| ENERGY SYSTEMS OPERATION AND TECHNOLOGIES (ENGLISH, NONTHESIS) | |||||
| Master | TR-NQF-HE: Level 7 | QF-EHEA: Second Cycle | EQF-LLL: Level 7 | ||
| Course Code | Course Name | Semester | Theoretical | Practical | Credit | ECTS |
| ESE5303 | Renewable Energy Sources in Fuel Production | Fall | 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: | English |
| Type of course: | Departmental Elective |
| Course Level: | |
| Mode of Delivery: | Face to face |
| Course Coordinator : | Dr. Öğr. Üyesi İREM FIRTINA ERTİŞ |
| Recommended Optional Program Components: | Not available. |
| Course Objectives: | In this course, alternative and renewable energy systems that involve a fuel will be discussed. The physical, chemical and biological processes that take place during the production / consumption of different fuels will be studied. Environmental impact of those systems will also be covered. |
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The students who have succeeded in this course; The students who succeeded in this course; I. Recall the basic physical and chemical properties of hydrogen II. Describe different production methods of hydrogen III. Compare different storage methods of hydrogen IV. Explain the phenomenon of energy production from biofuels V. Recognize the basics of electrochemistry VI. Recall electrochemistry terminology such as oxidation, reduction, potential, activity VII. Calculate the cell potential of an electrochemical system by using Nernst Equation VIII. Explain the operation mechanism of fuel cells IX. Apply electrochemistry knowledge to the analysis of fuel cell systems X. Summarize the basics of different fuel cell types XI. Compare fuel cell types in terms of power output, field of use, and cost of operation |
| Hydrogen production, hydrogen storage methods, energy production via biomass, basics of electrochemistry, Nernst equation, fuel cells |
| Week | Subject | Related Preparation |
| 1) | Hydrogen as an Energy Source; physical and chemical properties of hydrogen | |
| 2) | Hydrogen production with using Conventional energy sources | |
| 3) | Hydrogen production with using renewable energy sources | |
| 4) | Transportation and Storage of Hydrogen: Hydrogen transportation and storage, the significance of boron in hydrogen industry | |
| 5) | Introduction to Electrochemistry, Oxidation and Reduction Reactions Definition of Chemical Reaction Potential | |
| 6) | Basic Electrochemical Equations, Nernst Equation: Definition of Cell Potential Activity Effect of Reactant Concentration and/or Pressure of Cell Potential | |
| 7) | Fuel Cells: Definition of Fuel Cells, Historical Development Advantages | |
| 8) | Electrochemistry of Fuel Cells, Fuel Cell Components | |
| 9) | Effects of Operation Parameters (temperature, pressure, reactant concentration, catalyst loading, etc.) on Fuel Cell Performance | |
| 10) | Phosphoric Acid Fuel Cells Proton-Exchange Membrane Fuel Cells Molten Carbonate Fuel Cells Solid Oxide Fuel Cells | |
| 11) | Alkaline Fuel Cells Direct Methanol Fuel Cells Other Types of Fuel Cells, Basic Fuel Cell Designs | |
| 12) | Introduction to Bioenergy, Biological Processes Involved in Bioenergy Production, Sources of Bioenergy | |
| 13) | Biofuels: Biodiesel, Bioethanol | |
| 14) | Carbon sequestration |
| Course Notes / Textbooks: | 1)B.K.Hodge, Alternative Energy Systems, 20109780470142509 2)J. Larminie, A. Dicks, Fuel Cell Systems Explained (2nd Ed.), 2003, 9780470848579 |
| References: | 1)"Energy Management Handbook", S. Doty, W.C. Turner, The Fairmont Press, 7th edition (2009) ISBN-13:9781420088700,978-1420088700 |
| Semester Requirements | Number of Activities | Level of Contribution |
| Quizzes | 1 | % 10 |
| Midterms | 1 | % 30 |
| Final | 1 | % 60 |
| Total | % 100 | |
| PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK | % 40 | |
| PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK | % 60 | |
| Total | % 100 | |
| Activities | Number of Activities | Workload |
| Course Hours | 14 | 42 |
| Study Hours Out of Class | 16 | 128 |
| Presentations / Seminar | 5 | 12 |
| Homework Assignments | 2 | 4 |
| Quizzes | 1 | 1 |
| Midterms | 1 | 2 |
| Final | 1 | 2 |
| Total Workload | 191 | |
| No Effect | 1 Lowest | 2 Low | 3 Average | 4 High | 5 Highest |
| Program Outcomes | Level of Contribution |