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MAKL7442WIND ENERGY3+0+0ECTS:7.5
Year / SemesterSpring Semester
Level of CourseThird Cycle
Status Elective
DepartmentDEPARTMENT of MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
Prerequisites and co-requisitesNone
Mode of Delivery
Contact Hours14 weeks - 3 hours of lectures per week
LecturerProf. Dr. Yücel ÖZMEN
Co-LecturerNone
Language of instructionTurkish
Professional practise ( internship ) None
 
The aim of the course:
To teach theoretical knowledge and practical application ability for wind energy.
 
Programme OutcomesCTPOTOA
Upon successful completion of the course, the students will be able to :
PO - 1 : define the wind energy1,2,3,41,3,6
PO - 2 : learn the wind measuring instrumentation1,2,3,41,3,6
PO - 3 : know the theory of wind turbine and the types of wind turbines1,2,3,41,3,6
PO - 4 : do the economic and environmental analysis of wind power plants1,2,3,41,3,6
CTPO : Contribution to programme outcomes, TOA :Type of assessment (1: written exam, 2: Oral exam, 3: Homework assignment, 4: Laboratory exercise/exam, 5: Seminar / presentation, 6: Term paper), PO : Learning Outcome

 
Contents of the Course
Theoretical Study of Wind Energy. Measuring Instrumentation. Theory of Wind Turbine. Types of Wind Turbines. Design of Wind Turbines. Wind Farms. Wind Energy for Electricity Generation. Economic and Environmental Analysis of Wind Power Plants.
 
Course Syllabus
 WeekSubjectRelated Notes / Files
 Week 1Theoretical study of wind energy
 Week 2Theoretical study of wind energy
 Week 3Measuring instrumentation
 Week 4Measuring instrumentation
 Week 5Theory of wind turbine
 Week 6Theory of wind turbine
 Week 7Types of wind turbines
 Week 8Design of wind turbines
 Week 9Mid term exam
 Week 10Wind farms
 Week 11Wind farms
 Week 12Wind energy for electricity generation
 Week 13Wind energy for electricity generation
 Week 14Economic and environmental analysis of wind power plants
 Week 15Economic and environmental analysis of wind power plants
 Week 16Final exam
 
Textbook / Material
1Mathew, S. 2006; Wind Energy, Fundamentalsi Resource Analysis and Economics, Springer.
 
Recommended Reading
1Manwell, J.F., McGowan, J.G., Rogers, A.L. 2002; Wind Energy Explained, Theory, Design and Application, Wiley.
 
Method of Assessment
Type of assessmentWeek NoDate

Duration (hours)Weight (%)
Mid-term exam 9 14/04/2025 2 30
In-term studies (second mid-term exam) 11 28/04/2025 2 20
End-of-term exam 16 16/06/2025 2 50
 
Student Work Load and its Distribution
Type of workDuration (hours pw)

No of weeks / Number of activity

Hours in total per term
Yüz yüze eğitim 3 14 42
Sınıf dışı çalışma 8 14 112
Arasınav için hazırlık 20 2 40
Arasınav 2 1 2
Dönem sonu sınavı için hazırlık 27 1 27
Dönem sonu sınavı 2 1 2
Total work load225