ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT (TURKISH, NON-THESIS) | |||||
Master | TR-NQF-HE: Level 7 | QF-EHEA: Second Cycle | EQF-LLL: Level 7 |
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. |
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. |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
No Effect | 1 Lowest | 2 Low | 3 Average | 4 High | 5 Highest |
Program Outcomes | Level of Contribution | |
1) | Integration and application of limited or missing information by using scientific methods and ability to combine information from different disciplines | 4 |
2) | Gaining the abilitiy to reach the knowledge by employing scientific research and literature survey | 4 |
3) | Building energy and environment-oriented engineering problems, producing solutions by employing innovative methods | 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 |