Mr. F.Behçet Yücel, who has the longest career at Turkish Electricity Institution (TEK) and Kaynak ELEKTRİK’s columnist and consultant, collected his memories in a book, “Yüksek Gerilimli Yıllar” (High Voltage Years). We interviewed with an ex-high level serious bureaucrat, aiming to serve his country at his best, to get background info on his book. Mr. Yücel how TEK was set up and how he fought against politicians, malevolent bureacrats and journalists. In his memories, Mr. Yücel complained about the attitudes of politicians, ending the loss of high quality staff. He also passed info how the Turkish national electricity system was set up during 1970s, which lasted at a great pace. It was the preparation for the 1980s to form a real electricity transformation, added Mr. Yücel.
Electricity supply discussion between EPDK and Energy Minister
According to the new law liberalizing electricity market, public sector was to hinder new investments. Mr. Hilmi Güler, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, asked to Mr. Yusuf Günay, President of Energy Market Regulatory Authority (EPDK), how the forecasted energy shortage would meet in his note. “There would be no electricity shortage if public water resources could be open to private sector. But if occurs any shortage, it is government’s duty starting investments” replied Mr. Günay. According to “transferring the rights of using public water resources to private sector” application, EPDK to open bids for hydroelectric power plants and private sector to operate those plants for 49 years.
Letter from Ankara – Tuncay Derman
New Energy Wars
Mr. Tuncay Derman mentions about new energy discussions between The Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources and Energy of Energy Market Regulatory Authority (EPDK), comparing the status took place five years ago. Previous discussion was between State Planning Organization (DPT) and The Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources and Energy, based on investment authorization. Now the new discussion takes place on electricity supply between those two administrative bodies, explained Mr. Derman. To this argument, Ministry of Energy forecasted Turkey would face electricity supply shortage starting 2009. So, what is EPDK’s offer on this issue? EPDK comments the public resources should be opened to private entreprenurs, so electricity shortage would end.
Energy World - F.Behçet Yücel
Scenarios for Energy Panorama in 2100
Mr. F.Behçet Yücel passes his views about for possible energy scenarios aiming the year 2100. The common characteristics of those four scenarios are to ignore any worldwide disaster (a new world war, an epidemic disease or a giant meteor) and nuclear fusion would not be considered as a new energy resource before the year 2100.Those scenarios are built on human behaviours, mainly virtue and tolerance. As a result, it was forecasted that humanity would use nuclear by the second half of 21th century and space power stations would start by the beginning of 22nd century and transmission would be realized by micro-ondes bundles. But current situation shows nuclear fusion and space power stations would be delayed until the 22nd century. Now the world is in trouble with greenhouse gas.
Profiles from Business Life - Atilla Filiz
Don’t Be Ashamed of Your Language!
In his article, Mr. Atilla Filiz reveals his views on imitating and wide use of foreign languages against Turkish language. He gives examples from the service and consultation business, in which operates, such as “plus, human, resources, consulting”. Mr. Filiz underlines that when such words are used instead of Turkish, others would think those people using English could be handled as higher than the Turkish language users. So, imitation in language is getting more popular, according to Mr. Filiz. Than he announces a campaign organized by Association of Advertising Creators (RYD) with the headline of “Dilinizden Utanmayın” (Don’t Be Ashamed of Your Language). This campaign aims to signalize the degenaration in language use.
To keep up with techological developments: RLC 2006
Yıldız Teknik Üniversitesi IEEE Student Chapter organizes RLC 2006 Activities to keep up with technological developments for the university students on 27–28 Feb – 1 March 2006. There are 32 university IEEE chapters in Turkey and Yıldız Teknik Üniversitesi is one 12 chapters among universities in İstanbul. This year, RLC 2006 is to focus on developments in electricity, electronics and information and communication technologies (ICT). The main theme of this year’s RLC 2006 is developments in the Turkish R&D, automation systems and ICT industries. Academicians and business representatives to hold seminars for the students. Following those seminars, some entertaining activities will take place. Yıldız Campus/Beşiktaş Oditorium at Yıldız Teknik Üniversitesi is to host RLC 2006.
