Undergraduate

Credit Structure: (3+0) 3

Description :

Introduction to renewable energies. Principles of renewable energies. Basic laws of heat transfer and fluid mechanics. Uses of  renewable energies: solar, wind, geothermal, bio, tidal, wave, etc. Storage of energy and its distribution.

Course Objectives :

The  aim of this course is to analyse the full range of  renewable energy resources. Subjects will include power from wind, water, biomass, sun and other sources. The principles of renewable energy will be understood and applied.  The concept of efficiency in terms of minimizing losses and maximising economic and social benefits will also be emphasised.

Prerequisites :

None

Textbook :

None

References :

John Twidell and Tony Weir  “Renewable Energy Resources “  E & FN  SPON ,1996.

Syllabus :

1.      Principles of  renewable energy (1 week)

2.      Essentials of fluid mechanics and heat transfer (1 week)

3.      Uses of solar heat (2 weeks)

4.      Wind energy(2 weeks)

5.      Biofuels(1 weeks)

6.      Wave energy(1 weeks)

7.      Tidal energy(1 weeks)

8.      Geothermal energy (2 weeks)

9.      Energy storage and distribution (1 week)

Homeworks, Exams, Projects:

None

Computer Usage:

None

Laboratory Work:

None

Coordinator:

Prof. Dr. Barış Özerdem  

Faculty of Engineering, İzmir Institute of Technology, Urla 35430 IZMIR TURKEY

phone +90-232-750-7800   fax +90-232-750-7890