Computer Aided Design, Analysis and Feasibility of Photovoltaic Systems
Energy Systems 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Aided Design, Analysis and Feasibility of Photovoltaic Systems | EJM540 | Elective | Master's degree | 1 | Spring | 8 |
Name of Lecturer(s)
Assistant Prof. Dr. Serkan SEZEN
Research Assistant Müfit YÜCE
Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit
1) Lists the software commonly used for photovoltaic system design.
2) Designs a grid independent photovoltaic system. • Determines the number of solar panels. • Selects the battery or battery group. • Selects the charge controller. • The network selects an off-grid inverter. • Selects the cable.
3) Designs open space mounted grid-connected photovoltaic system using computer software.
4) Designs a grid-connected house or factory rooftop photovoltaic system using computer software.
5) Generates feasibility report for photovoltaic system designed by using computer software.
6) Analyze the feasibility report in terms of electrical and economic aspects.
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| 6 | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | Low | Low | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | 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; Components of photovoltaic system; Serial-parallel connection of solar panels, Maximum power point tracking, Islanding, Photovoltaic system design software; Off-grid photovoltaic system design (Calculations, sizing); Computer aided terrain and roof type grid connected photovoltaic system design (Reporting, electrical and economic analysis)
Weekly Schedule
1) Solar Radiation, Photovoltaic System Components and Working Principles, Photovoltaic System Design Software2) Off-grid Photovoltaic System Design - Calculations
3) Off-grid Photovoltaic System Design - Sizing
4) Program Interface, Adding Project and Designer Information
5) Determination of meteorological data, network data and system type
6) System Design with 3D Visualization - Appearance settings, panel layout, panel placement
7) System Design with Three Dimensional Visualization - Structuring panel connections, shading analysis, cable planning
8) Determination of Cable Losses, Output of System Diagram
9) Midterm Exam
10) Calculation of Results, Report Section
11) Electrical and Economic Analysis of the Project
12) Open space mounted On-grid Solar Energy Project Design Example -1
13) Open space mounted On-grid Solar Energy Project Design Example -2
14) House Rooftop On-grid Photovoltaic System Design Example
15) Factory Rooftop On-grid Photovoltaic System Design Example
16) Final Exam
Recommended or Required Reading
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1) Lecture
2) Question-Answer
3) Drill and Practice
4) Demonstration
5) Modelling
6) Problem Solving
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Contribution of Midterm Examination to Course Grade |
20% |
|---|---|
Contribution of Final Examination to Course Grade |
80% |
Total |
100% |
Language of Instruction
Turkish
Work Placement(s)
Not Required