| ELECTRIC-ELECTRONIC 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 | Spring | 3 | 0 | 3 | 6 |
| The course opens with the approval of the Department at the beginning of each semester |
| Language of instruction: | En |
| Type of course: | Departmental Elective |
| Course Level: | |
| Mode of Delivery: | Face to face |
| Course Coordinator : | Prof. Dr. ERCAN ERTÜRK |
| 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. |
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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: | 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 |
| Attendance | % 0 | |
| Laboratory | % 0 | |
| Application | % 0 | |
| Field Work | % 0 | |
| Special Course Internship (Work Placement) | % 0 | |
| Quizzes | % 0 | |
| Homework Assignments | % 0 | |
| Presentation | % 0 | |
| Project | 1 | % 30 |
| Seminar | % 0 | |
| Midterms | 1 | % 30 |
| Preliminary Jury | % 0 | |
| Final | 1 | % 40 |
| Paper Submission | % 0 | |
| Jury | % 0 | |
| Bütünleme | % 0 | |
| Total | % 100 | |
| PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK | % 30 | |
| PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK | % 70 | |
| Total | % 100 | |
| Activities | Number of Activities | Workload | |
| Course Hours | 14 | 42 | |
| Laboratory | |||
| Application | |||
| Special Course Internship (Work Placement) | |||
| Field Work | |||
| Study Hours Out of Class | 16 | 118 | |
| Presentations / Seminar | |||
| Project | 12 | 31 | |
| Homework Assignments | |||
| Quizzes | |||
| Preliminary Jury | |||
| Midterms | |||
| Paper Submission | |||
| Jury | |||
| Final | |||
| Total Workload | 191 | ||
| No Effect | 1 Lowest | 2 Low | 3 Average | 4 High | 5 Highest |
| Program Outcomes | Level of Contribution | |
| 1) | Have sufficient background and an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering to identify, formulate, and solve problems of electrical and electronics engineering. | |
| 2) | Be able to define, formulate and solve sophisticated engineering problems by choosing and applying appropriate analysis and modeling techniques and using technical symbols and drawings of electrical and electronics engineering for design, application and communication effectively. | |
| 3) | Have an ability to design or implement an existing design of a system, component, or process to meet desired needs within realistic constraints (realistic constraints may include economic, environmental, social, political, health and safety, manufacturability, and sustainability issues depending on the nature of the specific design). | |
| 4) | Elektrik ve elektronik mühendisliği yapabilmek ve yeni uygulamalara uyum gösterebilmek için gerekli yenilikçi ve güncel teknikler, beceriler, bilgi teknolojileri ve modern mühendislik araçlarını geliştirmek, seçmek, uyarlamak ve kullanmak. | |
| 5) | Be able to design and conduct experiments, as well as to collect, analyze, and interpret relevant data, and use this information to improve designs. | |
| 6) | Be able to function individually as well as to collaborate with others in multidisciplinary teams. | |
| 7) | Be able to communicate effectively in English and Turkish (if he/she is a Turkish citizen). | |
| 8) | Be able to recognize the need for, and to engage in life-long learning as well as a capacity to adapt to changes in the technological environment. | |
| 9) | Have a consciousness of professional and ethical responsibilities as well as workers’ health, environment and work safety. | |
| 10) | Have the knowledge of business practices such as project, risk, management and an awareness of entrepreneurship, innovativeness, and sustainable development. | |
| 11) | Have the broad knowledge necessary to understand the impact of electrical and electronics engineering solutions in a global, economic, environmental, legal, and societal context. |