Wind and Solar Energy Sourced Electric Energy Generation Technologies
Electrical Engineering
Institute of Natural and Applied Sciences
Second Cycle (Master's Degree)
| Course Unit Title | Course Unit Code | Type of Course Unit | Level of Course Unit | Year of Study | Semester | ECTS Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind and Solar Energy Sourced Electric Energy Generation Technologies | MEL508 | Elective | Master's degree | 1 | Spring | 8 |
Name of Lecturer(s)
Assistant Prof. Dr. Sabri ÇAMUR
Assistant Prof. Dr. Murat ÜNLÜ
Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit
1) Recognizing wind and solar energy resources. Learning characteristic features of wind energy, energy density, and maximum theorical limitation converting into motion energy. Determining peak speed in turbines according to wind energy charecteristic and effect of the peak spead on the energy production. Learning important points for choosing wind energy production regions, effects of the geographic conditions, arrangement of wind turbines. Evaluating measurement results and feasibility study for energy production. Finding out the differences between synchronous and asynchronous generators directly connected to the grid and operating asynchronous machine under the synchronous frequency as an asynchronous generator. Recognizing the applications and control algorithms of permanent magnet synchronous machines and brushless dc machines used for wind generator. Developing maximum power point tracking algorithms for wind and solar energy. Learning the characteristics and modeling of solar cells. Comparing fixed and moving systems.
Program Competencies-Learning Outcomes Relation
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| 1 | High | High | High | Middle | High | Middle | High | Middle | Middle | Middle | |
Mode of Delivery
Face to Face
Prerequisites and Co-Requisites
None
Recommended Optional Programme Components
Not Required
Course Contents
Common features of renewable energy resources and favorite types. Characteristics and density of wind energy, maximum theorical limitation converting into motion energy. Horizontal and vertical turbines, peak speed in turbines, effect of the peak spead on the energy production and determining peak speed according to wind energy charecteristic. Important points for choosing wind energy production regions, effects of the geographic conditions, arrangement of wind turbines. Evaluating measurement results and feasibility study for energy production, new trends in wind energy. Comparing synchronous and asynchronous generators directly connected to the grid. Operating asynchronous machine under the synchronous frequency as an asynchronous generator. Applications and control algorithms of permanent magnet synchronous machines and brushless dc machines used for wind generator. Maximum power point tracking algorithms for wind energy. Energy potential of solar energy, important features of solar energy. Energy production techniques from solar energy. Characteristics and modelling of solar cells. Maximum power point tracking algorithms for solar energy. Comparing fixed and moving systems.
Recommended or Required Reading
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Contribution of Midterm Examination to Course Grade |
40% |
|---|---|
Contribution of Final Examination to Course Grade |
60% |
Total |
100% |
Language of Instruction
Turkish
Work Placement(s)
Not Required