In this course, the fundamental concepts related to energy; such as different types of energy (such as mechanical, chemical, light, heat, electrical), power, conversion efficiency and thermodynamics will be introduced. Uses of energy in everyday life such as heating, lighting, transportation and appliances will be given in physical concepts from the very basic concepts of Science. The working mechanisms of fossil fuel and renewable energy technologies, as well as of energy storage will be processed taking into account their physical theories. Basic physical connections that put limits on technology will be discussed and new developments that will overcome these limits will be explained. Physics, chemistry of main energy technologies and their relation with engineering design will be given at the most basic level. In addition, advanced topics ranging from nano-technological developments, solid state materials, fuel cells, wind, solar, photovoltaics, batteries, supercapacitors as well as the principles of manufacturing quantum computers will be discussed.
Fundamentals of Energy Science (ETM 524)
CONTENT
PROGRAMME OUTCOMES
1. Develop the ability to use critical, analytical, and reflective thinking and reasoning 5
2. Reflect on social and ethical responsibilities in his/her professional life. 4
3. Gain experience and confidence in the dissemination of project/research outputs 4
4. Work responsibly and creatively as an individual or as a member or leader of a team and in multidisciplinary environments. 5
5. Communicate effectively by oral, written, graphical and technological means and have competency in English. 5
6. Independently reach and acquire information, and develop appreciation of the need for continuously learning and updating. 5
1. Design and model engineering systems and processes and solve engineering problems with an innovative approach. 5
2. Establish experimental setups, conduct experiments and/or simulations. 5
3. Analytically acquire and interpret data. 4
1. Demonstrate substantive knowledge of how energy relates to social, political, and economic aspects of contemporary life on a national, regional or global basis. 2
2. Discuss the relative advantages and disadvantages of using traditional fossil fuels (oil, natural gas, coal), renewable energy sources (hydro, solar, wind, biomass) and nuclear energy. 5
3. Explain the fundamentals of renewable energy and fossil fuel technologies. 5
4. Explain the dynamics of energy and electricity supply chains and the related markets. 2
5. Discuss the social and environmental effects of energy policies and technologies. 3
6. Develop fundamental energy financing models. 1
7. Gain experience with energy project management and energy strategy development. 1
8. Demonstrate knowledge on the fundamental Turkish energy regulations. 1
9. Demonstrate ability to access current and reliable information sources on energy. 2