ENERGY SYSTEMS-I

Course Description

The aim of this course is to provide a comprehensive picture of the conventional and renewable energy systems. This course provides an introduction to engineering principles and designs for the key sustainable/renewable and conventional energy technologies. This course is structured to familiarize students with the wide range of information on sustainable energy technologies and environmental impact of energy systems. This course starts with the conventional energy resources such as coal, natural gas, petroleum and nuclear energy and is followed by mainstream renewable energy sources such as wind and solar energy. The current status of the sources systems as well as the outlook to the near future with scientific projections take significant part in the course.

ENERGY SYSTEMS-I

Evaluation Tools (Active Term)

Course outcomes

1. 01 Explain the origins and the distribution of both the conventional and renewable energy sources.
2. 02 Describe how secondary energy sources are generated by the primary energy sources briefly.
3. 03 Describe the current worldwide energy usage and projections made for the future.
4. 04 Discuss each of the main renewable and conventional energy sources.
5. 05 Explain the impact of the energy systems on the environment.
6. 06 Discuss technical literature on sustainable energy systems.

Course Syllabus

Reference Books & Course Materials

1. 01 Trevor A. Letcher, Future Energy: Improved Sustainable and Clean Options for Our Planet, Elsevier, 2008.
2. 02 Bent Sorensen, Renewable Energy 4th, Elsevier, 2011.
3. 03 Bent Sorensen and Paul Breeze, Renewable Energy Focus Handbook, Elsevier, 2009.
4. 04 Davis W. Edwards, Energy Trading & Investing, McGraw-Hill, 2010.

Learning Outcomes

1. L01 Explain the origins and the distribution of both the conventional and renewable energy sources. SOLO 3
2. L02 Describe how secondary energy sources are generated by the primary energy sources briefly. SOLO 3
3. L03 Describe the current worlwide energy usage and projections made for the future. SOLO 3
4. L04 Discuss each of the main renewable and conventional energy sources. SOLO 5
5. L05 Explain the impact of the energy systems on the environment. SOLO 3
6. L06 Discuss technical literature on sustainable energy systems. SOLO 5

Program Outcomes

1. P01 Should have sufficient knowledge in mathematics, science, and subjects specific to the relevant engineering discipline.
2. P02 Should have the ability to use theoretical and applied knowledge in mathematics, science, and related engineering disciplines in complex engineering problems.
3. P03 Should have the ability to detect, define, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems.
4. P04 Should have the ability to select and apply appropriate analysis and modeling methods to solve complex engineering problems.
5. P05 Should have the ability to design a complex system, process, device, or product to meet specific requirements under realistic constraints and conditions.
6. P06 Should have the ability to apply modern design methods.
7. P07 Should have the ability to develop, select, and use modern techniques and tools necessary for the analysis and solution of complex problems encountered in engineering applications.
8. P08 Should have the ability to use information technologies effectively.
9. P09 Should have the ability to design experiments, for the study of complex problems or discipline-specific research topics.
10. P10 Should have the ability to conduct experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret results for the study of complex problems or discipline-specific research topics.
11. P11 Should have the ability to work in intradisciplinary teams.
12. P12 Should have the ability to work in interdisciplinary teams.
13. P13 Should have the skills to work individually.
14. P14 Should have the ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
15. P15 Should have the knowledge of at least one foreign language.
16. P16 Should be able to write effective reports, understand written reports, and prepare design and production reports.
17. P17 Should have the ability to make effective presentations.
18. P18 Should have the ability to give and have clear and understandable instructions.
19. P19 Should gain consciousness (awareness) about the necessity of lifelong learning.
20. P20 Should have the ability to access information.
21. P21 Should have the ability to follow developments in science and technology and constantly renew himself/herself.
22. P22 Should gain the awareness of professional and ethical responsibility and should act in accordance with ethical principles.
23. P23 Should gain knowledge about the standards used in engineering applications.
24. P24 Should gain knowledge about project management, risk management, and change management practices in business life.
25. P25 Should gain awareness about entrepreneurship, and innovation.
26. P26 Should gain knowledge about development in sustainability.
27. P27 Should gain knowledge about the effects of engineering practices on health, environment, and security at universal and social dimensions and the problems of the age reflected in the field of engineering.
28. P28 Awareness should be gained about the legal consequences of engineering solutions.

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