Course Code Course Title L T P J S C

MECH2181 RENEWABLE 3 0 0 0 0 3
ENERGY
TECHNOLOGY
Course Owner Department of Syllabus
Mechanical version
Engineering
Course NIL Contact hours
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requisite (S)

Course Co- NIL

requisite(s)
Alternate Exposure NIL
Course Description
The course introduces energy systems and renewable energy resources, with a scientific examination
of the energy field and an emphasis on alternate energy sources and their technology and application.
It helps in exploring society’s present need and future energy demands, examine conventional energy
sources and systems. The course will also help in assessing the procedures in terms of technical,
financial and social, in the context of training as an Mechanical Engineer

Course Objectives:
1 To understand the basic knowledge of conventional and non-conventional energy sources.
2 To design and optimization of solar, wind, OTEC and Geothermal power plants,
3 To perform basic analyses associated with each subsystem
4 To apply the same in their project works as well as higher studies or in their job.

Course Outcomes:
1 understand the different types of conventional and non-conventional energy
sources, their parts, working, and will be able to sort out realistic application
to society. (L2)
2 analyze different set of operational parameters and constraints of solar
energy systems for direct and indirect methods of usage, (L4)
3 improve the efficiency of the wind and biogas l energy systems. (L4)
4 understand concepts of fuel cells. (L2)
5 understand and analyze geothermal, tidal and wave energy conversion systems (L4)

UNIT I 7 Hrs

Introduction
Introduction: Role and potential of new and renewable sources. Solar Energy: Flat plate and
concentrating collectors, classification of concentrating collectors, orientation and thermal analysis,
advanced collectors. Solar energy storage-Different
methods, sensible, latent heat and stratified storage, solar ponds. Solar applications, solar heating/
cooling techniques, solar distillation and drying, nano materials used in solar photovoltaic cells. Next
generation photovoltaic systems- SolarInk, photovoltaic energy conversion.

Learning Outcomes:
At the end of this UNIT, the student will be able to
 acquaint basic knowledge of renewable sources. [L1]
 understand of different solar energy storage. [L2]
 acquire fundamental concepts of photovoltaic systems. [L1]
UNIT II 8 Hrs

Wind Energy and Biogas

Wind Energy: Sources and potentials, classification of windmills, horizontal and vertical axis
windmills, effect of wind speed on power generation, site evaluation, wind turbine subsystems-rotors,
drive trains, yaw control systems, electrical systems.
Biogas: Properties, principles of production, classification- fixed dome-floating type, comparison, site
selection, water removing device, environmental effect. Plant models in India: floating gas holder-
KVIC, fixed dome - janata type, pragati model, deenbandhu model, constraints for implementation

Learning Outcomes:
At the end of this UNIT , the student will be able to
 acquaint with sources and potentials of wind energy. [L1]
 understand the effect of wing speed on power generation. [L2]
 study the properties of biogas. [L2]
 design the structure of Biogas in India. [L4]

UNIT III 8 Hrs

Fuel cells
Principle of fuel cells, Faradays laws, thermodynamic aspects. Performance limiting factors of fuel
cells- reactivity-invariance, electrode losses-chemical polarization-concentration polarization-
resistance polarization, types of fuel cells-hydrogen-oxygen fuel cells-biochemical cells regenerative
cells

Learning Outcomes:
At the end of this UNIT , the student will be able to
 study the principle of fuel cell and laws governing it. [L1]
 acquaint with losses i fuel cells. [L1]
 summarize different fuel cells available. [L2]

UNIT IV 8 Hrs

Geothermal and Tidal energy

Geothermal Energy: Resources, types of wells, methods of harnessing the energy, potential in
India. OTEC: Principles, utilization, setting of OTEC plants, thermodynamic cycles. Tidal
and Wave Energy: Potential and conversion techniques, tidal barrage, modes of operation ebb
generation- flood generation-two-way generation. Latest techniques used in TIDAL energy generation.

Learning Outcomes:
At the end of this UNIT, the student will be able to
 understand the resources of geothermal energy. [L1]
 acquaint with the principles and utilization of otec. [L2]
 study about tidal and wave energy. [L2]
 outline modes of operation of ebb generation. [L2]
 choose the latest techniques in tidal energy generation. [L3]
UNIT V 9 Hrs

Direct Energy Conversion: Need for DEC, limitations, principles of DEC. Thermoelectric generators,
seebeck, Peltier and Joule Thompson effects, figure of merit, materials, applications, MHD generators,
principles, dissociation and ionization, hall effect, magnetic flux, MHD accelerator, MHD engine, power
generation systems, electron gas dynamic conversion, economic aspects

Learning Outcomes:
At the end of this UNIT, the student will be able to
 understand and acquire the need for DEC.[ L1]
 acquaint basic knowledge of thermoelectric generators. [L1]
 understand the performance of MHD generators. [L2]

Textbooks
1. G.D. Rai, Non-conventional Energy Sources, 6/e, Khanna Publishers, 2004.
2. R.K.Rajput, Non-Conventional Energy Sources and Utilization, 2/e, S. Chand
Publishing,2014.

Reference Books
1. G.Boyle, Renewable Energy: Power for a Sustainable Future, 3/e, Oxford University
PressIndia, 2012
2 D.P.Kothari, K.C.Singal, Ranjan Rakesh, Renewable Energy Sources and
EmergingTechnologies, 2/e, Prentice Hall India, 2011
3 B.H.Khan, Non-Conventional Energy Resources, 2/e, McGraw Hill India, 2009.

Evaluation
Procedure
Total 70
Marks
Continuou
Quiz 1 Quiz 2 Quiz 3 Assignmen CAT 1 CAT 2
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Evaluatio
N 5 5 5 15 20 20
Sem End
Examinatio Total 30 Marks
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Course Outcome - Programe Outcome
Mapping
Course Programme
Outcomes Outcomes
: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 PSO1 PSO2 PSO3
1 3 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 0
2 2 0 0 0 2 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0
3 2 0 1 2 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 2 0 0
4 1 0 0 2 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0
5 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 3 0 0
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