Here is Turkey’s computer reality
According to a survey conducted by Turkish Information Technology Services Associaton (TÜBİSAD), 95 per cent of the public suppports computer-aided education. Having conducted by CRC Research&Consultancy including 1000 subjects between Oct – Nov 2005, this survey revealed the problems in education. 47 per cent of the subjects replied that “computer is important in education”, 19 per cent said “very important” and 29 per cent explained “computer would be good in education”, totally 95 per cent of the subjects confirmed computer is necessary in education. TÜBİSAD’s survey also states the drawbacks of not using computer in education. 36 per cent of the subjects answered if computer is not used in education, there would be difficulties in business life whereas 27 per cent said there would occur difficulties in getting jobs.
Sending SMS with DECT phones
Nowadays technology in computer and telephony businesses change at a rattling rate. So we witness brand new softwares for computers and additional use qualities for the phones. And one of those new qualities come from Karel: Sending and receiving SMS from DECT phones. Karel’s new DE231 DECT phone carries the comfort of mobile comfort to the DECT phone systems. DE231 has the quality of sending and receiving SMS and after Türk Telekom’s launching the same service, this quality is to gain a commercial value. The phone also has the features of colour display, games, caller ID and polyphonic melodies, which has the similar functions owned by a mobile phone. DE231 allows uninterrupted communication with small dimensions, light weight and good voice quality.
Sony Ericsson’s new model: Z520i
Z520i, Sony Ericsson’s new model, aims to be an elegant alternative for users. You can change the front and back covers, and have any combination of ringtones, images and light effects play when a call comes in. And you can have a unique combination for your favourite friends in your phone book. The Z520i is all about sharing. It has an easy-to-use VGA camera for still images and video recording to capture fun moments, and Bluetooth™ and MMS to share them. A speakerphone loudspeaker gives your original artist music tones the sound they deserve. The Z520i is all about expressing yourself. All recorded videos or images can be shared thru MMS or Bluetooth. And also Z520i supports instant messaging (IM) and e-mail applications. The Z520i's star game is the popular New York Nights by Gameloft – a lifestyle game centred around some active outgoing people in New York.
Professional shooting with an amateur’s eye: Kodak P850
Kodak EasyShare P850 digital camera allows the amateurs to shoot photoes in a professional way. Having 5.1 MP resolution, P850 promises good results under every condition changing from external spaces to the sports activities. Depending on the capacity of the memory card, this model allows 80 min uninterrupted video recording as well. In addition, the high quality LCD screen and EVF of Kodak P850, make easier to work, view and sharing videos. Other qualities include special flash for extended light control, preset view modes, RAW/TIFF/JPEG supports and lithium ion batteries. P850 is compatible with EasyShare printing units, Imagelink printing system and PictBridge technology.
Internet at journey with Avea
Thanks to Avea, Turkey’s young and dynamic GSM operator, Internet at journey service started and the problem of switching off mobile phones ended during intercity bus journeys. Application of that service started at Kâmil Koç Company buses. This unlimited service is free of charge and offered thru a wireless network in th bus. So the passangers are allowed to switch on their mobile phones during their journeys, having no negative effect on the electronically sensitive parts (mainly braking systems) of the vehicle. Speednet IP9200 modem, which is developed by Avea’s solution partner, Astech, distributes the signals as Wi-Fi signal received from Avea’s GPRS/EDGE network. Installation and maintenance of this device is very easy and tested for many times successfully in the buses.
Pelsan distributors at Economy Seminar
Pelsan, one of the leading lighting manufacturers in Turkey, brought together its distributors at Economy Seminar. This seminar was organized was the third time at Dedeman Oteli on 18 Dec 2005. The seminar brought together many Pelsan distributors and staff around Turkey and kept during the day. Pelsan Economy Seminars have been going on for three years with Mr. Prof.Dr. Kerem Aklin. This year’s seminar theme was “Changing World Order and Turkey’s Place” and Mr. Aklin evaluated the year 2005 in financial context. Than Mr. Alkin handled the expectations for the year 2006 and passed info on parity, sales in non-inflationary, environment, import and export balance, purchasing power and the EU relations.
