| Course Unit Title | Course Unit Code | Type of Course Unit | Level of Course Unit | Year of Study | Semester | ECTS Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Energy and Environment | AEK223 | Elective | Associate degree | 2 | Fall | 4 |
Name of Lecturer(s)
Associate Prof. Dr. Ersoy KELEBEKLER
Assistant Prof. Dr. Süleyman SAPMAZ
Assistant Prof. Dr. Serkan SEZEN
Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit
1) Recognize photovoltaic electric generation.
2) Design solar electric power generation system.
3) Recognize solar cell production techniques.
4) Design alone and grid connected solar system.
5) Recognize special photovoltaic power application.
Program Competencies-Learning Outcomes Relation
| Program Competencies | |||||||||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | ||
| Learning Outcomes | |||||||||||
| 1 | Middle | Low | Middle | Middle | Middle | Middle | Low | Middle | Low | Middle | |
| 2 | Middle | Middle | Low | Middle | Middle | No relation | Middle | Middle | Middle | Middle | |
| 3 | Middle | No relation | No relation | No relation | Middle | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | |
| 4 | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | |
| 5 | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | |
Mode of Delivery
Face to Face
Prerequisites and Co-Requisites
None
Recommended Optional Programme Components
Not Required
Course Contents
Solar radiation energy and spectrum, photovoltaic case, structure of solar cells and working principles, production principles, p-n junction, multi junctions and loop efficiency. Spectral responds of systems. Electrical output characteristics and performance model. Determination of construction area, determination of direction and slope angle, make fundamental connections, fixing PV panels, perform electrical connections of PV panels and testing them. Calculation of piles groups, connection of pile and regulator, construction of pile groups. Sample plans of photovoltaic power application and related calculations (water pumps, pile charge, electrolyze, lighting). Applications of vehicle with electrical engine.
Recommended or Required Reading
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Contribution of Midterm Examination to Course Grade |
50% |
|---|---|
Contribution of Final Examination to Course Grade |
50% |
Total |
100% |
Language of Instruction
Turkish
Work Placement(s)
Not Required