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Language of Instruction
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English
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Level of Course Unit
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Bachelor's Degree
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Department / Program
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MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
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Type of Program
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Formal Education
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Type of Course Unit
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Elective
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Course Delivery Method
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Face To Face
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Objectives of the Course
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In this course it is aimed to,
Explain the relationship between the environmental issues and the energy conversion technologies
Discuss the demand for renewable energy technologies
Elaborate fundamentals of solar, wind, hydro, geothermal and biomas energy and their production technologies.
Assess economics of renewable energy
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Course Content
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This course is aimed at students interested in renewable energy technologies. It presents the various sources of renewable energy including wind, solar, and hydropower as potential sources of energy and investigates the contribution they can make to the energy profile of the nation. The technology used to harness these resources will be presented. Discussions of economic, environment, politics and social policy are integral components of the course.
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Course Methods and Techniques
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Face to face.
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Prerequisites and co-requisities
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( ME237 )
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Course Coordinator
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None
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Name of Lecturers
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Instructor Dr. Kadir Zengin kadir.zengin@agu.edu.tr
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Assistants
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None
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Work Placement(s)
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No
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Recommended or Required Reading
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Resources
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Course Notes
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In this course, renewable energy technologies are examined in detail. The solar energy section covers the structure of the sun, solar radiation, and the working principles of photovoltaic and solar thermal systems. The wind energy section focuses on the structure of wind turbines, their operating principles, and areas of application. In the hydropower section, electricity generation from water, including dam-based and run-of-river power plants, is introduced. The biomass energy topic discusses methods of energy production from organic waste, including biogas systems and biofuels. The geothermal energy section explains how heat from deep within the Earth's crust is utilized, along with the structure and applications of geothermal power plants. All these topics are addressed from technical, environmental, and economic perspectives to provide students with a comprehensive understanding.
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Course Category
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Mathematics and Basic Sciences
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%10
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Engineering
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%40
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Engineering Design
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%50
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