AI3702 Renewable Energy in Agricultural Engineering Syllabus:

AI3702 Renewable Energy in Agricultural Engineering Syllabus – Anna University Regulation 2021

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

 To impart the fundamental knowledge on the importance of Bio resources, Bio energy and reactors.
 To study Slurry handling
 To study Bio reactors/ fermentors
 To study Alcohol and ethanol production and
 To study Energy and Environment

UNIT I BIO RESOURCE – AN INTRODUCTION

Bio resource – origin – biomass types and characteristics- biomass conversion technology Biodegradation – steps in biogas production- parameters affecting gas production- Types of biogas plants- Construction details- operation and maintenance.

UNIT II BIO ENERGY

Slurry handling- enrichment and utilization – Biogas appliances- Biochemical characteristics of bio resources- Bioenergetics –Biocatalysis –Kinetics of product formation.

UNIT III BIO REACTORS AND FERMENTORS

Bio reactors/ fermentors – Batch type – continuous stirred tank reactors- Biological waste water treatment- Activated sludge process- Down stream processing-Recovery and purification of products.

UNIT IV ALCOHOL PRODUCTION

Alcohol ethanol production – Acid hydrolysis – enzyme hydrolysis-Methanol synthesis – Antibioticsenzymes- principles of thermochemical conversion – combustion – pyrolysis- Gasification – types of gasifiers.

UNIT V ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT

Principles of operation- chemical reaction- cleaning and cooling – Utilization- Improved wood burning stove – Energy plantations- Biomass briquetting – co generation- Impact on Environment – – Bioenergy policy.

TOTAL: 45 PERIODS
TEXTBOOKS:

1. Rai G.D,Non conventional sources of Energy, Khanna publishers, New Delhi, 1995.
2. Bouley James .E & David Follis – Biochemical Engineering Fundamentals Mc Graw-Hill publishing company, Tokyo.1986

REFERENCE:

1. Chawla O.P, Advances in Biogas Technology ICAR publication New Delhi 1986

COURSE OUTCOMES

CO1 The students will be able to understand the concepts of bio energy sources and its applications.
CO2 Gain sufficient knowledge on Bioenergy.
CO3 Know the concept of Bioreactors and Fermentors and their working principles.
CO4 Have knowledge on production of alcohol.
CO5 Utilize these advanced techniques in conserving energy and protecting the environment.