ELECTRICAL DIARY
The poor uses expensive lecky
Mr. Soner Aksoy, The Head of Industry, Trade, Energy, Natural Resources, Information and Technology Commission at Grand National Assembly of Turkey (TBMM), said that lecky was still expensive, though the rate was not increased for a long time. Mr. Aksoy added he believed prices and illicit-loss lecky use rate would go down following the liberalization. He participated The 5th Energy Symposium, which was organized by Association of Turkish Engineers and Architects and explained Oil Law was at TBMM, believing that it would cause new oil source researching. Mr. David Hall, The Research Unit Manager at International Public Services, underlined that the poor and households purchased lecky expensive in liberalized markets.
Energy marriage of USD 35.6 billion
A new contract is ahead in energy biz to change the industrial balances. ConocoPhilips, the American company, explained they are to acquire the Canadian-based Burlington Resources with a price of USD 35.6 billion. Having acquired Burlington with large natural gas resources, ConocoPhilips to become the second gas manufacturer following BP. Currently ConocoPhilips is no 6 in the industry whereas Burlington holds no 12. It is claimed that ConocoPhilips acquires companies to increase its current mineral deposits, which their deposits decreasing quickly. Last year Burlington’s oil and natural gas deposits went 119 per cent higher whereas ConocoPhilips’s decreased 65 per cent, which it was consumed.
American lecky giant bankrupts
Calpine Corp., one of the best known North American lecky companies, bankrupts due to it did not pay debts of USD 17 billion. Currently Calpine’s total market value is USD 26,6 billion and most of the subsidiaries bankrupted. Based in San Jose (California), Calpine generates 5.250 MW lecky and supplies the 10 per cent lecky demand of the state. Calpine was one the largest independent lecky manufacturing during 1990s. But following the energy depression in California and Enron scandal, the lecky market was overwhelmed. And credit costs for lecky generation companies went higher, on the contrary electricity prices went lower. Bankruptcy of the company did not end lecky manufacturing. “Our plan is to keep lecky generation safely” said Mr. Robert May, Calpine Corp, CEO.
Nuclear power plants in the agenda again
Since England decided to increase nuclear power plants, a research program of ₤ 6.1 million started for power reactors. Purpose of the research staff is to build safer power reactors. In addition, it is forecasted to develop smarter technologies whether current technologies make the nuclear wastes harmless in a secure way. For that reason, scientists to visit South Africa to examine pebble power reactors, which was built for the first time. In such reactors, inert (harmless) gases such as helium circulate within hot oil stones and used to operate a turbine. Besides the research council plans to develop ultrasonic displays to remove power reactor splits. Furthermore radiation-proof sensors, which are to built in the system, are to transfer the data coming from the core of the power reactor.
Invoice remains same at illicit lecky use
Mr. Kemal Unakıtan, Minister of Finance, said the invoice of illicit lecky use in Turkey reached USD 1 billion. In a written reply to Mr. Mehmet Eraslan’s notice of question, True Path Party (DYP) Hatay PM, there was no a uniform tax rate on oil products as compared with Turkey and the European Union (EU) countries, explained Mr. Unakıtan. Mr. Minister emphasized the illicit lecky use in Turkey was around USD 1 billion, according to the data received from Turkey Electricity Distribution Inc by the end of 2004. Illicit-loss lecky use rate was 20 per cent in 2004 said Mr. Unakıtan, adding that the rate was decreased to 18 per cent in 2005. Following a series of precautions, it was expected to lower those rates, concluded Mr. Unakıtan.
Nuclear smuggling
Turkish Customs Supervisory Commission unsealed many “key” parts used in nuclear parts were delivered by some Turkish companies. 40.037 pcs with a special design “ring magnetin”, a dispensable part for nuclear weapon production, travelled in a couple of countries, ended the journey in Libya. But there were found out only 19.477 pcs in the police search. So, 20.557 pcs are still missing and the final destination of them are unknown. International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) conducted a research in Libya on the country’s nuclear program and reached some weapon parts delivered by the Turkish companies. Following a series of international negotiations, Turkish Customs Supervisory Commission started the investigation to find out the role of the Turkish companies in that illegal traffic.
