Renewable Energy-II

Paper Code: 
PHY 614(B)
Credits: 
03
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): 

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Paper Code

Paper Title

 

PHY 614(B)

 

Renewable Energy-II

(Theory)

 

The students will be able to –

CO178:  Acquire the knowledge of fuel cells technology and applications.

 

CO179: Escalate the need of Nuclear Power Plants and the use in energy generation and know the classifications.

 

CO180:  Know the concept of Hydrogen Production & storage and their classification, types of applications.

 

CO181: describe the use of solar energy technology and the various components used in the energy production with respect to applications like - heating, cooling etc.

 

CO182: 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 , Assignments, Presentations

 

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, Ammonia as AFC fuel. Phosphoric Acid fuel cell. 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. Application and future 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.
 
Essential Readings: 
  • Rai G.D. , Non-Conventional Energy Sources, Khanna Publishers, 2011
  • Twidell and Wier, Renewable Energy Resources, CRC Press (Taylor and Francis), 2011
  • 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.
  • Lennie Klenonoff: Hydrogen Storage Technology: Materials and Applications Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.

SUGGESTED READINGS:

  • Tiwari and Ghosal, Renewable energy resources, Narosa Publishing House, 2007
  • Ramesh R and Kumar K.U , Renewable Energy Technologies, Narosa Publishing House, 2004
  • Elias K. Stefanakos and Sesha S. Srinivasan: Clean Energy and Fuel (Hydrogen) Storage.

 

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References: 
 
 
Academic Year: 
2022-2023
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