ESE1001 – Introduction to Energy Systems Engineering
The basic concepts in engineering, definition of a system, basic scientific units, the concept of
energy, transformation of energy via a block diagram approach, conventional sources of energy,
alternative sources of energy, renewable energy, role of the energy systems engineers in today's
world and in the future
ESE2003 – Fundamentals of Thermodynamics
Basic concepts and definitions. Properties of a pure substance. Equations of state. Work and heat.
First law of thermodynamics. Internal energy and enthalpy. Second law of thermodynamics. Carnot
cycle. Entropy.
ESE2008 – Heat and Mass Transfer
Basic concepts such as rate, flux, temperature, concentration; definition of conduction, convection
and radiation; steady-state conduction in different geometries; conduction with thermal energy
generation; forced convection in different geometries; calculation of heat and mass transfer
coefficients; heat exchangers; basic principles of radiation; basic principles of diffusion
ESE2404 – Modeling and Analysis of Dynamic Systems
Purpose and Motivation, application to engineering; Idea of System model, Standard Forms; InputOutput Models, Transfer Functions, State Variable Models, Block Diagrams; Basic Concepts,
Translational, Rotational systems. Free-body Diagrams, Newton’s Laws; Basic Concepts, Nodal
and Loop equations. Introduction to operational amplifiers; Resistive coupling, magnetic coupling,
interconnection laws; Thermal Capacitance, Thermal Resistance, analogy with electrical systems;
Basic Concepts, fluid capacitance, resistance to flow, pump equations; Equilibrium point(s),
Taylor’s series expansion; Concept of Open-Loop and Closed-Loop systems, Block Diagram
representation; 1st order, 2nd order and higher order response, basic control actions. P-control, PD
and PID
ESE3002 – Fuels and Combustion
Types of fuels, physical and chemical properties of fuels; chemical calculations regarding
combustion processes; types of flames; flame length; combustion systems; combustion chamber
design; environmental effects of combustion reactions; waste heat recovery; combustion processes
in power plants
ESE3008 – Energy Utility and Management
Cost effective management of energy resources, reducing energy consumption and increasing
energy efficiency. Modeling energy demand and supply, energy efficiency and conservation
potential and reducing environmental effects of energy. Kyoto and similar mechanisms for
emissions control
ESE3101 – Alternative and Renewable Energy Systems I
Differences between conventional and renewable energy technologies; solar energy; photovoltaic
solar cells; active and passive solar heating systems; wind energy; design fundamentals of wind
turbines; economic analysis of wind energy; geothermal energy; tidal energy; wave energy
ESE3102 – Alternative and Renewable Energy Systems II
Hydrogen production, hydrogen storage methods, energy production via biomass, basics of
electrochemistry, Nernst equation, fuel cells
ESE3402 – Power System Fundamentals
Introduction, Definition of Power Terms, Three Phase Circuits, Transformers, Three-Phase
Transformers, Synchronous Machines, Transmission Line Modelling, Power Flow Analysis, and
Fault Analysis
ESE3995 – Summer Training I
Minimum four weeks (20 working days) of practical work in an organization with a sizable energy
operation. Special attention should be given to most but not necessarily all of the following
subjects: production, operation, maintenance, management and safety. A formal report as described
in the Summer Practice Guide is to be submitted.
ESE4002 – Hydrogen Energy
Evaluation of energy technologies and their implementation within developing countries, develops
an energy strategy, hydrogen research has included design, optimization, and simulation of standalone renewable hydrogen energy systems
ESE4003 – Nuclear Energy
Radioactive decay, nuclear reactions, binding energy, neutron intereactions, fission, nuclear
reactors, neutron fission and moderation. Fick's law, nuclear reactor theory, neutron diffusion and
moderation, thermal reactors, reflected reactors
ESE4005 – Fuel Cell Technology
Types of fuel cells, their advantages, connecting cells in series, efficiency and fuel cell voltage, the
effect of pressure and gas concentration, proton exchange membrane fuel cells, alkaline electrolyte
fuel cells, applications of fuel cells
ESE4007 – Solar Energy
This course is designed for undergraduate students from engineering disciplines and is intended to
educate students in the design and applications of solar energy technology. It will focus on
fundamentals of solar energy conversion, solar cells, optical engineering, photoelectrochemical
cells, thermoelectric generators, and energy storage and distribution systems. The course covers
solar energy insulation and global energy needs, current trends in photovoltaic energy engineering,
solar cell material science, design and installation of solar panels for residential and industrial
applications and connections to the national grid and cost analysis of the overall system. In addition,
basic manufacturing processes for the production of solar panels, environmental impacts, and the
related system engineering aspects will be included to provide a comprehensive state-of-the art
approach to solar energy utilization.
ESE4008 – Wind Energy
Engineering aspects of wind power systems including mechanical design, support structure design,
aerodynamic analysis, system concepts and analysis, economics and cost analysis, conversion to
electric and other forms of energy
ESE4011 – Energy Economics
Understanding of energy economics through an exposure to the practical analytical skills of energy
economics as well as to planning approaches that take into account the cost of environmental
impacts. Interrelationships between energy, economics and the environment, as well as some
important issues in energy policy.
ESE4101 – Sustainable Energy
Wide aspects of energy use from the viewpoints of sustainability, resource availability, technical
performance, environmental effects, and economics. The course shows the tools to make “informed
energy choices” and review the technology, environmental impacts and economics of main energy
sources like nuclear, solar, wind, geothermal energies and hydropower. Covers the relationships
between the development of technology, energy resources, and energy technologies available today
ESE4102 – Energy Efficiency in Buildings
Building envelope, space conditioning, calculation of heat losses through external surfaces,
insulation, HVAC systems, central heating systems, lighting, water and fuel consumption in
buildings, contribution of electrical appliances to energy consumption in buildings, related national
and international standards and regulations
ESE4301 – International Energy Market Dynamics
Historical perspectives on the evolution of oil, gas and coal markets, global energy dynamics,
Turkey's position in the energy markets
ESE4402 – Power Plant Engineering
Fundamentals of Power Plants, Energy Resources and Utilization, Variable Load, Steam Power
Plants, Fuels used in Steam Power Plants, Diesel Power Plants, Gas Turbine Power Plants, HydroElectric Power Plants, Nuclear Power Plants, Solar Power and Wind Power
ESE4420 – Power Transmission and Distribution
Introduction to electrical power system, Electrical power distribution, Distribution transformers,
Distribution equipments, Distribution Substations, Transmission System, Transmission Line
Parameters.
ESE4422 – High Voltage Techniques
This course covers field analysis: experimental methods and applications. Electrical breakdown in
gases, electrical breakdown of liquids, electrical breakdown of solid, insulation oils and solid
dielectrics. Generation and measurement of high AC, DC, and impulse voltages and impulse
currents: AC to DC conversion and electrostatic generators. Operation, design and construction of
impulse generators.
ESE4995 – Summer Training II
Minimum four weeks (20 working days) of practical work in an organization with a sizable energy
operation. Special attention should be given to most but not necessarily all of the following
subjects: production, operation, maintenance, management and safety. A formal report as described
in the Summer Practice Guide is to be submitted.
ESE4997 – Capstone Project I
Project topic selection, project proposal form preparation, work plan and outline preparation,
literature survey, report writing
ESE4998 – Capstone Project II
Development and implementation of the method, obtaining the results, analyzing the results in
terms of accuracy and precision, report writing, presentation preparation