University of Ontario Institute of Technology

Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science

MECE3260U: INTRODUCTION TO ENERGY SYSTEMS

COURSE OUTLINE

Course Objectives
This course will provide the student with the basic technical and operational aspects of energy systems
and the working knowledge to be able to analyze/solve numerous everyday examples/problems of
energy systems and processes. It will also enable the student to gain an understanding of how
thermodynamic principles govern the behavior of various energy systems and applications, and to
demonstrate a knowledge of methods of analysis, design and performance improvement of energy
systems.

Course Outcomes
By the end of this course, the student should be able to:
 Demonstrate a knowledge of the basic technical and operational aspects of energy systems and
applications.
 Understand how thermodynamic principles govern the behavior of various energy systems and
applications
 Apply appropriate simplifying assumptions and the laws of thermodynamics to energy systems and
processes.
 Demonstrate a knowledge of methods of analysis, design and performance improvement of energy
systems.
 Use thermodynamic tables, charts, equations and software to obtain thermodynamic data in terms
of pressure, temperature, specific volume, internal energy, enthalpy, and entropy and determine
their relationships for system analysis.
 Use Engineering Equation Solver (EES) appropriately and effectively for system analysis.

Prerequisite
ENGR2320U or ENGR2640U or ENGR2010U and ENVS1000U

Course Organization
Three lecture hours per week for one semester.

Required Course Texts and Other Materials

 Sustainable Energy Systems and Applications, I. Dincer and C. Zamfirescu. Springer Verlag, New
York (2011).
 The course notes and slides which will be available on the website.

Reference Books and Information Sources

 Alternative Energy Resources, P. Kruger, Wiley, NY (2006).
 Integration of Alternative Sources of Energy, F.A. Farret and M.G. Simoes, Wiley, NY (2006).
 Thermodynamics: An Engineering Approach, Y.A. Cengel and M.A. Boles, 57th ed., McGraw-Hill,
New York (2010).
 Refrigeration Systems and Applications, I. Dincer and M. Kanoglu, Wiley, 2nd ed., NY (2010).

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Course Evaluation
Biweekly Assignments 10%
Design Project (one) 25%
Midterm Test (one) 25%
Final Exam (Comprehensive) 40%
Total 100%

Detailed Course Content

Information Session on Course Matters 1 lecture
Energy and Environment Perspectives 1 lecture
Sustainability of Energy Resources 1 lecture
Thermodynamic Analyses of Systems 3 lectures
Fuels and Combustion 2 lectures
Solar Energy Systems 3 lectures
Wind Energy Systems 2 lectures
Geothermal Energy Systems 2 lectures
Biofuels and Biomass Systems 2 lectures
Other Renewables (Hydro, Tidal, Ocean Thermal, etc.) 2 lectures
Renewable-Based Integrated Systems 1 lecture
Nuclear Power 1 lecture
Hydrogen Energy Technologies 2 lectures
Fuel Cell Systems 1 lectures
Thermal Energy Storage Systems 1 lecture
Life Cycle Assessment 1 lecture
Industrial Ecology 1 lecture
Midterm test 1 lecture
Note: The length of each lecture is 80 minutes.

Computer Experience
Engineering Equation Solver (EES) will be used in some assignments and design projects.

Course Content Breakdown

Based on the Canadian Engineering Accreditation Board’s Accreditation Criteria and Procedures
report, the course content breakdown is:
Mathematics: 0%
Natural Science: 0%
Complementary Studies: 0%
Engineering Science: 75%
Engineering Design: 25%
Total: 100%

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 SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION TO COURSE OUTLINE

Semester
Fall 2013

Instructor and Contact Information

Dr. Ibrahim Dincer
Office: ACE-3024
Tel: 5723
Email: through webCT only

Teaching Assistant and Contact Information

Full name: TBA
Office: TBA
Tel: TBA
Email: TBA

Office Hours
Instructor: Dr. Ibrahim Dincer
Mondays: 9:30 am-11:00 am
Wednesdays: 2:00 pm-3:30 pm
or by appointment

Teaching Assistant: TBA

Mondays: TBA

Other Consultation Information

 Students are encouraged to use the webCT discussion board for information exchange and
discussion on course-related matters only in a professional and respectful manner. The instructor
may join the discussion for clarification or answer if necessary.
 WebCT e-mail is an essential tool for communication with the instructor. It is expected to be used
for crucial/urgent items only.

Important Dates
 Midterm Exam: Monday, October 28, 2013, 2:10 pm-3:40 pm (in class); Closed book/closed notes
(A formula sheet will be provided).
 Design Project due date: Monday, November 25, 2013 by 5:00 pm.

Assignments and Other Submissions

Late assignments and design problem submissions will not be accepted without appropriate official
documentation and justification.

Academic Integrity and Conduct

UOIT is committed to the fundamental values of preserving academic integrity as defined in UOIT
policies and contained in the UOIT Calendar. Students should familiarize themselves with UOIT’s
policies and statements in this area. Acts of academic dishonesty, including plagiarism, cheating, aiding
others in cheating, and examination impersonation, will be dealt with severely as they threaten the
integrity of the academic system and are not acceptable.

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 UOIT and faculty members reserve the right to use electronic means to detect and help prevent
plagiarism. Students agree that by taking this course all assignments are subject to submission for
textual similarity review to Turnitin.com. Assignments submitted to Turnitin.com will be included as
source documents in Turnitin.com's restricted access database solely for the purpose of detecting
plagiarism in such documents for five academic years. The faculty member may require students to
submit their assignments electronically to Turnitin.com or the faculty member may submit questionable
text on behalf of a student. The terms that apply to UOIT's use of the Turnitin.com service are
described on the Turnitin.com website. (To read the entire policy, please go to:
http://www.uoit.ca/EN/main2/11246/13525/14057/14152/turnitin_policy.html.)

Accessibility
To insure that disability-related concerns are properly addressed during this course, students with
documented disabilities and who may require assistance to participate in this class are encouraged to
speak with their instructor as soon as possible. Students who suspect they may have a disability that
may effect their participation in this course are advised to go to the Centre for Students with
Disabilities (room B297) as soon as possible.

Deferred Exams
 Medical certificates must be sent directly from the Doctor’s Office or Hospital within 5 days by
mail or preferably by fax to the Academic Advisor of FEAS.
 A fee for the deferral must be paid by the student if the Medical certificate is valid and arrives on
time.
 Failure to comply with the above will result in an F for the mid-term and/or the final exam.
 The deferred exam will be either written or oral at the discretion of the instructor.