GAZI UNIVERSITY INFORMATION PACKAGE - 2019 ACADEMIC YEAR

COURSE DESCRIPTION
POWER SYSTEMS/ESM-359
Course Title: POWER SYSTEMS
Credits 3 ECTS 4
Course Semester 5 Type of The Course Elective
COURSE INFORMATION
 -- (CATALOG CONTENT)
 -- (TEXTBOOK)
 -- (SUPPLEMENTARY TEXTBOOK)
 -- (PREREQUISITES AND CO-REQUISITES)
 -- LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION
  Turkish
 -- COURSE OBJECTIVES
 -- COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES
To have knowledge about the production methods of electric energy and electromechanical energy conversion systems
To have knowledge about operation principles and operation of electric power plants of all types
Recognizing the operating tools used in power systems
To calculate the cost of electric energy
To have knowledge about parallel connection, load sharing and frequency control in power plants
Renewable energy sources and electricity
Having knowledge about energy
Having knowledge about protection and measurement systems on all of the power systems
Having knowledge about optimum operation of power systems
 -- MODE OF DELIVERY
  The mode of delivery of this course is Face to face
 --WEEKLY SCHEDULE
1. Week   electricity market organization in Turkey, the electricity tariff structure
2. Week  National and international standards in power systems, work safety and safe operation
3. Week  Introduction of basic elements of power systems, production, transmission, distribution, consumer goods
4. Week  Traditional electrical energy production methods: Thermal power plants
5. Week  Traditional electrical energy production methods: Hydroelectric power plants
6. Week  Traditional electrical energy production methods: Nuclear power plants
7. Week  Electricity generation from renewable energy sources: Solar energy systems
8. Week  Electricity generation from renewable energy sources: wind energy systems
9. Week  Electricity generation from renewable energy sources: wind energy systems
10. Week  Other Comparison of production sources in terms of establishment cost and kWh cost
11. Week  Environmental analysis of electricity generation methods
12. Week  Electrical equipment, generator operation in power plants
13. Week  Central automation systems, transformer and switch stations
14. Week  Operation of power systems and basic criteria (frequency stability, voltage stability)
15. Week  
16. Week  
 -- TEACHING and LEARNING METHODS
 -- ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
 
Quantity
Total Weighting (%)
 Midterm Exams
1
60
 Assignment
0
0
 Application
0
0
 Projects
0
0
 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
 Reading Tasks
10
1
10
 Searching in Internet and Library
10
2
20
 Material Design and Implementation
0
 Report Preparing
0
 Preparing a Presentation
0
 Presentation
0
 Midterm Exam and Preperation for Midterm Exam
10
2
20
 Final Exam and Preperation for Final Exam
8
2
16
 Other (should be emphasized)
0
 TOTAL WORKLOAD: 
108
 TOTAL WORKLOAD / 25: 
4.32
 Course Credit (ECTS): 
4
 -- COURSE'S CONTRIBUTION TO PROGRAM
NO
 PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES
1
2
3
4
5
1Basic Science, Basic Engineering and Energy Systems Engineering skills in the field of engineering related to the accumulation of knowledge and ability to apply this knowledge.X
2Ability to identify, define, formulate and solve complex engineering problems; Selecting and applying appropriate analysis and modeling methods for this purpose.X
3The ability to design a complex system, process, device, or product to meet specific requirements under realistic constraints and conditions; The ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose.X
4Ability to develop, select and use modern techniques and tools necessary for the applications of the Department of Energy Systems Engineering; The ability to use information technologies effectively.X
5Ability to design experiments, conduct experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret results for examining problems related to Energy Systems Engineering.X
6Ability to work individually and in teams in the field of Energy Systems Engineering.X
7Effective communication and reporting skills in Turkish verbal and written, at least one foreign language knowledge.X
8Awareness of the necessity of life-long learning; Access to knowledge, ability to follow developments in science and technology, and constant self-renewal.X
9Professional and ethical responsibility.X
10Information on project management and practices in business life such as risk management and change management; Awareness of entrepreneurship, innovation and sustainable development.X
11Information on the effects of the applications of the Department of Energy Systems Engineering on health, energy, environment and safety in the universal and social dimensions and the problems of the age; Awareness of the legal consequences of Energy Systems Engineering solutions.X
 -- NAME OF LECTURER(S)
   (Department of Energy Systems Engineering)
 -- WEB SITE(S) OF LECTURER(S)
   (http://tf-esm.gazi.edu.tr/)
 -- EMAIL(S) OF LECTURER(S)
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