes and references on the subject
16 Final Exam Final exam

Course Syllabus

# Material / Resources Information About Resources Reference / Recommended Resources
1 Renewable and Efficient Electric Power Systems, (Gilbert M. Masters)
2 Renewable Energy in Power Systems, (Leon Freris, David Infield)
3 Renewable Energy Resources, (John Twidell)
4 Advanced Renewable Energy Sources, (G. N. Tiwari, Rajeev Kumar Mishra)

Method of Assessment

# Weight Work Type Work Title
1 40% Mid-Term Exam Mid-Term Exam
2 60% Final Exam Final Exam

Relationship between Learning Outcomes of Course and Program Outcomes

# Learning Outcomes Program Outcomes Method of Assessment
1 Understanding basic terms related with energy, Analysis of energy consumption profile of Turkey and the world. 1 1͵2
2 The operation principles of nonrenewable energy sources were understood. 1 1͵2
3 The operation principles of renewable and alternative energy sources were understood. 1 1͵2
4 The renewable and nonrenewable energy systems and its applications were understood. 1 1͵2
5 PhotoVoltaic and wind systems were understood experimentally. 1 1͵2
PS. The numbers, which are shown in the column Method of Assessment, presents the methods shown in the previous table, titled as Method of Assessment.

Work Load Details

# Type of Work Quantity Time (Hour) Work Load
1 Course Duration 14 3 42
2 Course Duration Except Class (Preliminary Study, Enhancement) 14 4 56
3 Presentation and Seminar Preparation 0 0 0
4 Web Research, Library and Archival Work 0 0 0
5 Document/Information Listing 0 0 0
6 Workshop 0 0 0
7 Preparation for Midterm Exam 1 10 10
8 Midterm Exam 1 2 2
9 Quiz 0 0 0
10 Homework 0 0 0
11 Midterm Project 0 0 0
12 Midterm Exercise 0 0 0
13 Final Project 0 0 0
14 Final Exercise 0 0 0
15 Preparation for Final Exam 1 13 13
16 Final Exam 1 2 2
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