ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT (TURKISH, THESIS)
Master TR-NQF-HE: Level 7 QF-EHEA: Second Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 7

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code Course Name Semester Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
ESE5003 Energy Saving and Efficiency Fall
Spring
3 0 3 12
This catalog is for information purposes. Course status is determined by the relevant department at the beginning of semester.

Basic information

Language of instruction: Turkish
Type of course: Departmental Elective
Course Level:
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Dr. Öğr. Üyesi BURAK BARUTÇU
Recommended Optional Program Components: none
Course Objectives: The main objective of this course is to teach the methods for analyzing energy efficiency in various systems, most important of which is buildings, and also to discuss how energy can be utilized more efficiently. Energy savings and efficiency will be studies in terms of both electrical energy and heat. Furthermore, legal regulations regarding energy efficiency will also be covered.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
i) Summarize the studies on energy savings and efficiency in a chronological manner
ii) Discuss how electrical energy can be utilized more efficiently
iii) Discuss how energy efficiency can be increased in thermal systems
iv) Classify the possible actions that can be taken on energy efficiency in buildings
v) Analyze the national and international laws and regulations on the field of energy savings and efficiency

Course Content

Basic concepts energy efficiency analysis in power transmission and distribution systems, energy efficiency analysis in boiler and heat exchanger systems, energy efficiency analysis in buildings, lighting, electrical house appliances, HVAC systems, national and international legal regulations on energy efficiency, methods for energy survey

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Historical analysis of the studies on energy savings and efficiency
2) Reducing energy losses during power transmission and distribution Those with electrical engineering backgrounds can review their knowledge on the related topics.
3) Reducing energy losses during power transmission and distribution (continued)
4) Efficiency analysis in boiler and heat exchanger systems Those with mechanical or chemical engineering backgrounds can review the related topics.
5) Efficiency analysis in boiler and heat exchanger systems (continued)
6) mid-term / Energy efficiency analysis in buildings
7) Analysis of energy efficiency in buildings
8) Lighting in buildings, electrical house appliances
9) Heating systems in buildings
10) Ventilation and air-conditioning systems in buildings
11) Mid-term / Ventilation and air-conditioning systems in buildings
12) National and international legal regulations on energy efficiency
13) National and international legal regulations on energy efficiency (continued)
14) Techniques for energy survey

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Ders notları, dersi veren öğretim elemanı tarafından sağlanacatır.

Lecture notes to be provided by the lecturer.
References: Y. Yaman, “Enerji Tasarrufu ve Yenilenebilir Enerji Kaynakları”, Birsen Yayınevi, 2007.
ISBN: 9789755114610


S. Doty, W.C. Turner, “Energy Management Handbook”, 7. Baskı, 2009.
ISBN: 0881736104

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Midterms 2 % 60
Final 1 % 40
Total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 60
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 40
Total % 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities Number of Activities Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours 14 3 42
Study Hours Out of Class 14 10 140
Midterms 2 10 20
Final 1 6 6
Total Workload 208

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Low 3 Average 4 High 5 Highest
           
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) Building energy and environment-oriented engineering problems, producing solutions by employing innovative methods 4
2) Gaining the abilitiy to reach the knowledge by employing scientific research and literature survey 4
3) Integration and application of limited or missing information by using scientific methods and ability to combine information from different disciplines 5
4) Gaining ability to develop innovative and original ideas, designs and the solutions 5
5) Gaining knowledge and information on modern techniques and methods that are available in engineering applications and comprhensive knowledge on adaptation and applicability of these techniques 5
6) Ability to employ analytical, modeling, and experimental design, and implement research-based applications; ability to analyze and interpret complex conditions might occure during this process 4
7) Leadership in multi-disciplinary teams, offering solutions for complex cases and undertaking responsibility in such cases 2
8) Expressing professional skills and results of the studies verbally or written in national or international environments 3
9) Adequacy on consideration of social, scientific and ethical values on any professional work 5
10) Awareness about innovations on operations and application areas of the profession and ability to review and learn improvements when necessary 5
11) Understanding social and environmental extents of engineering applications and ability to harmony with the social environment 5