AU3038 Renewable Sources of Energy Syllabus:
AU3038 Renewable Sources of Energy Syllabus – Anna University Regulation 2021
OBJECTIVES:
At the end of the course, the students are expected to identify the new methodologies/technologies for effective utilization of renewable energy sources.
UNIT I INTRODUCTION
World Energy Use – Reserves of Energy Resources – Environmental Aspects of Energy Utilisation – Renewable Energy Scenario in Tamil nadu, India and around the World – Potentials – Achievements / Applications – Economics of renewable energy systems.
UNIT II SOLAR ENERGY
Solar Radiation – Measurements of Solar Radiation – Flat Plate and Concentrating Collectors – Solar direct Thermal Applications – Solar thermal Power Generation – Fundamentals of Solar Photo Voltaic Conversion – Solar Cells – Solar PV Power Generation – Solar PV Applications.
UNIT III WIND ENERGY
Wind Data and Energy Estimation – Types of Wind Energy Systems – Performance – Site Selection Details of Wind Turbine Generator – Safety and Environmental Aspects
UNIT IV BIO – ENERGY
Biomass direct combustion – Biomass gasifiers – Biogas plants – Digesters – Ethanol production Bio diesel – Cogeneration – Biomass Applications
UNIT V OTHER RENEWABLE ENERGY SOURCES
Tidal energy – Wave Energy – Open and Closed OTEC Cycles – Small Hydro-Geothermal Energy Hydrogen and Storage – Fuel Cell Systems – Hybrid Systems.
TOTAL : 45 PERIODS
OUTCOMES:
Upon the completion of this course the students will be able to
CO1 Discuss the importance and Economics of renewable Energy
CO2 Discuss the method of power generation from Solar Energy
CO3 Discuss the method of power generation from Wind Energy
CO4 Explain the method of power generation from Bio Energy
CO5 Explain the Tidal energy, Wave Energy, OTEC, Hydro energy, Geothermal Energy, FuelCells and Hybrid Systems.
TEXT BOOKS:
1. Rai. G.D., “Non Conventional Energy Sources”, Khanna Publishers, New Delhi, 2011.
2. Twidell, J.W. & Weir, A., “Renewable Energy Sources”, EFN Spon Ltd., UK, 2006.
REFERENCES:
1. Chetan Singh Solanki, Solar Photovoltaics, “Fundamentals, Technologies and Applications”,PHI Learning Private Limited, New Delhi, 2015.
2. David M. Mousdale – “Introduction to Biofuels”, CRC Press, Taylor & Francis Group, USA2017
3. Freris. L.L., “Wind Energy Conversion Systems”, Prentice Hall, UK, 1990.
4. Godfrey Boyle, “Renewable Energy, Power for a Sustainable Future”, Oxford University Press,U.K., 2012.
5. Johnson Gary, L. “Wind Energy Systems”, Prentice Hall, New York, 1985