ECTS - Geothermal Energy Technologies
Geothermal Energy Technologies (ENE314) Course Detail
| Course Name | Course Code | Season | Lecture Hours | Application Hours | Lab Hours | Credit | ECTS |
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| Geothermal Energy Technologies | ENE314 | Area Elective | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 5 |
| Pre-requisite Course(s) |
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| N/A |
| Course Language | English |
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| 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 Lecturer(s) |
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| Course Objectives | • To demonstrate the basic concepts of geothermal energy • To show the discovery and exploration of geothermal energy resources • Teach how to use geothermal energy beneficial • Teach the applications of geothermal energy |
| Course Learning Outcomes |
The students who succeeded in this course;
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| Course Content | Thermal structure of the Earth, heat transfer, geothermal systems and resources, exploration techniques, thermal energy of the oceans. |
Weekly Subjects and Releated Preparation Studies
| Week | Subjects | Preparation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Geology of Geothermal Regions | Chapter 1 |
| 2 | Exploration Strategies and Techniques | Chapter 2 |
| 3 | Geothermal Well Drilling | Chapter 3 |
| 4 | Reservoir Engineering | Chapter 4 |
| 5 | Single-Flash Steam Power Plants | Chapter 5 |
| 6 | Single-Flash Steam Power Plants | Chapter 5 |
| 7 | Double-Flash Steam Power Plants | Chapter 6 |
| 8 | Double-Flash Steam Power Plants | Chapter 6 |
| 9 | Midterm Exam | |
| 10 | Dry Steam Power Plants | Chapter 7 |
| 11 | Binary Cycle Power Plants | Chapter 8 |
| 12 | Binary Cycle Power Plants | Chapter 8 |
| 13 | Advanced Geothermal Energy Conversion Systems | Chapter 9 |
| 14 | Exergy Analysis Applied to Geothermal Power Systems | Chapter 10 |
| 15 | Geothermal Power Plant Case Studies | Chapter 11-12 |
| 16 | Final Exam |
Sources
| Course Book | 1. Geothermal Power Plants, Ronald DiPippo, 2nd Edition, Elsevier, 2008 |
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| Other Sources | 2. Geothermal Energy – An Alternative Resource for the 21st Century, H. Gupta and S. Roy, 1st Edition, Elsevier, 2007 |
| 3. Solar and Geothermal Energy, John Tabak, Facts On File, 2009 |
Evaluation System
| Requirements | Number | Percentage of Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Attendance/Participation | - | - |
| Laboratory | 6 | 20 |
| Application | - | - |
| Field Work | - | - |
| Special Course Internship | - | - |
| Quizzes/Studio Critics | - | - |
| Homework Assignments | 4 | 20 |
| Presentation | - | - |
| Project | - | - |
| Report | - | - |
| Seminar | - | - |
| Midterms Exams/Midterms Jury | 2 | 60 |
| Final Exam/Final Jury | 1 | 40 |
| Toplam | 13 | 140 |
| Percentage of Semester Work | 60 |
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| Percentage of Final Work | 40 |
| Total | 100 |
Course Category
| Core Courses | |
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| 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 |
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| Course Hours (Including Exam Week: 16 x Total Hours) | 16 | 3 | 48 |
| Laboratory | |||
| Application | |||
| Special Course Internship | |||
| Field Work | |||
| Study Hours Out of Class | 16 | 2 | 32 |
| Presentation/Seminar Prepration | |||
| Project | |||
| Report | |||
| Homework Assignments | 5 | 3 | 15 |
| Quizzes/Studio Critics | |||
| Prepration of Midterm Exams/Midterm Jury | 2 | 10 | 20 |
| Prepration of Final Exams/Final Jury | 1 | 10 | 10 |
| Total Workload | 125 | ||