Renewable Energy-II

Paper Code: 
PHY-614(B)
Credits: 
3
Contact Hours: 
45.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

This course will enable the students to -

The students are expected to identify the new methodologies/technologies for effective utilization of renewable energy sources, like Fuel Cell Technology, Hydrogen processing and Storage, Nuclear Power Plant, efficiency of solar cells, solar energy etc.

Course Outcomes (COs):

Course

Learning outcome (at course level)

Learning and teaching strategies

Assessment Strategies

Paper Code

Paper Title

PHY 614(B)

 

Renewable Energy-II (Theory)

This course will enable the students to -

 

CO179:                 Acquire the knowledge of fuel cells technology and applications.

 

CO180:  Appreciate the need of Nuclear Power Plants and the use in energy generation and  know the classifications.

 

CO181:                 Understand the concept of Hydrogen Production & storage and their classification, types of applications.

 

 

CO182: Ability to understand   the use of solar energy technology and the various components used in the energy production with respect to applications like - heating, cooling etc.

 

CO183: The student acquires ability to take up higher studies/research or a R & D project in energy production and its storage. 

 

Approach in teaching:

Interactive Lectures, Discussion, Tutorials, Power point presentation, 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 in tutorials, Assignments, Presentation

 

9.00
Unit I: 
Energy Conservation

Principles of energy conservation, energy conservation in air conditioning system, Electrical energy conservation in building lighting, heating, ventilating and air conditioning, Energy conservation through latent heat thermal energy storage systems.

9.00
Unit II: 
Fuel Cell Technology

Fuel cells- definition, relevance and importance, classification of fuel cells. Electrochemistry basis of fuel cells. Alkaline fuel cells (AFC): Description, working principle, components, general performance characteristics, Solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC): History, benefits and limitations, cell components, Cathode and Anode materials, configuration and performance of fuel cell, Environmental impact of SOFC. 

9.00
Unit III: 
Hydrogen processing and Storage
Hydrogen Production: Electrolysis, Catalytic Methods, Thermo-chemical Methods, Fossil Fuel Methods, Solar Energy Method.
Hydrogen Storage: Hydrogen Storage Methods, Utilization of Hydrogen Gas, Hydrogen as an Alternative Fuel, Hydrogen Transportation, Utilization of Hydrogen Gas.
9.00
Unit IV: 
Nuclear Power Plants

Types of nuclear reactors. Heat generation in fuel elements and temperature distributions. Heat removal, Reactor coolants. Reactor core. Shielding. Introduction to reactor reliability and safety analysis. Radioactive waste disposal. Economics of nuclear power. Introduction to nuclear fuel cycles. 

9.00
Unit V: 
Advanced applications in Solar energy technology

Building orientation and design, passive heating and cooling concepts, thumb rules, heat transfer in buildings. Potential and scope of solar cooling. Types of solar cooling systems, solar collectors and storage systems for solar refrigeration and air-conditioning.

References: 
  • Rai G.D. , Non-Conventional Energy Sources, Khanna Publishers, 2011
  • Twidell and Wier, Renewable Energy Resources, CRC Press (Taylor and Francis), 2011
  • Tiwari and Ghosal, Renewable energy resources, Narosa Publishing House, 2007
  • Ramesh R and Kumar K.U , Renewable Energy Technologies,Narosa Publishing House, 2004
  • Mittal K M , Non-Conventional Energy Systems, Wheeler Publishing Co. Ltd, New Delhi, 2003
  • Kothari D.P, Singhal, K.C., Renewable energy sources and emerging technologies, P.H.I, New Delhi, 2010
Academic Year: 
2019-2020
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