Syllabus - Non-conventional energy Sources (CM-703 (C))

Chemical Engineering

Non-conventional energy Sources (CM-703 (C))

VII-Semester

Unit- I

Introduction

Energy scenario of supply and demand in India and the world, energy consumption in various sectors, potential of non-conventional energy resources.

Unit- II

Solar Energy

Solar radiation and its measurement, limitations in the applications of Solar Energy, Solar collectors – types, and constructional details. Solar water heating, applications of Solar Energy for heating, drying, space cooling, water desalination, solar concentrators, photovoltaic power generation using silicon cells.

Unit- III

Wind Power

Principle of energy from wind, windmill construction and operational details and electricity generation and mechanical power production. Tidal Power: Its meaning, causes of tides and their energy potential, enhancement of tides, power generation from tides and problems. Principles of ocean thermal energy conversion (OTEC) analysis and sizing of heat exchangers for OTEC.

Unit- IV

Geothermal Energy

Geo technical wells and other resources dry rock and hot aquifer analysis , harnessing geothermal energy resources.

Unit- V

Energy Storage and Distribution

Importance, biochemical, chemical, thermal, electric storage. Fuel cells, distribution of energy.

Course Objective

To make the students understand the different non-conventional energy source advancement and their application in worldwide. To gain knowledge on environmental problems due use of conventional energy sources.

Practicals

Reference Books

  • Rai, G.D., “Non-Conventional Energy Sources,” Khanna Publishers, New Delhi, 2001.

  • Twiddle, J. Weir, T. “Renewable Energy Resources,” Cambridge University Press, 1986.

  • Kreith, F. and Kreider, J. F., “Principles of Solar Engineering,” McGraw Hill, 1978.

  • Veziroglu, N., “Alternative Energy Sources,” Volume 5 & 6, McGraw-Hill, 1978.

  • Sarkar, S., “Fuels and Combustion,” 2nd ed., Orient Longman, 1989.