Thermoelectric Energy

Mode of Delivery

Face to Face

Prerequisites and Co-Requisites

None

Recommended Optional Programme Components

HEAT TRANSFER, THERMODYNAMICS

Course Contents

The content of the course can be summarized under three main headings: 1. Thermoelectric materials and thermoelektrik modules: Thermoelectric materials, the design of thermoelelctric cell and modules using a finite element analysis and modeling program (package) program. 2. Thermoelectric systems (power generation-cooling) and applications: Thermal energy applications in heat recovery systems, solar thermoelectric power generator applications, thermoelectric power applications in combustion motor vehicles, stove- powered thermoelectric generators, thermal energy applications in the medical sector. 3. Desing of thermoelectric energy systems and experimental studies: Basic heat transfer equations encountered in the design, the relationship between heat transfer of thermodynamics, thermal design of heat exchangers, heat sink and heat pipe for thermoelectric energy systems. Thermoelectric power and cooling systems: Computer-aided analysis with A finite element analysis and modeling program that provides heat transfer device of the thermoelectric energy system. Experimental investigation of the thermoelectric energy systems (power generation- cooling) and of the heat transfer devices in thermoelectric energy sysytems.

Weekly Schedule

1) Thermoelectric power generation and cooling
2) Thermodynamics and heat transfer in thermoelectric energy systems
3) Thermodynamics and heat conduction in thermoelectric energy systems
4) Design of thermoelectric modules with a finite element analysis and modeling program
5) Design of thermoelectric modules with a finite element analysis and modeling program
6) Heat exchanger-heat sink design for thermoelectric power systems with a finite element analysis and modeling program
7) Heat exchanger-heat sink design for thermoelectric power systems with a finite element analysis and modeling program
8) Heat exchanger-heat sink design for thermoelectric power systems with a finite element analysis and modeling program
9) Design of thermoelectric power (generator) and cooling systems
10) Design of thermoelectric power (generator) and cooling systems
11) Solar powered thermoelectric power and cooling systems design
12) Biomedical thermoelectric systems design
13) Experimental studies in heat transfer laboratory in thermoelectric energy systems
14) Experimental studies in heat transfer laboratory in thermoelectric energy systems

Recommended or Required Reading

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

1) Lecture
2) Question-Answer
3) Drill and Practice
4) Modelling
5) Simulation
6) Lab / Workshop
7) Self Study
8) Problem Solving
9) Project Based Learning

Assessment Methods and Criteria

Contribution of Quiz to Course Grade	40%
Contribution of Final Examination to Course Grade	60%
Total	100%

Language of Instruction

Turkish

Work Placement(s)

Not Required