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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 6

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 : Elective
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit -
Coordinator of the Course Unit Prof. ABDULSAMET HAŞILOĞLU
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
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
Explains the fundamental engineering concepts of computer science and relates them to the groundwork of computer science.

KNOWLEDGE

Factual

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Uses theoretical and practical knowledge coming from mathematics, probability, statistics and various other branches of life sciences, to find solutions to engineering problems.

SKILLS

Cognitive

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Determines the components and the underlying process of a system and designs an appropriate computational model under reasonable constraints.
2
Designs a computer-aided conceptual model with modern techniques.

SKILLS

Practical

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Determines, detects and analyzes the areas of computer science applications and develops appropriate solutions.
2
Identifies, models and solves computer engineering problems by applying appropriate analytical methods.
3
Determines and uses the necessary information technologies in an efficient way for engineering applications.

OCCUPATIONAL

Autonomy & Responsibility

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Possess the responsibility and ability to design and conduct experiments for engineering problems by collecting, analyzing and interpreting data.
2
Possess the ability to conduct effective individual study.
3
Takes responsibility as a team work and contributes in an effective way.

OCCUPATIONAL

Learning to Learn

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Monitors the developments in the field of information technologies by means of internet and related journals and possess the required knowledge for the management, control, development and security of information technologies.
2
Develops positive attitude towards lifelong learning.

OCCUPATIONAL

Communication & Social

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Communicates effectively by oral and/or written form and uses at least one foreign language.
2
Possess sufficient consciousness about the issues of project management, practical applications and also environmental protection, worker's health and security.

OCCUPATIONAL

Occupational and/or Vocational

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Possess professional and ethical responsibility and willingness to share it.
2
Possess sufficient consciousness about the universality of engineering solutions and applications and be well aware of the importance of innovation.

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