Academic Catalog

CHE494 RESOURCE ENGINEERING II

Course Code: 5630494
METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): 3(3-0)
ECTS Credit: 5.0
Department: Chemical Engineering
Language of Instruction: English
Level of Study: Undergraduate
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Offered Semester: Fall Semesters.
Prerequisite: Set 1: 5630204
Set 2: 3670204
One of the sets above should be completed before taking CHE494 RESOURCE ENGINEERING II .

Course Content

Assessment of current and potential energy systems, covering extraction, conversion and end-use, with emphasis on meeting regional and global energy needs in a sustainable manner. Examination of energy technologies in each fuel cycle stage for fossil, nuclear, and renewable (solar, biomass, wind, hydro, and geothermal) energy types, along with storage, transmission, and conservation issues. Evaluation and analysis of energy technology systems in the context of political, social, economic, and environmental goals.