Description of Individual Course Units
Course Unit CodeCourse Unit TitleType of Course UnitYear of StudySemesterNumber of ECTS Credits
İNM-23-142HYDRO-ENERGY PRODUCTION SYSTEMSElective126
Level of Course Unit
Second Cycle
Objectives of the Course
To gain knowledge about water source power generation facilities and to gain design skills for related hydraulic structures
Name of Lecturer(s)
Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Züleyha REÇBER
Learning Outcomes
1Gaining general information about water-based energy types,
2To learn the advantages and disadvantages of water-based energy production,
3To learn the calculation principles and application forms of hydraulic energy,
4To learn about hydraulic energy systems and designs,
5To learn the calculation principles and design methods of wave, current and tidal energy,
6To learn about the environmental and economic conditions of water-based energy production
Mode of Delivery
Daytime Class
Prerequisites and co-requisities
Recommended Optional Programme Components
Course Contents
Overview of water-based energy production, advantages and disadvantages of water-based energy production, water-based energy types, hydraulic energy and its applications, types of power plants and turbines, geothermal energy and application areas, wave energy, current energy, tidal energy, ocean energy systems, environmental and economic considerations
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
WeekTheoreticalPracticeLaboratory
1Overview of water-based energy production,
2Advantages and disadvantages of water-based energy generation
3Types of water-based energy
4Hydraulic energy
5Hydraulic energy usage and application areas
6Power plant and turbine types
7Geothermal energy
8Midterm
9Usage and application areas of geothermal energy
10Wave energy
11Current energy
12Tidal energy
13Ocean thermal power generation plants
14Environmental and economic considerations
15Environmental and economic considerations
16Final Exam
Recommended or Required Reading
Zekai Şen, Clean Energy and Its Resources, Water Foundation Publications İsmet Akova, Renewable Energy Resources, Nobel Publications Godfrey Boyle, Renewable Energy Power for a Sustainable Future, Oxford University Press Hüseyin Öztürk, Renewable Energy Resources and Use, Teknik Publications Mehmet Berkun, Water Structures, Birsen Publications
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Term (or Year) Learning ActivitiesQuantityWeight
Midterm Examination115
Discussion15
Brain Storming120
Writing Paper110
Self Study120
Individual Study for Mid term Examination130
SUM100
End Of Term (or Year) Learning ActivitiesQuantityWeight
Final Examination150
Individual Study for Final Examination150
SUM100
Term (or Year) Learning Activities40
End Of Term (or Year) Learning Activities60
SUM100
Language of Instruction
Work Placement(s)
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesNumberTime (hours)Total Work Load (hours)
Midterm Examination111
Final Examination122
Attending Lectures14342
Practice5315
Discussion7214
Brain Storming7214
Criticising Paper7321
Self Study10220
Individual Study for Mid term Examination11616
Individual Study for Final Examination12020
Homework7214
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)179
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
LO1
LO2
LO3
LO4
LO5
LO6
* Contribution Level : 1 Very low 2 Low 3 Medium 4 High 5 Very High
 
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