TÜRKÇE
ENGLISH
Information
| Unit | FACULTY OF ENGINEERING |
| AUTOMOTIVE ENGINEERING PR. | |
| Code | OMZ424 |
| Name | Alternative Energy Systems |
| Term | 2025-2026 Academic Year |
| Semester | 8. Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 3-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 4 ECTS |
| National Credit | 3 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Lisans Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Label | VK Vocational Knowledge Courses E Elective |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Prof. Dr. ALİ KESKİN |
| Course Instructor |
The current term course schedule has not been prepared yet. Previous term groups and teaching staff are shown.
|
Course Goal / Objective
The main objective is to teach students about alternative fuel vehicles, biofuels, biodiesel, natural gas and LPG vehicles and engine construction, use of alternative energy sources, types of renewable energy (solar, wind, geothermal, wave, biomass, hydrogen, hydraulic etc.), economic status, use by countries, comparison of energy types and their applications.
Course Content
Introduction to biofuels, Biofuel raw materials, Biological varieties, Biofuel safety, Economic and environmental effects, Review of fossil-based fuels, Current methods of producing biofuels from waste, Thermochemical methods for biological and biofuel production, Biodiesel and other fuels as biofuels, Biofuel production in the world and Türkiye, Properties of oil and natural gas, Properties of compressed natural gas, Concept of non-renewable and renewable energy resources, efficiency and economy, Global warming, Climate change, Fossil fuels, Nuclear energy, Wind energy, Hydroelectric energy, Tidal and wave energies, Hydrogen energy and solar energy applications, Fuel cells and basic properties, Definition and purpose of facility planning, Facility location selection, factors affecting the location selection decision, Establishment location determination methods, Basic steps in facility layout
Course Precondition
There are no prerequisites for the course.
Resources
Acaroğlu M., Alternative Energy Sources, 4th Edition, 2023.
Notes
Ram B. Gupta,HYDROGEN FUEL Production, Transport, and Storage,1st edition,2008.
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Acquire basic information about renewable energy types. |
| LO02 | Define the terms renewable and non-renewable energy. |
| LO03 | Describes the environmental and economic features of renewable energy sources. |
| LO04 | Discusses the advantages and disadvantages of renewable energy sources. |
| LO05 | Explains the Energy technologies used in transportation. |
| LO06 | Comments on the topic of teaching the creation of a twenty-first century energy system. |
| LO07 | Gains problem-solving skills in creating a twenty-first century energy system. |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Applies sufficient knowledge of mathematics, science, and discipline-specific topics in automotive engineering, utilizing theoretical and practical knowledge in solving complex engineering problems. | |
| PLO02 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Identifies, defines, and solves complex engineering problems in automotive engineering applications using scientific methods. | |
| PLO03 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Designs a complex system, process, device, or product in automotive engineering under realistic constraints and conditions to meet specific requirements and effectively applies modern design methods in this process. | |
| PLO04 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Uses information technologies to select and use modern techniques and tools necessary for the analysis and solution of complex problems encountered in automotive engineering applications. | |
| PLO05 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Designs and conducts experiments, collects data, analyzes, and interprets the results to examine complex engineering problems or discipline-specific research topics in the field of automotive engineering. | |
| PLO06 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Effectively takes responsibility individually and as a team member in intradisciplinary (automotive engineering) and multidisciplinary teams. | |
| PLO07 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Gains knowledge of the legislation related to automotive engineering and awareness of professional ethical responsibility. | |
| PLO08 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Being aware of the necessity of lifelong learning and constantly improving and renewing itself in the field of automotive engineering. | 3 |
| PLO09 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Gains the ability to communicate verbally and in writing in Turkish/English regarding the field of automotive engineering, write reports, prepare design and production reports, make effective presentations and use communication technologies. | 4 |
| PLO10 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Using project design and management knowledge, he/she attempts to develop and realize new ideas regarding automotive engineering applications. | |
| PLO11 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Have awareness of the effects of Automotive Engineering applications on health, environment and safety at universal and social dimensions, and the legal consequences of the problems and solutions of the age reflected in the field of automotive engineering. |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to Biofuels | The relevant topic should be read from lecture notes and reference sources. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 2 | Biofuel Raw Materials | The relevant topic should be read from lecture notes and reference sources. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 3 | Biodiversity, Biofuel Security | The relevant topic should be read from lecture notes and reference sources. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 4 | Economic and Environmental Impacts | The relevant topic should be read from lecture notes and reference sources. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 5 | Review of Fossil-Based Fuels | The relevant topic should be read from lecture notes and reference sources. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 6 | Current Methods of Biofuel Production from Waste | The relevant topic should be read from lecture notes and reference sources. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 7 | Thermochemical Methods for Biological and Biofuel Production | The relevant topic should be read from lecture notes and reference sources. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | The relevant topic should be read from lecture notes and reference sources. | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 9 | Biodiesel and Other Fuels as Biofuels | The relevant topic should be read from lecture notes and reference sources. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 10 | Biofuel Production in the World and Türkiye | The relevant topic should be read from lecture notes and reference sources. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 11 | Oil and Natural Gas Properties | The relevant topic should be read from lecture notes and reference sources. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 12 | Compressed Natural Gas Properties | The relevant topic should be read from lecture notes and reference sources. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 13 | Concept of Renewable and Non-Renewable Energy Resources | The relevant topic should be read from lecture notes and reference sources. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 14 | Global warming | The relevant topic should be read from lecture notes and reference sources. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 15 | Fossil Fuels | The relevant topic should be read from lecture notes and reference sources. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 16 | Term Exams | The relevant topic should be read from lecture notes and reference sources. | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 17 | Term Exams | The relevant topic should be read from lecture notes and reference sources. | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
Student Workload - ECTS
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Related Works | |||
| Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 7 | 7 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 18 | 18 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 109 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 4,36 | ||
| ECTS | 4 ECTS | ||