Wind Energy Technologies (ENE312) Course Detail

Course Name Course Code Season Lecture Hours Application Hours Lab Hours Credit ECTS
Wind Energy Technologies ENE312 Area Elective 3 1 0 3 5
Pre-requisite Course(s)
N/A
Course Language English
Course Type Technical Elective Courses
Course Level Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery Face To Face
Learning and Teaching Strategies Lecture, Demonstration, Discussion, Experiment, Question and Answer, Drill and Practice.
Course Coordinator
Course Lecturer(s)
  • Prof. Dr. Aysel ATIMTAY
Course Assistants
Course Objectives To teach the fundamentals of wind and wave energy conversion systems. To introduce the basic design parameters in projecting wind turbines.
Course Learning Outcomes The students who succeeded in this course;
  • To understand the wind and wave energy
  • To understand why such energy resources are needed and utilized
  • To apply some experiments related with wind energy
  • En önemli parametrelerin kullanımı ile rüzgar türbini tasarımı
  • To discuss projecting, planning, installation and commissioning of wind turbines
  • To learn wave energy conversion systems
Course Content Wind characteristics, wind energy, wind turbines, design of wind turbines, projecting, planning and economy, wave energy and wave energy conversion systems.

Weekly Subjects and Releated Preparation Studies

Week Subjects Preparation
1 Physics of Wind Chapter 1
2 Wind Energy and Power Chapter 2
3 Small Turbines Chapter 3
4 Utility Scale Turbines Chapter 4
5 Electrical Components of Turbines Chapter 5
6 Aerodynamics of Wind Turbine Blades Chapter 6
7 Project Sitting Chapter 7
8 Midterm Exam
9 Wind Resource Assessment Chapter 8
10 Wind Speed and Direction Measurement Chapter 9
11 Assessment and Planning of Wind Projects Chapter 10
12 Installation and Commissioning of Wind Projects Chapter 11
13 Wind Energy Economics Chapter 12
14 Wave Energy
15 Wave Energy Conversion Systems
16 Final Exam

Sources

Course Book 1. Wind Energy Engineering, 1st Edition, Pramod Jain, 2011, Mc-Graw Hill
Other Sources 2. Ocean Energy Tide and Tidal Power, Roger H. Charlier &Charles W. Finkl, Springer, 2009
3. Wave Energy Conversion, John Brooke, Elsevier Ocean Engineering Series Volume 6, 2003.
4. Wind Energy Renewable Energy and the Environment, Vaughn Nelson, Taylor& Francis, 2009
5. Wind and Solar Power Systems: Design, Analysis, and Operation, Second Edition, Mukund R. Patel, Taylor Francis (2005)
6. Wind Energy Explained, Theory, Design and Application, J.F. Manwell, J.G. Mcgowan and A. Rogers, Wiley 2002
7. Wind Energy, Fundamentals, Resource Analysis and Economics, Sathyajith Mathew, Springer-VBH, 2006.

Evaluation System

Requirements Number Percentage of Grade
Attendance/Participation - -
Laboratory - -
Application - -
Field Work - -
Special Course Internship - -
Quizzes/Studio Critics - -
Homework Assignments 1 10
Presentation - -
Project 1 20
Report - -
Seminar - -
Midterms Exams/Midterms Jury 1 30
Final Exam/Final Jury 1 40
Toplam 4 100
Percentage of Semester Work 60
Percentage of Final Work 40
Total 100

Course Category

Core Courses
Major Area Courses X
Supportive Courses
Media and Managment Skills Courses
Transferable Skill Courses

The Relation Between Course Learning Competencies and Program Qualifications

# Program Qualifications / Competencies Level of Contribution
1 2 3 4 5
1 Adequate knowledge of mathematics, physical sciences and the subjects specific to engineering disciplines; the ability to apply theoretical and practical knowledge of these areas in the solution of complex engineering problems. X
2 The ability to define, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; the ability to select and apply proper analysis and modeling methods for this purpose. X
3 The ability to design a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions in such a way as to meet the specific requirements; the ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose. X
4 The ability to select, and use modern techniques and tools needed to analyze and solve complex problems encountered in engineering practices; the ability to use information technologies effectively. X
5 The ability to design experiments, conduct experiments, gather data, and analyze and interpret results for investigating complex engineering problems or research areas specific to engineering disciplines. X
6 The ability to work efficiently in inter-, intra-, and multi-disciplinary teams; the ability to work individually.
7 Effective oral and written communication skills; The knowledge of, at least, one foreign language; the ability to write a report properly, understand previously written reports, prepare design and manufacturing reports, deliver influential presentations, give unequivocal instructions, and carry out the instructions properly.
8 Recognition of the need for lifelong learning; the ability to access information, follow developments in science and technology, and adapt and excel oneself continuously.
9 Acting in conformity with the ethical principles; professional and ethical responsibility and knowledge of the standards employed in engineering applications.
10 Knowledge of business practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; awareness of entrepreneurship and innovation; knowledge of sustainable development. X
11 Knowledge of the global and social effects of engineering practices on health, environment, and safety issues, and knowledge of the contemporary issues in engineering areas; awareness of the possible legal consequences of engineering practices. X
12 Ability to work in the fields of both thermal and mechanical systems including the design and production steps of these systems.

ECTS/Workload Table

Activities Number Duration (Hours) Total Workload
Course Hours (Including Exam Week: 16 x Total Hours) 16 3 48
Laboratory
Application
Special Course Internship
Field Work
Study Hours Out of Class 14 2 28
Presentation/Seminar Prepration 1 5 5
Project 1 15 15
Report
Homework Assignments 4 2 8
Quizzes/Studio Critics
Prepration of Midterm Exams/Midterm Jury 1 10 10
Prepration of Final Exams/Final Jury 1 15 15
Total Workload 129