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ELECTROMECHANICAL ENERGY CONVERSION SYSTEMS PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code Name of the Course Unit Semester In-Class Hours (T+P) Credit ECTS Credit
MEK302 ELECTROMECHANICAL ENERGY CONVERSION SYSTEMS 6 4 3 4

GENERAL INFORMATION

Language of Instruction : Turkish
Level of the Course Unit : BACHELOR'S DEGREE, TYY: + 6.Level, EQF-LLL: 6.Level, QF-EHEA: First Cycle
Type of the Course : Compulsory
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit -
Coordinator of the Course Unit Prof. HAMDİ ALPER ÖZYİĞİT
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit Assist.Prof. HALİT YAHYA
Course Prerequisite No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS

Objectives of the Course Unit: To give information about conversion of electrical energy into mechanical energy and vice versa using electromagnetic fields, to explain different machines and generators, working principles, to build basis for more advanced studies in electrical machines and to introduce renewable energy resources.
Contents of the Course Unit: Principles of magnetic circuits, transformators, machines and generators, synchronous machines and generators, induction machines, special machines, renewable energy production.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)

Can explain the transformation of electrical energy into mechanical energy or vice versa using electromagnetic fields.
Explain the operation of DC motors and generators and analysis.
Explain the operation of transformers.
Know the operation of induction machines and generators.
Know the basic principles of renewable alternate current energy production.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY

Week Preparatory Topics(Subjects) Method
1 - Magnetic field, magnetic circuits, voltage/power induction -
2 - Basic transformator theory, equivalent circuit, open circuit and short circuit analysis, yield and phase analysis -
3 - Three phase transformators -
4 - Basics of electromechanical energy conversion, classification of machines -
5 - DC and AC machines concepts -
6 - Foundations of DC machine, voltage/torque induction, turn, winding, power loss and analysis -
7 - Start to DC motors, DC generators -
8 - MID-TERM EXAM -
9 - Fundamentals of AC machines, rotating magnetic field, magnetic tensile strength and distribution of flux -
10 - Induction of voltage/torque, power flow and losses -
11 - Multi phase synchronous generators, speed, equivalent circuit, phasor diagram, power and torque analysis, transient, the operation of synchronous motors -
12 - Induction motors, equivalent circuits, power, torque, velocity analysis, start to motor, induction generator -
13 - Special machines: Single phase induction motors, single phase synchronous motors, step motors, brushless DC motors -
14 - Wind power generator systems -
15 - Solar power generator systems -
16 - FINAL EXAM -
17 - FINAL EXAM -

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING

S. J. Chapman, Electric Machinery Fundamentals, 2005.
A. E. Fitzgerald, C. Kingsley, S. D. Umans, Electric Machinery, 2003.
B. S. Guru, H. R. Hiziroglu, Electric Machinery and Transformers, 2001.

ASSESSMENT

Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities Number of Activities Degree of Contribution (%) Description
Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5

CONTRIBUTION OF THE COURSE UNIT TO THE PROGRAMME LEARNING OUTCOMES

KNOWLEDGE

Theoretical

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Able to adopt math and science knowledge to the problems of Mechatronic Engineering.
5

KNOWLEDGE

Factual

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Can use the scientific methods to solve problems of Mechatronic Engineering.
5
2
Able to plan experiment, build hardware, collect data using modern devices and analyze data.
3

SKILLS

Cognitive

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Can define, scientize and solve the actual mechatronics problems.
3

SKILLS

Practical

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Use modern tools such as softwares in engineering design and analysis.
5

OCCUPATIONAL

Autonomy & Responsibility

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Prone to work in interdisciplinary teams and be a team leadership.
0

OCCUPATIONAL

Learning to Learn

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Able to find solutions that meet technical and economical expectations when designing a system with components.
3
2
Can approach with a global perspective to Mechatronics Engineering.
0
3
Able to keep up to date of self-awarness in the field.
3
4
Can follow academic and industrial developments related Mechatronics Engineering.
0

OCCUPATIONAL

Communication & Social

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Able to work in the field, interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary environments.
3
2
Have written and verbal communication skills in Turkish and English.
0

OCCUPATIONAL

Occupational and/or Vocational

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Have professional and ethical values and sensitive to these.
0
2
Sensitive to health and safety issues in Mechatronic Engineering.
0
3
Sensitive to social, environmental and economic factors in professional activities.
0

WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE UNIT

Workload for Learning & Teaching Activities

Type of the Learning Activites Learning Activities (# of week) Duration (hours, h) Workload (h)
Lecture & In-Class Activities 14 2 28
Preliminary & Further Study 0 0 0
Land Surveying 0 0 0
Group Work 0 0 0
Laboratory 7 2 14
Reading 0 0 0
Assignment (Homework) 2 2 4
Project Work 1 10 10
Seminar 0 0 0
Internship 0 0 0
Technical Visit 0 0 0
Web Based Learning 0 0 0
Implementation/Application/Practice 0 0 0
Practice at a workplace 0 0 0
Occupational Activity 0 0 0
Social Activity 0 0 0
Thesis Work 0 0 0
Field Study 0 0 0
Report Writing 0 0 0
Final Exam 1 1 1
Preparation for the Final Exam 1 25 25
Mid-Term Exam 1 1 1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam 1 15 15
Short Exam 3 3 9
Preparation for the Short Exam 0 0 0
TOTAL 31 0 107
Total Workload of the Course Unit 107
Workload (h) / 25.5 4,2
ECTS Credits allocated for the Course Unit 4,0