Renewable Energy-I

Paper Code: 
PHY-514(B)
Credits: 
3
Contact Hours: 
45.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

This course will enable the students to -

The students are expected to learn about the new methodologies/technologies for generation of electricity not depends on fossil fuel; effective utilization of renewable energy sources.

Course Outcomes (COs):

Course

Learning outcome (at course level)

Learning and teaching strategies

Assessment Strategies

Paper Code

Paper Title

PHY 514(B)

 

Renewable Energy-I (Theory)

This course will enable the students to -

CO144:                 Know basic properties of different renewable sources of energy and technologies for their utilization.

 

CO145:                 Understand  main elements of technical systems designed for utilization of renewable sources of energy.

 

CO146:                 Able to interpret advantages and disadvantages of different renewable sources of energy.

 

CO147:                 To undertake simple analysis of energy potential of renewable sources of energy like Solar energy, Wind energy, Ocean energy etc.

 

CO148:                 Understand the correlation between different operational parameters.

 

CO149:                The student acquires necessary skills to set up a unit for solar energy/wind energy in the State of Rajasthan where there is ample scope for such ventures. 

 

 

Approach in teaching:

Interactive Lectures, Discussion, Tutorials, Demonstration, problem Solving in tutorials.

                                 

 

 

Learning activities for the students:

 

Self learning assignments, Effective questions, Seminar presentation, Solving numerical.

Additional learning through online Videos and MOOCs Courses.

 

Class test, Semester end examinations, Quiz, Solving problems, Assignments, Presentations

 

9.00
Unit I: 
SOLAR ENERGY

Solar Radiation, Measurements of Solar Radiation, Flat Plate And Concentrating Collectors,  Solar Direct Thermal Applications, Solar Thermal Power Generation, Fundamentals of Solar  Photo Voltaic Conversion, Solar Cells, Solar PV  Power Generation.

9.00
Unit II: 
WIND ENERGY

Wind Energy Estimation, Types of Wind Energy Systems, Wind measurement techniques, Wind resource assessment, Wind mill site selection, Wind Turbine Generator.

9.00
Unit III: 
OCEAN ENERGY

Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion (OTEC), Principle of operation, development of OTEC  plants, Tidal and wave energy, Potential and conversion techniques, mini-hydel power plants.

9.00
Unit IV: 
BIO-MASS

Principles of Bio, Conversion, Anaerobic/aerobic digestion, types of Bio gas digesters, gas yield, combustion characteristics of biogas, utilization for cooking.

9.00
Unit V: 
GEOTHERMAL ENERGY

Hydrothermal Resources, Geopressured Resources, Hot Dry Rock Resources, Magma Resources, types of wells, Advantages & Disadvantages of Geothermal Energy, applications of geothermal energy in Electric Power Generation.

References: 
  • Reneweble energy resources: Tiwari and ghosal, Narosa publication.
  • Non conventional Energy Sources, Khanna Publication
  • Renewable Energy Sources:Twidell& Weir, CRC Press.
  • Solar Energy/ S.P. Sukhatme, Tata McGraw Hill.
  • 5.Non Conventional Energy Systems: K M. Mittal, A H Wheeler Publishing Co Ltd.
  • Renewable Energy Technologies: Ramesh & Kumar, Narosa  publication.
  • Biomass Energy, Oxford & IBH Publication Co.
Academic Year: 
2018-2019
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