Self-parking automobiles
Siemens engineers developed a new system for the drivers having difficulties in parking. The new system allows self-parking for the drivers. Having tested in Germany, the new system also determines the parking space. The logic of the system based on a auto pilot, as the car approaches to the parking space, system gets the control of the vehicle. Following a series manoeuvres, auto pilot brisks the vehicle in parallel with the chassis. So, the vehicle goes laterally and parks, even it seems difficult. System consists of night vision, thermal camera, various sensors and computer. In any case of wrong manoeuvres, the system vibrates the steering wheel or the alarm rings.
Structure height at 113 m in Topçam Dam
Structure height became 113 m in Topçam Dam, which the construction in Ordu – Mesudiye started in 1997. The forecasted ending year for the dam is 2008, according to the authorities. It is expected the dam would cost YTL 166 million (USD 122,9 million) in total, which was already spent YTL 113 million (USD 83.7 million). And also the structure height became 113 m currently, that is to become 122 m in the end. In addition, there was a filling needed of 4.250 cbm in total, consisted of rock, pebble and sand. And 4.000 cbm fillings were installed for the construction of structure. Currently 400 workers work for the construction of the dam. Following the structure filling and road construction to end next year, mounting of generator, turbines and other devices to start.
Minister of Energy: Private sector to hold nuclear investments
Mr.Hilmi Güler, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, said they wished the private sector to hold nuclear energy investments, explaining an explanation would follow in a month. Mr. Güler participated the introductory meeting of “World Energy Outlook 2005 Report” which was presented by Mr. Fatih Birol, Head Economist of International Energy Agency. Following the presentation, Mr. Minister replied the questions on nuclear energy investments. “As a principle, we wish private sector should hold nuclear energy investments”, said Mr. Güler, adding the investment method also was important. “Our choice is private sector, we wish a competitive market. Except transmission, we principally accepted to transfer other functions to private sector”, concluded Mr. Güler.
Fatih Birol: Turkey needs nuclear energy
Mr. Fatih Birol, Head Economist and Director of Economical Analysis at International Energy Agency (IEA), said Turkey needed nuclear energy, emphasizing how those nuclear power stations should built seriously. Mr. Birol explained global oil demand went up and oil production got lesser in the world, except the Middle East. Having participated a conference organized by Association of Oil Industrialists (PETDER) with the headline of “Developments in World Energy, Future Expectations and its Effects on Turkey”, Mr. Birol underlined oil prices would be around USD 46 by the year 2010, unless there was no any change with the current scenarios. As compared with the past prices, those prices remained high, added Mr. Birol.
Inform Elektronik plans 50 per cent raise in export
Inform Elektronik, which is active in electronics industry and started operating in power electronics area in 1997, has 35 per cent export share in annual turnover and aims to increase export share to 50 per cent in 2006. “We aim to raise our domestic turnover 25 per cent and 50 per cent for international sales” said, Mr. Davut Yurttaş, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Inform Elektronik San. Tic.A. Ş. Mainly having to exported to Germany, Bulgaria, Netherlands, Ukraine, Inform sold products to 65 countries, Mr. Yurttaş explained their field of activities: Uninterrupted power systems (UPS), special type energy systems used in GSM and telecommunications, rectifiers, cabins, digital telephone exchanges, transformers and other mechanical devices.
Lecky generation up 7,8 per cent
Gross lecky generation in the third quarter of 2005 (July, August, September) in Turkey reached 42.264 GWh, in comparison 7,8 per cent to the same period of the year 2004. According to the data based on electricity generation and distribution published by Turkish Statistical Institution (TUIK), gross lecky generation was 39.200 GWh in the third quarter of 2004, whereas it went up 10.8 per cent in the third quarter, in comparison to the second quarter of 2005. In the third of quarter of 2005, 47.6 per cent of energy was generated by Electricity Generation Inc and its subsidiaries, 42.7 per cent by generation companies and 9,7 by auto producers.
25th Anniversary of Kaynak ELEKTRİK
A meeting platform of 30 associations in electrical industry organized by Kaynak ELEKTRİK Magazine,
celebrating its 25th anniversary with its 200th issue Kaynak ELEKTRİK Magazine is organizing a series of activities for its readers.
