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Week
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Topics
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Study Metarials
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1
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Introduction to photovoltaic (PV) systems. Historical development of PV systems.
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R1-Chapter 1
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2
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Solar energypotential for PV, irradiance, solar radiation and spectrum of sun, geometric and atmospheric effects on Sunlight.
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R1-Chapter 2
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3
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Photovoltaic effect, conversion of solar energy into electrical energy, behavior of solar cells.
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R1-Chapter 2
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4
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Solar cells, basic structure and characteristics.
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R1-Chapter 3
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5
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Electrical characteristics of the solar cell, mathematical model and equivalent circuit, modeling of solar cells including the effects of temperature, irradiation and series/shunt resistances on the open-circuit voltage and short-circuit current.
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R1-Chapter 3
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6
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Solar cell arrays, PV modules, PV generators, shadow effects and bypass diodes, hot spot problem in a PV module and safe operating area.
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R1-Chapter 4
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7
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Interfacing PV modulestoloads, direct connection of loads to PV modules, connection of PV modules to a battery and load together.
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R1-Chapter 5
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8
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Power conditioning and maximum power point tracking (MPPT) algorithms based on buck and boost-converter topologies.
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R2-Chapter 5
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9
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Maximum power point tracking (MPPT) algorithms.
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R2-Chapter 5
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10
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Energy storage alternatives for PV systems.
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R2-Chapter 6
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11
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Energy storage alternatives for PV systems. Storage batteries, lead-acid, nickel-cadmium, nickel-metal-hydride and lithiumtypebatteries. Small storage systems employing Inverter control topologies for stand-alone and grid-connected operation. Analysis of inverter at fundamental frequency and at switching frequency.
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R2-Chapter 7
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12
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Stand-alone PV systems. Consumer applications, residential systems, PV water pumping, PV powered lighting, rural electrification, etc .
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R2-Chapter 8
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13
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Grid-connected (utilityinteractive) PV systems.
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R2-Chapter 9
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14
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Modeling and simulation of complete stand-alone and grid-connected PV systems.
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R2-Chapter 10
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Prerequisites
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Language of Instruction
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Turkish
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Responsible
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Asst. Prof. Dr. Göksu Görel
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Instructors
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Assistants
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Resources
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R1-G. M. Masters. (2013). Renewable And Efficient Electric Power Systems (2nd Edition), Wiley, USA.
R2-S. R. Wenham & M. A. Green & M. E. Watt & R. Corkish & A. Sproul. (2012). Applied Photovoltaics (3rd Edition), Taylor & Francis, UK.
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Supplementary Book
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Goals
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To provide the fundamental information required to understand the principles and operation of PV systems, To provide necessary knowledge about the modeling, design and analysis of various PV systems.
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Content
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PV systems, Solar cells, basic structure and characteristics, Interaction of PV modules with load, Maximum power point scanning algorithms, Grid-connected PV systems
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Program Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
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1
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Acquires information by carrying out scientific research in the field of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, evaluates the findings and makes comments
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3
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2
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Complements the restricted or incomplete information and applies it, unifies the multidisciplinary information
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4
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3
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Designs and implements a system meeting the requirements in the field of Electrical and Electronics Engineering
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3
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4
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Makes an interpretation of a problem in the field of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, develops models for solutions and applies innovative methods in these solutions
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3
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5
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Has comprehensive knowledge on the contemporary applied method and techniques used in the field of Electrical and Electronics Engineering and their limitations
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6
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Undertakes and implements analytic, simulation or experimental types of research and has the ability to solve the complex problems encountered there
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5
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7
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Can participate and assume responsibility in multidisciplinary task forces
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3
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8
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Observes the scientific, professional and ethical rules during data collection, its introduction and interpretation
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1
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9
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Be aware of recent advances and developments in the field of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, learns, analyses and applies them wherever needed
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3
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10
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Publishes his/her research findings verbally and in written forms in national and international arena
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