AU3040 Solar Energy Technology Syllabus:
AU3040 Solar Energy Technology Syllabus – Anna University Regulation 2021
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
The main learning objective of this course is to prepare the students for:
• Describing the solar radiation and various solar collectors.
• Explaining the various solar thermal energy technologies and their applications.
• Analyzing the various solar PV cell materials and conversion techniques.
• Discussing various Solar SPV systems designs and their applications.
• Applying solar passive building techniques for cooling and heating applications.
UNIT I SOLAR RADIATION AND COLLECTORS
Solar angles – Sun path diagrams – Radiation – extraterrestrial characteristics – measurement and estimation on horizontal and tilted surfaces – flat plate collector thermal analysis – testing methods- evacuated tubular collectors – concentrator collectors – classification – design and performance parameters – tracking systems – compound parabolic concentrators – parabolictrough concentrators – concentrators with point focus – Heliostats – performance of the collectors
UNIT II SOLAR THERMAL TECHNOLOGIES
Principle of working, types, design and operation of – Solar heating and cooling systems – Thermal Energy storage systems – Solar Desalination – Solar cooker : domestic, community – Solar pond – Solar drying-solar chimney-solar thermal electricity conversion
UNIT III SOLAR PV FUNDAMENTALS
Semiconductor – properties – energy levels – basic equations of semiconductor devices physics. Solar cells – p-n junction: homo and hetero junctions – metal-semiconductor interface – dark and illumination characteristics – figure of merits of solar cell – efficiency limits – variation of efficiency with band-gap and temperature – efficiency measurements – high efficiency cells – Solar thermophotovoltaics
UNIT IV SPV SYSTEM DESIGN AND APPLICATIONS
Solar cell array system analysis and performance prediction- Shadow analysis: reliability – solar cell array design concepts – PV system design – design process and optimization – detailed array design – storage autonomy – voltage regulation – maximum tracking – centralized and decentralized SPV systems – standalone – hybrid and grid connected system – System installation – operation and maintenances – field experience – PV market analysis and economics of SPV systems
UNIT V SOLAR PASSIVE ARCHITECTURE
Thermal comfort – bioclimatic classification – passive heating concepts: direct heat gain – indirect heat gain – isolated gain and sunspaces – passive cooling concepts: evaporative cooling – Radiative cooling- application of wind, water and earth for cooling; shading – paints and cavity walls for cooling roof radiation traps – earth air-tunnel – energy efficient landscape design – thermal comfort
TOTAL : 45 PERIODS
COURSE OUTCOMES:
Upon completion of this course, the students will be able to:
1. Describe the solar radiation and various solar collectors
2. Explain the various solar thermal energy technologies and their applications
3. Analyze the various solar PV cell materials and conversion techniques
4. Discuss various Solar SPV systems designs and their applications
5. Apply solar passive building techniques for cooling and heating applications
TEXT BOOKS:
1. G.D. Rai, “Non-Conventional Energy Sources”, Khanna Publishers, New Delhi, 2014.
2. Twidell, J.W. & Weir, A., “Renewable Energy Resources”, EFN Spon Ltd., UK, 2015.
REFERENCES:
1. Chetan Singh Solanki, Solar Photovoltatics – Fundamentals, Technologies and Applications, PHI Learning Private limited, 2011.
2. John A. Duffie, William A. Beckman, Solar Engineering of Thermal Processes, John Wiley & Sons, 2013.
3. Lovegrove K., Stein W., Concentrating Solar Power Technology, Woodhead Publishing Series in Energy, Elsevier, 1st Edition, 2012.
4. Solar Energy International, Photovoltaic – Design and Installation Manual, New Society Publishers, 2006.
5. Sukhatme S P, Nayak J K, Solar Energy – Principle of Thermal Storage and collection, TataMcGraw Hill, 2008.