MECHATRONICS ENGINEERING (ENGLISH, 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 |
MCH5613 | Introduction to Wind Energy Engineering | Fall | 3 | 0 | 3 | 12 |
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Language of instruction: | English |
Type of course: | Departmental Elective |
Course Level: | |
Mode of Delivery: | Face to face |
Course Coordinator : | Prof. Dr. ERCAN ERTÜRK |
Recommended Optional Program Components: | None |
Course Objectives: | The objective of the course is: 1) To provide students with sufficient basic skills and knowledge about wind energy systems, so that they are able to manage, evaluate, and analyze wind energy systems and projects 2) To understand technology, theory and practice in the wind energy business with domestic and international perspectives 3) To identify and mathematically model the wind turbine components, calculate the available wind power, predict mechanical loads based on design, and discuss the generation of electrical power. |
The students who have succeeded in this course; 1) Articulate the historical evolution of the modern wind turbine technology 2) Develop a working knowledge of wind energy terminology and turbine components 3) Identify credible sources for wind resource data and plan wind a measurement campaign 4) Explain the dynamics behind wind capture by a turbine 5) Explain air flow characteristics and blade efficiencies 6) Assess environmental issues for wind and competing energy technologies |
In this course the fundamental methodologies for the engineering analysis of wind energy systems and their components are described. The focus of the course is the principles of science, engineering, and mathematics and how those principles are used in wind energy engineering. The main elements of the course are: 1) Wind Characteristics and Resources 2) Aerodynamics of Wind Energy 3) Mechanics and Dynamics 4) Electrical Aspects of Wind Turbines 5) Wind Turbine Control 6) Wind Energy System Economics 7) Wind Energy Environmental Aspects and Impacts |
Week | Subject | Related Preparation |
1) | Introduction to Wind Energy – Background, Motivations, and Constraints | |
2) | Wind Characteristics and Resources | |
3) | Wind data analysis | |
4) | Wind turbine energy production estimates using statistical techniques | |
5) | Aerodynamics of Wind Turbines | |
6) | Momentum theory and blade element theory | |
7) | Exam | |
8) | Wind turbine rotor dynamics | |
9) | Basic concepts of electric power | |
10) | Electrical machines | |
11) | Installation and operation | |
12) | Overview of wind energy economics | |
13) | Environmental Aspects | |
14) | Summary and Review |
Course Notes / Textbooks: | Yok |
References: | "Wind Energy Explained: Theory, Design and Application", James F. Manwell, Jon G. McGowan, Anthony L. Rogers |
Semester Requirements | Number of Activities | Level of Contribution |
Project | 1 | % 30 |
Midterms | 1 | % 30 |
Final | 1 | % 40 |
Total | % 100 | |
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK | % 30 | |
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK | % 70 | |
Total | % 100 |
Activities | Number of Activities | Workload |
Course Hours | 14 | 42 |
Study Hours Out of Class | 16 | 118 |
Project | 12 | 31 |
Total Workload | 191 |
No Effect | 1 Lowest | 2 Low | 3 Average | 4 High | 5 Highest |
Program Outcomes | Level of Contribution | |
1) | Gains an academic background and abilities for making scientific research; analysis, interpretation and application of knowledge in subjects of Mechatronics Engineering. | 4 |
2) | Acquires an ability to select, apply and develop modern techniques and methods for mechatronics engineering applications. | 5 |
3) | Develops new and innovative ideas, procedures and solutions in the design of mechatronics systems, components and processes. | 5 |
4) | Gains an ability for experimental design, data accumulation, data analysis, reporting and implementation. | 5 |
5) | Acquires abilities for individual and team-work, communication and collaboration with team members and interdisciplinary cooperation. | 5 |
6) | Gains an ability to communicate effectively oral and written; and a knowledge of English sufficient to follow technical developments and terminology. | 4 |
7) | Acquires recognition of the need for, and an ability to access and report knowledge, to engage in life-long learning. | |
8) | Gains an understanding of universal, social and professional ethics. | 3 |
9) | Acquires a knowledge of business-oriented project organization and management; awareness of entrepreneurship, innovation and sustainable development | 4 |
10) | Gains awareness for the impact of mechatronics engineering applications on human health, environmental, security and legal issues in a global and social context. | 3 |