| Course Unit Code | Course Unit Title | Type of Course Unit | Year of Study | Semester | Number of ECTS Credits | | AEK210B | Biomass Power Generation and Fuel Cells | Compulsory | 2 | 4 | 3 |
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| Level of Course Unit |
| Short Cycle |
| Objectives of the Course |
| The aim of this course; To provide information about the formation of biomass, biofuels, the energy potential of these fuels and the use of biomass in the field of renewable energy, to provide information about Fuel Cells and the working principle and application areas of fuel cells.
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| Name of Lecturer(s) |
| Prof. Dr. Mehmet ÇINAR |
| Learning Outcomes |
| 1 | Learns the formation of biomass and its evaluation from the energy point of view.
" | | 2 | Learns the methods and techniques of using biomass for energy purposes. | | 3 | Learns methods and techniques of obtaining biogas from wastes | | 4 | Learns the working principles of fuel cells | | 5 | Learns the application areas of fuel cells | | 6 | Learns load control in fuel cells |
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| Mode of Delivery |
| Normal Education |
| Prerequisites and co-requisities |
| None |
| Recommended Optional Programme Components |
| None |
| Course Contents |
| Formation of Biomass and Evaluation from an Energy Perspective
Biomass Resources, Energy Crops and Forests in the World and Turkey
Energy Use Methods and Techniques of Biomass
Methods and Techniques of Obtaining Biogas from Waste
Working principle of fuel cells
Application areas of fuel cells
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| Weekly Detailed Course Contents |
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| 1 | The formation of biomass and its evaluation from an energy point of view | | | | 2 | Biomass resources, energy crops and forests | | | | 3 | Biomass resources, energy crops and forests | | | | 4 | Methods and techniques of using biomass for energy purposes | | | | 5 | Methods and techniques of using biomass for energy purposes | | | | 6 | Methods and Techniques of Obtaining Biogas from Waste | | | | 7 | Methods and Techniques of Obtaining Biogas from Waste | | | | 8 | Midterm Exam | | | | 9 | Structure of Fuel Cell | | | | 10 | Structure of Fuel Cell | | | | 11 | Historical Development of Fuel Cells | | | | 12 | Fuel Cell Types | | | | 13 | Current and Voltage Properties of Fuel Cells | | | | 14 | Power and Efficiency in a Fuel Cell | | | | 15 | Power Control Units for Fuel Cells | | | | 16 | Final Exam | | |
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| Recommended or Required Reading |
| 1-Handbook of Biogas Utilization. C. Ross and J. Walsh. Southeast Regional Biomass Energy Program, Department of Energy, Muscle Shoals, AL. 1996.
2-Livestock Waste: A Renewable Resource. American Society of Agriculture Engineers, St. Joseph, MI. 1994.
Larminie, J., Dicks, A., Fuel Cell Systems Explained, Wiley, New York, 2000 |
| Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods |
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| Assessment Methods and Criteria | |
| Midterm Examination | 1 | 100 | | SUM | 100 | |
| Final Examination | 1 | 100 | | SUM | 100 | | Term (or Year) Learning Activities | 40 | | End Of Term (or Year) Learning Activities | 60 | | SUM | 100 |
| | Language of Instruction | | Turkish | | Work Placement(s) | | None |
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| Workload Calculation |
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| Midterm Examination | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Final Examination | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Attending Lectures | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Individual Study for Mid term Examination | 8 | 2 | 16 |
| Individual Study for Final Examination | 14 | 2 | 28 |
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| Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes |
| LO1 | 1 | 5 | 5 | | 5 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 2 | | LO2 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 2 | | LO3 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 2 | | LO4 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 2 | | LO5 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 2 | | LO6 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 2 |
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| * Contribution Level : 1 Very low 2 Low 3 Medium 4 High 5 Very High |
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