GAZI UNIVERSITY INFORMATION PACKAGE - 2019 ACADEMIC YEAR

COURSE DESCRIPTION
Foundations of Energy Systems/EEE331
Course Title: Foundations of Energy Systems
Credits 3 ECTS 5
Course Semester 5 Type of The Course Compulsory
COURSE INFORMATION
 -- (CATALOG CONTENT)
 -- (TEXTBOOK)
 -- (SUPPLEMENTARY TEXTBOOK)
 -- (PREREQUISITES AND CO-REQUISITES)
 -- LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION
  English
 -- COURSE OBJECTIVES
 -- COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES
1- Model low voltage power systems.
2- Investigate and solve basic problems of power systems.
3- Have general knowledge about the device and apparatus characteristics of the power systems.
 -- MODE OF DELIVERY
  Face-to-face
 --WEEKLY SCHEDULE
1. Week  1. Introduction to energy systems and basic definitions and apparatus.
2. Week  2. Power calculation for single phase a.c. systems (power computation R, L, C, R-L and RLC circuits).
3. Week  3. Reactive power compensation for single phase systems and solution of examples.
4. Week  4. Fundamental design, construction and usage properties of modern high voltage capacitors.
5. Week  5. Introduction to three phase systems and analysis of current and voltage phasors.
6. Week  6. Three phase generator and transformer phasor analysis in terms of connection types (Delta or Star).
7. Week  7. Combination of generator and load connections for three phase systems and power analysis
8. Week  8. Single line diagrams of three phase systems and power transformers.
9. Week  9. Power cables and practical computation methods.
10. Week  10. Introduction to short circuit computations for low voltage systems and examples.
11. Week  11. Fuses, contactors, circuit breakers for power systems. Measurement methods for low voltage systems.
12. Week  12. Grounding (earthing) concept and methods. Introduction to touch and step voltages.
13. Week  13. Stability and Smart Grids in energy systems.
14. Week  14. General review
15. Week  
16. Week  
 -- TEACHING and LEARNING METHODS
 -- ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
 
Quantity
Total Weighting (%)
 Midterm Exams
1
67
 Assignment
0
0
 Application
0
0
 Projects
2
33
 Practice
0
0
 Quiz
0
0
 Percent of In-term Studies  
60
 Percentage of Final Exam to Total Score  
40
 -- WORKLOAD
 Activity  Total Number of Weeks  Duration (weekly hour)  Total Period Work Load
 Weekly Theoretical Course Hours
14
3
42
 Weekly Tutorial Hours
0
0
0
 Reading Tasks
14
1
14
 Searching in Internet and Library
14
1
14
 Material Design and Implementation
0
0
0
 Report Preparing
2
5
10
 Preparing a Presentation
0
0
0
 Presentation
0
0
0
 Midterm Exam and Preperation for Midterm Exam
1
20
20
 Final Exam and Preperation for Final Exam
1
30
30
 Other (should be emphasized)
0
0
0
 TOTAL WORKLOAD: 
130
 TOTAL WORKLOAD / 25: 
5.2
 Course Credit (ECTS): 
5
 -- COURSE'S CONTRIBUTION TO PROGRAM
NO
 PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES
1
2
3
4
5
1Adequate knowledge in mathematics, science and engineering subjects pertaining to the relevant discipline; ability to use theoretical and applied knowledge in these areas in complex engineering problems.X
2Ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; ability to select and apply proper analysis and modeling methods for this purpose.X
3Ability to design a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions, in such a way as to meet the desired result; ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose.X
4Ability to devise, select, and use modern techniques and tools needed for analyzing and solving complex problems encountered in engineering practice; ability to employ information technologies effectively.X
5Ability to design and conduct experiments, gather data, analyze and interpret results for investigating complex engineering problems or discipline specific research questionsX
6Ability to work efficiently in intra-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; ability to work individuallyX
7Ability to communicate effectively in Turkish, both orally and in writing; knowledge of a minimum of one foreign language; ability to write effective reports and comprehend written reports, prepare design and production reports, make effective presentations, and give and receive clear and intelligible instructionsX
8Recognition of the need for lifelong learning; ability to access information, to follow developments in science and technology, and to continue to educate him/herselfX
9Consciousness to behave according to ethical principles and professional and ethical responsibility; knowledge on standards used in engineering practice .X
10Knowledge about business life practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; awareness in entrepreneurship, innovation; knowledge about sustainable development.X
11Knowledge about the global and social effects of engineering practices on health, environment, and safety, and contemporary issues of the century reflected into the field of engineering; awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions .X
 -- NAME OF LECTURER(S)
   (Prof. M. Cengiz TAPLAMACIOGLU , Assoc. Prof. Süleyman Sungur TEZCAN)
 -- WEB SITE(S) OF LECTURER(S)
   (http://w3.gazi.edu.tr/~taplam/CVs/Cengiz/index_tr.htm , https://websitem.gazi.edu.tr/site/stezcan)
 -- EMAIL(S) OF LECTURER(S)
   (taplam@gazi.edu.tr , stezcan@gazi.edu.tr )