The first of which, a number of seminars have successfully taken place in Northern Cyprus with the kind cooperation of the Near East University.
Followed is the Meeting Platform of Turkish Electric, Electronic and Communication Sectors that took place on the 4th of January 2006 in the Technical University of İstanbul (İTÜ), one of the esteemed and oldest (founded in 1773) universities in Turkey.
The representatives of a total of 30 associations, institutes, professional federations and certified laboratories attended the Platform, the organizing committee members were:
Prof. Dr. Sıddık Yarman, Chairman; founding president of the Işık University, lecturer in the İstanbul University,
Prof. Dr. Adnan Kaypmaz; Vice Dean of Electrical and Electronics Department of İTÜ,
Ahmet T. Uzunkaya; Vice President of ENTES Group of Companies,
Ahmet Tepiroğlu; National Coordinator of European Copper Institute (ECI) and SARKUYSAN A.Ş. Consultant for Investments,
Ersin Kaya; Chief Editor of KAYNAK magazine.
Full and associate professors from other electrical and electronics departments of different universities also participated in the Platform and the opening speech was given by the vice president of İTÜ, Prof. Dr. Haluk Karadoğan. He expressed his pleasure in hosting this high level meeting attended by the most prominent representatives of the industry and extended his thanks to the organizing committee for their contribution to the development of university-industry cooperation in Turkey.
Mr. Kaya, in his speech, explained that the success of the magazine’s 25 years long performance should be taken as the result of common contribution from academia, associations and industrial partners and expressed his enthusiasm by giving examples about their common undertakings in the past.
Preparation of a final declaration had been planned before the meeting for the aim of creating a common groud for the participants to know each other, reflect their common views and improve cooperation among them.
Including the members of ELENKE (ITEQ) as Messrs Prof. Dr. Nusret Yükseler, Selçuk Esendal, Ahmet Tepiroğlu and Ufuk Çolak, the following organizations attended the platform:
Manufacturers’ associations of Cable, conductor, electrical panel, illumination, electro-mechanic, electronic equipment and devices,
The Turkish branch of IEEE,
The Chamber of Electrical Engineers,
The Federation of Electric-Electronic Technicians,
The Electrical Installation Engineers Association,
The Electrical Contractor’s Association,
Professional representatives from different chambers of commerce,
Associations having members from electricity production and distribution companies (i.e. hyro-electric, wind power, cogeneration),
National Committees of illumination and energy branches,
Energy institutes from different universities,
Representatives from quality control and test laboratories,
Other entrepreneurs.
A cable message received from Dr. Hilmi Güler, the Minister of Energy and Natural Resources expressing his congratulations for the organization of the Platform.
A committee under the chairmanship of Prof. Dr. Sermin Onaygil was organized for the final wording of the Platform Declaration after its introduction by Kaynak ELEKTRİK and discussion among the participants.
Before closure a secretariat of five members, Mr. Kaya being the spokesman, was set up to undertake future events.
After the meeting, memory plaquettes were presented to the representatives of attending organizations during a cocktail party.
Awards for the Leaders of Turkish Electric-Electronic Sector
Kaynak ELEKTRİK arriving at its “25th year–200 issue” is prepared for an award presentation activity for the “Turkish Leaders of the Electric-Electronic Sector”.
The jury members are from academia and Kaynak ELEKTRİK management. The criteia to be sought for candidate companies will be based on:
Product and technology improvement,
Ability to introduce domestic products and technologies in global markets,
Ability to lead adaptation of technological innovations in Turkey,
Degree of social responsibility on various fields in Turkey.
The winners will be declared on 27th of January in İTÜ by the jury, the members of which are:
Prof. Dr. Sıddık Yarman, chairman of jury; founding president of Işık University,
Prof. Dr. Adnan Kaypmaz; vice dean of İTÜ Elektrik-Elektronik Fakültesi,
Prof. Dr. Nejat Tunçay; professor from Yeditepe University,
Prof. Dr. Oruç Bilgiç; professor from Yıldız Technical University,
Doç. Dr. Mustafa Tırıs; director of TÜBİTAK MAM Energy Institute.
This award organization is a first in Turkey for those who have shown their interest and have well known trademarks in the Turkish Electric-Electronic Sector.
