The scope of this course includes fundamentals of energy systems, which are the subject of political and scientific interest in recent years. Students will learn the fundamental principles that are used in the analysis of energy systems. Specifically selected topics from thermodynamics, fluid mechanics and heat transfer will be subjects of this course. Particular topics include but not limited or exclusive to: conservation of mass, momentum and energy, control volumes and control surfaces, the second law of thermodynamıcs, entropy, heat engines, internal and external flows, conduction, convection and radiation heat transfer.
Introduction to Energy Systems (ENS 207)
2025 Fall
Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences
Engineering Sciences(ENS)
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Morteza Ghorbani mghorbani@sabanciuniv.edu,
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English
Undergraduate
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Formal lecture,Interactive lecture,Recitation
Interactive,Communicative,Discussion based learning,Task based learning
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| Programs\Type | Required | Core Elective | Area Elective |
| Electronics Engineering | * | ||
| Electronics Engineering | * | ||
| Energy Minor | * | ||
| Entrepreneurship Minor | * | ||
| Industrial Engineering | * | ||
| Industrial Engineering (Previous Name: Manufacturing Systems Engineering) | * | ||
| Materials Science and Nano Engineering | * | ||
| Materials Science and Nano Engineering (Previous Name: Materials Science and Engineering) | * | ||
| Mechatronics Engineering | * | ||
| Mechatronics Engineering | * | ||
| Microelectronics | * | ||
| Telecommunications | * |
CONTENT
OBJECTIVE
The main objective of this course is to teach students to use basic laws, rules and principles used in the analysis of energy conversion systems, such as heat engines, wind turbines, solar collectors and nuclear reactors, and to obtain the energy conversion efficiency for various cycles. Students must be able to derive simple mathematical formulas from the conservation laws and use in the analysis of energy conversion systems, obtain pumping power and flow rates in flow systems, determine temperatures and heat transfer rates in thermal systems with conduction and convection processes. From a general point of view, the course aims to teach students to relate fundamental laws and mathematical expressions that correspond to these laws in the analysis of energy conversion systems and components.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
- Understand and demonstrate key concepts of thermodynamic equilibrium, properties, states, processes and cycles, and use these concepts to derive thermodynamic relationships in p-v-T space for gases;
- Understand and demonstrate key concepts of system, control volume and the control surface, and use these concepts to calculate mass flow rates, energy transfer rates;
- Understand and demonstrate irreversible and reversible processes and macroscopic definition of entropy and calculate work output and efficiency of thermodynamic processes, cycles and heat engines;
- Understand and demonstrate the first law principles and enthalpy to calculate temperatures, energy transfer rates, and efficiencies;
- Learn to simplify realistic thermophysical systems by applying appropriate assumptions
- Apply the first law of thermodynamics to the solution of open and closed analysis of processes and cycles;
- Apply the second law of thermodynamics to obtain efficiency limits of heat engines.
- Apply laws of thermodynamics and use properties of phase changing liquids to obtain power output and thermal efficiency of components in steam power plants and refrigeration systems
- Apply laws of thermodynamics and use properties of gasses to obtain power output and thermal efficiency of components of gas power systems
- Identify reasonable assumptions and provide simple solutions to complex engineering problems.
- Work with others on solution strategies but solve the actual problem on their own thorough homework assignments.
- Convert and use energy and power units for simple calculations to make estimates related to energy security, power generation and everyday use of energy.
- Understand and demonstrate key concepts of heat transfer and heat transfer modes.
- Identify the components of steam power generation systems, gas power systems, refrigeration and heat pump systems and be able to describe their working principles.
PROGRAMME OUTCOMES
1. Understand the world, their country, their society, as well as themselves and have awareness of ethical problems, social rights, values and responsibility to the self and to others. 2
2. Understand different disciplines from natural and social sciences to mathematics and art, and develop interdisciplinary approaches in thinking and practice. 5
3. Think critically, follow innovations and developments in science and technology, demonstrate personal and organizational entrepreneurship and engage in life-long learning in various subjects; have the ability to continue to educate him/herself. 3
4. Communicate effectively in Turkish and English by oral, written, graphical and technological means. 3
5. Take individual and team responsibility, function effectively and respectively as an individual and a member or a leader of a team; and have the skills to work effectively in multi-disciplinary teams. 3
1. Possess sufficient knowledge of mathematics, science, fundamental engineering, computational methods and program-specific engineering topics; use theoretical and applied knowledge of these areas in complex engineering problems. 5
2. Identify, define, formulate and solve complex engineering problems while considering the UN Sustainable Development Goals; choose and apply suitable analysis, design, estimation/prediction and modeling methods for this purpose. 5
3. Develop, choose and use modern techniques and tools that are needed for analysis and solution of complex problems faced in engineering applications; use information technologies effectively. 2
4. Have the ability to design a complex system, process, instrument or a product under realistic constraints and conditions, with the goal of fulfilling creative current and future requirements. 1
5. Use research methods, including conducting literature reviews, designing experiments, performing experiments, collecting data, analyzing results, and interpreting results, to investigate complex engineering problems or discipline-specific research topics. 1
6. Possess knowledge of business practices such as project management, risk management, change management, and economic feasibility analysis; awareness on entrepreneurship and innovation. 1
7. Possess knowledge of impact of engineering solutions on society, health and safety, the economy, sustainability, and the environment within the framework of the UN Sustainable Development Goals; awareness on legal outcomes of engineering solutions; awareness of acting impartially and inclusively without any form of discrimination; act in accordance with ethical principles, possessing knowledge of professional and ethical responsibilities. 3
8. Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, on technical subjects, considering the diverse characteristics of the target audience (such as education, language, and profession). 1
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ASSESSMENT METHODS and CRITERIA
| Percentage (%) | |
| Final | 30 |
| Midterm | 50 |
| Quiz | 10 |
| Assignment | 10 |
RECOMENDED or REQUIRED READINGS
| Textbook |
Principles of Engineering Thermodynamics, M.J. Moran, H.N. Shapiro, D.D. Boetner, M.B. Bailey, 8th Edition, Wiley, 2014 |
| Readings |
Fundamentals of Thermal-Fluid Sciences, Y.A. Cengel, R.H. Turner, J. Fundamentals of Heat and Mass Transfer , T.L. Bergman, A.S. Levine, Sustainable Energy-without the hot air , David JC MacKay, 2009. |