Mettu University
College of engineering and of Technology
Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering
Program: Regular Course Title: Energy Conversion and Rural Electrification
Course Instructor: Getu T. (Assistant professor) Course Code: ECEg4242
Email address: getutadesse167@[Link] ECTS: 6
Year/Semester: IV/II
Prerequisites: MEng2308: Engineering Thermodynamics
Description
This course includes the overview of thermodynamics, Thermal power plants, overview of Hydropower
plants, Nuclear power plants, Solar energy, Biomass energy, Wind energy, Geothermal energy, Ocean
and Wave energy and Rural electrification
Course Objectives:
To introduce technologies of conventional and non-conventional power plants.
To provide an overview of renewable energy resources and technologies.
To give an insight into planning and design of small scale and off-grid electrical power systems.
To introduce techniques and methods of planning and designing rural electrification.
Contents of the course
1. Overview of Thermodynamics: First and second laws of thermodynamics and Carnot cycle
2. Thermal power plants: Steam cycle; Fuels and combustion; Gas turbines, combined cycles and
Operating practices
3. Hydropower: Basic concepts; Site selection; Types of turbines; Small- scale hydropower design; Flow
rate measurement
4. Nuclear power plants: Nuclear Fuel, Fission, Fusion; Radioactive decay; power plans
5. Solar energy: Introduction; Solar radiation; Solar Collectors; Solar cells and PV systems; Applications
of Solar Energy.
6. Biomass energy: Introduction Biomass energy; Biomass conversion and Direct combustion
applications
7. Wind energy: Basic theory of wind energy; Types of turbines; Wind resource Analysis and
Applications.
8. Geothermal energy: Introduction; Geothermal resource types applications or heating; Electricity
generation.
9. Ocean and Wave energy: Potential assessment, characteristics and technologies
10. Rural electrification in Ethiopia
Teaching Methodology: Lectures supported by tutorials and Laboratory exercises.
Assessment Methods: Continuous Assessment……………..50%
Final Exam………………………….50%
Course Policies:
All students are expected to abide by the code of conduct of students throughout this course.
Academic dishonesty, including cheating, fabrication, and plagiarism will not be tolerated.
Students are required to submit and present the assignments provided according to the time table
indicated.
80% of class attendance is mandatory! Please try to be on time for class• Active participation in
class is essential
References:
[1] Culp: Principles of Energy Conversion
[2].Keider: Solar Heating and Cooling
[3] Fritz: Small and Mini Hydropower System
[4] Renewable Energy, Power for Sustainable future by Godfrey boyel