Below is the list of platform meeting participants, which is organized by Kaynak ELEKTRİK Magazine:
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• AGİD Association for Illumination Devices Manufacturers
• ATMK Illumination Turkish National Committee
• DEK TMK World Energy Council Turkish National Committee
• ELDER Association for Electricity Distribution Services
• EMDER Association for Electricity Contractors
• EMSAD Association for Electro-Mechanical Entrepreneurs
• ENOSAD Association for Industrial Automation Entrepreneurs
• EPAD Association for Electrical Panel Manufacturers
• ESİDER Association for Electronic Gauge Manufacturers
• ESİM Test Services Sanayi ve Ticaret A.Ş.
• ETMD Association for Electrical Installation Engineers
• ELENKE Institute for Turkish Energy Quality (establishing)
• GESİDER Association for Safety Industry Enterpreneurs
• IEEE -TÜRKİYE Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers-TURKEY
• İTO İstanbul Chamber of Commerce
• İTÜ Directorate of Energy Institute
• HESİAD Association for Hydro-Electric Entrepreneurs
• İLETKEN Association for Cable and Insulated Conductors Entrepreneurs
• FEDERASYON Federation of Turkish Electric Electronic and Related Technicians
and Traders and Artists
* MOBİSAD Association for Mobile Communication Systems and Devices
• MÜSİAD Association for Independent Entrepreneurs and Businessman
• RAYDER Association for Rail Transportation Systems
• RESYAD Association for Wind Energy Powerplant Investors
• TESİD Association for Turkish Electronic Entrepreneurs
• TUYAD Association for Satellite / Antenna Entrepreneurs and Businessmen
• TÜSİAD Association for Turkish Enterpreneurs and Businessman
• UNIDO-ICHETT International Center of Hydrogen Energy Technologies
ARTICLE
Harmonics – Prof Jan Desmet, Hogeschool West-Vlaanderen & Prof Angelo Baggini, Universitá di Bergamo
This articles discusses the sizing of neutral conductors in the presence of power quality problems, such as ‘triple-N’- that is, currents with a harmonic order that is a multiple of three current harmonics. This issue is particularly important in low voltage systems where harmonic pollution by single phase loads is an increasingly serious problem. Triple-N harmonic currents add arithmetically in the neutral conductor rather then summing to zero as do balanced fundamental and other harmonic currents. This discussion in this paper has pointed out how common design solutions, valid without power quality problems, become meaningless when theoretical hypotheses upon which they are based are not fulfilled. In this instance, the assumption that voltages and currents have ideal waveforms is not valid.
ARTICLE
Energy consumption of electronical ballasts and its effects on environment – Mans Paul – Product Group Manager – Helvar
The importance of energy saving increases day by day in parallel with the climbing up oil and electricity prices. Due to the natural resources are limited, uneasiness appears and it is difficult to decide any base prices for those resources. Lighting includes total 10–15 per cent electricity consumption of the industrialized countries, whereas it is higher in developing countries as there lesser industrial corporations. Due to the use of high frequency electronical ballasts in lighting, it can be saved 20–25 per cent energy. In addition, electronical ballasts operate at lower temperatures and generates more light, in comparison with the magnetic ballasts.
5th Energy Symposium
The 5th Energy Symposium was held in Ankara on 21 – 27 Dec 2005, which was organized by The Association of the Turkish Chambers of Engineers and Architects. Mr. Hilmi Güler, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, was able to participate the third day of the sessions and delivered a speech, due to his busy agenda. Theme of the meeting was “Energy Privatizations and Liberalizations”, so a large participation was achieved. Mr. Steve Thomas, Researcher at Public Services International Research Unit, delivered the introductory manifest with the headline of “The European Gas and Electricity Activities”, on the threshold of Turkey’s access to the European Union (EU). In addition, there were presented 30 manifests in eight sessions, including Globalization Policies, Energy and Future, Fossile Oils, Energy and Environment, Energy Resources and Sharing Scenarios.
