ATILIM UNIVERSITY
FACULTY OF ENGINEERING
DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY SYSTEMS ENGINEERING
COURSE DESCRIPTION AND PRACTICE
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Course Name
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Code
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Term
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L+P Hour
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Credits
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ECTS
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Geothermal Energy
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ENE 314
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6
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2+2
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3
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5.0
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Pre-requisite Courses
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Consent of the lecturer
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Language of the Course
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English
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Course Type
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Technical Elective
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Course Coordinator
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Instructors
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Assistants
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Course Objective
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To demonstrate the basic concepts of geothermal energy
To show the discovery and exploration of geothermal energy resources
Teach how to use geothermal energy beneficial
Teach the applications of geothermal energy
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Learning Outcomes of the Course
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Knowledge about geothermal energy
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Learn geothermal energy conversion systems
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Learn the geothermal energy resources and exploration techniques
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Content of the Course
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The course is a technical elective course for energy engineering degree. The course covers thermal structure of the earth, heat transfer, geothermal systems and resources, exploration techniques, thermal energy of the oceans.
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WEEKLY SCHEDULE AND PRE-STUDY PAGES
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Week
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Topics
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Pre-study Pages
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1
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Geology of Geothermal Regions
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Chapter 1
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2
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Exploration Strategies and Techniques
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Chapter 2
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3
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Geothermal Well Drilling
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Chapter 3
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4
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Reservoir Engineering
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Chapter 4
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5
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Single-Flash Steam Power Plants
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Chapter 5
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6
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Single-Flash Steam Power Plants
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Chapter 5
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7
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Double-Flash Steam Power Plants
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Chapter 6
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8
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Double-Flash Steam Power Plants
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Chapter 6
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9
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Dry Steam Power Plants
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Chapter 7
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10
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Binary Cycle Power Plants
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Chapter 8
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11
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Binary Cycle Power Plants
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Chapter 8
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12
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Advanced Geothermal Energy Conversion Systems
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Chapter 9
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13
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Exergy Analysis Applied to Geothermal Power Systems
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Chapter 10
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14
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Geothermal Power Plant Case Studies
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Chapter 11-12
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SOURCES
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Course Book
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Geothermal Power Plants, Ronald DiPippo, 2nd Edition, Elsevier, 2008
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Other sources
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Geothermal Energy – An Alternative Resource for the 21st Century, H. Gupta and S. Roy, 1st Edition, Elsevier, 2007
Solar and Geothermal Energy, John Tabak, Facts On File, 2009
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EVALUATION SYSTEM
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IN-TERM STUDIES
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Quantity
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Percentage
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Mid-terms
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2
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60
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Presentation
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-
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-
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Assignment and Laboratory Reports
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10
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40
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TOTAL
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12
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100
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CONTRIBUTION OF IN-TERM STUDIES TO OVERALL GRADE
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12
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60
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CONTRIBUTION OF FINAL EXAMINATION TO OVERALL GRADE
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1
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40
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TOTAL
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100
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Course Category
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Mathematics and Basic Science
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% 20
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Engineering
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% 20
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Expertise/Field Course
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% 40
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Engineering Design
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% 20
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Social Science
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CORRELATION BETWEEN COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES AND PROGRAM COMPETENCIES
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No
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Program Competencies
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Percentage
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1
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2
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3
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4
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5
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1
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An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering.
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X
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2
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An ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyse and interpret data.
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3
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An ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs.
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4
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An ability to function on multi-disciplinary teams.
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5
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An ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems.
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X
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6
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An understanding of professional and ethical responsibility.
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X
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7
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An ability to communicate effectively.
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8
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The broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global and societal context.
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X
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9
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Recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning.
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X
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10
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Knowledge of contemporary issues.
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X
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11
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An ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice.
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X
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12
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Skills in project management and recognition of international standards and methodologies
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TABLE OF ECTS / WORKLOAD
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Activities
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QUANTITY
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Duration
(Hour)
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Total
Workload
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Course Duration (Including the exam week: 16x Total course hours)
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16
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4
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64
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Hours for off-the-classroom study (Pre-study, practice)
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14
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1
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14
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Assignments
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4
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3
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12
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Laboratories
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6
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2
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12
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Mid-terms
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2
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15
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30
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Final examination
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1
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20
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20
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Total Work Load
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152
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Total Work Load / 30
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5.06
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ECTS Credit of the Course
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5.0
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Prepared by Tamer Çalışır (14.04.2010)
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