Course Course Course L T P C

21MEO112T RENEWABLE ENERGY SOURCES AND APPLICATIONS O OPEN ELECTIVE

Code Name Category 3 0 0 3

Pre-requisite Co- requisite Progressive

Nil Nil Nil
Courses Courses Courses
Course Offering Department Mechanical Engineering Data Book / Codes / Standards Nil

Course Learning Rationale (CLR): The purpose of learning this course is to: Program Outcomes (PO) Program
Specific
CLR-1: enrich the students in the basics of solar energy 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Outcomes

Individual & Team Work

Engineering Knowledge
CLR-2: develop knowledge in wind energy conversion system

Design/development of

Project Mgt. & Finance

Conduct investigations
of complex problems
Modern Tool Usage
CLR-3: knowledge on ocean, tidal energy and geothermal

Life Long Learning

The engineer and
Problem Analysis

Communication
CLR-4: enrich knowledge in energy generation by biomass

Environment &
Sustainability
CLR-5: acquire knowledge in fuel cell and other energy conversion systems

solutions

society

PSO-1

PSO-2

PSO-3
Ethics
Course Outcomes (CO): At the end of this course, learners will be able to:
CO-1: recognize solar energy systems and current applications 3 - - - - - 3 - - - - - - - -
CO-2: describe knowledge on wind energy conversion systems 3 - - - - - 3 - - - - - - - -
CO-3: discuss the ocean, hydro and geothermal energy theories and concept 3 - - - - - 3 - - - - - - - -
CO-4: enumerate the use biologically degradable resources and its energy conversion processes 3 - - - - - 3 - - - - - - - -
CO-5: identify renovate future energy need towards renewable energy 3 - - - - - 3 - - - - - - - -

Unit-1 - Solar Energy 9 Hour

Introduction to Energy Science & Technology, Forms of Energy, Nature of solar radiation - spectrum - constant - extra-terrestrial radiation on a horizontal surface, attenuation of solar radiation, beam, diffuse and
global radiation. Measurement of global - diffuse - beam radiation. Principle of working of solar water heating systems - cookers- desalination systems - ponds - chimney power plant, central power tower power
plants. Classification of solar concentrators, Basic definitions - concentration ratio, angle of acceptance, Drawbacks/Real field issues in solar thermal systems, sensible and latent heat thermal energy storage
systems, Solar photovoltaic systems: basic working principle, components, and its applications.
Unit-2 - Wind Energy 9 Hour
Wind energy scenario in India and the world, Origin of wind, nature of wind, wind data measurement, Variation of Wind Speed with Height, Basics of fluid mechanics, Estimation of Wind Energy at a Site: Types of
Horizontal axis wind turbine such as Single blade, Two blades, Types of Horizontal axis wind turbine such as Multi blades, Dutch and Sail type, Vertical axis wind turbine such as Savonius Rotor, Darrieus Type,
Betz's law, Wind Turbine Aerodynamics, wind turbine types and their construction, wind-diesel hybrid system, environmental aspects, Wind Energy Storage.
Unit-3 - Ocean, Hydro and Geothermal Energy 9 Hour
Current scenario of Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion (OTEC) system - open cycle & closed cycle, environmental impacts, challenges, tidal energy - single basin and double basin plants. Wave energy conversion
systems, Geothermal energy: Origin, applications, types of geothermal resources. Hydroelectric power plant.
Unit-4 - Biomass 9 Hour
Biomass, Sources of biomass, Pyrolysis, combustion and gasification process, Updraft and downdraft gasifier, Fluidized bed gasifier, Fermentation and digestion process, Fixed and floating digester biogas plants,
Operation of biogas plants, Applications
Unit-5 - Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Technology 9 Hour
Hydrogen - properties - production techniques - storage - transportation. Fuel cell principles and its classification, Types - Phosphoric acid, polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cell, molten carbonate fuel cell and
solid oxide fuel cell, Fuel cell conversion efficiency and applications.
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 1. G.D Rai, “Non-Conventional Energy Sources”, Khanna Publishers, 5th Ed, New Delhi, 2011 3. Godfrey Boyle, “Renewable energy”, 2nd Edition, Oxford University Press, 2010
Learning
2. B.H Khan, “Non-conventional Energy Resources”, 2nd Ed, New Delhi, Tata McGraw Hill, 2009 4. S.P. Sukatme, J.K. Mayak, “Solar Energy-Principles of thermal collection and storage”, 3rd
Resources
edition, New Delhi, McGraw Hill,2008

Learning Assessment
Continuous Learning Assessment (CLA)
Summative
Formative Life-Long Learning
Bloom’s Final Examination
CLA-1 Average of unit test CLA-2
Level of Thinking (40% weightage)
(50%) (10%)
Theory Practice Theory Practice Theory Practice
Level 1 Remember 25% - 25% - 25% -
Level 2 Understand 25% - 25% - 25% -
Level 3 Apply 50% - 50% - 50% -
Level 4 Analyze - - - - - -
Level 5 Evaluate - - - - - -
Level 6 Create - - - - - -
Total 100 % 100 % 100 %

Course Designers
Experts from Industry Experts from Higher Technical Institutions Internal Experts
1. Dr. GireeshYanamashetti, National Aerospace Laboratory, Bangalore 1. Dr. T. Venugopal, VIT Chennai 1. Dr. V. Mathanraj SRMIST
2. Dr. G. Muthuselvan, National Aerospace Laboratory, Bangalore 2. Dr. Saleel Ismail, NIT Calicut 2. Dr. S. Balaji, SRMIST

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