Siemens Business Services hands over PRS Unit
Fujitsu Siemens Computers is acquiring Siemens Business Services’ (SBS) international product related services (PRS) division for an undisclosed sum. The deal will add approximately 200 staff to Fujitsu Siemens Middle East operation. Pending regulatory approval, the deal is expected to close in April 2006. SBS’ product related services unit consists of some 5,000 employees globally spread across 28 countries with revenues of approximately US$1.57 billion for fiscal 2005. The sale forms part of Siemens’ planned restructuring of its SBS subsidiary, which posted losses of US$835m for the year ending September 2005. SBS PRS focuses on the provision of platform-independent services and IT infrastructures. The unit claims to be the sixth largest IT services company worldwide and the second largest IT services provider in Germany.
A new book on hydroelectrical power
Mr. Erdoğan Basmacı, retired civil engineer from General Directorate of State Hydraulic Works (DSİ) Atatürk Dam and Regional Management of Hydroelectricity Power Stations, published a book about the advantages of hydroelectric power stations. Title of the book is “Developing of the New Hydroelectric Power Stations in New Era by Private Sector” and consisted of 113 pages. The book focuses on Turkey’s hydroelectric potential, privatization in electricity market, Private sector’s hydrolectric power station applications and the related methods, feasibility reports and application programs. Main thesis of the book is to provide supply security by 2008–2010 and to start building and operating hydroelectricity power stations as soon as possible.
Çalık Enerji starts searching to generate energy in Çankırı
Çalık Enerji, which won the tender to operate Çankırı-Orta lignite coal mines arranged by Turkish Coal Institution (TKİ), paid the license fee in cash to hand over the license. Çalık Enerji to build an energy plant in the region. And it is forecasted an investment of USD 200 million in the area for mining and power plant. License tender was organized by TKİ on 7 Dec 2005 with a starting value of YTL 13 million (USD 9,62 million). Çalık Enerji won the tender at YTL 23 million (USD 17, 037 million) with a cash offer, outpacing the competitors at a huge amount. Mr. Erdal Çelik, CEO of Çalık Holding, said they started working to operate the mine and to build the energy plant. As Çalık Enerji, they would invest USD 165 million for the energy plant and USD 35 million for the mine, added Mr. Çelik, concluding that energy plant would be at 135 MW power and start by 2008.
Fundamentals and procedures of illicit electricity use
Energy Market Regulatory Authority (EPDK) published a commission ruling on the fundamentals and procedures of illicit electricity use. The commission ruling contains those headlines: Detection of illicit electricity use, period, calculation of consumption amount, average operating hours, accrument, payment and implementation. The ruling also comes with two appendices, written record for illicit electricity use and meter registration report.
Prof. Dr. Mustafa Bayram: The teacher of teachers
Mr. Prof.Dr Mustafa Bayram, he was the teacher of teachers in his area. He was born in 1919 and received his engineering education in Germany facing many difficulties. He collected many memories in Germany during World War II years, in which sorrow is the main theme of those memories. He learned so many things as he was in Germany, to be thrifty, to work hard, hunger and danger of death.
ARTICLE – Prof.Dr. Sabir Rüstemli, Dr. M.Nuri Almalı, Dr. Bilal Gümüş
Over voltage in the electrical power systems
In a usual business operation the isolation of electrical operating devices have an almost usual voltage effect. On the other hand, some dangerous voltage increase may be witnessed with the isolation of electrical operating devices, due to different reasons. Over voltage is called that if the voltage is goes higher than the usual rating and becomes dangerous for the isolation level. Over voltage can be categorized in two forms: external over voltage and internal over voltage. External over voltage is based on atmospheric effects, where the internal voltage is based on contact on-off and ferroresonance activities.
ARTICLE
Development of electricity market in The Great Britain– Gwyn Dolben
Electricity business in The Great Britain has witnessed a great change with the coming of competitive market since the beginning 1990, in which the state was the monopoly. There were seen dramatic transformations for the last seven years. Such transformations are ongoing with three different liberalization models developed for England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. The next phase for those models is the market would reach to 24 million households by 1998, if the model works properly. It is expected that the similar developments would appear for the natural gas market as well. But full liberalization and competition is not acvieved in The Great Britain yet. So, it is wiser to get some lessons from the achievement and experiences of The Great Britain.
