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This document outlines a course on renewable energy sources. The course aims to provide in-depth knowledge of various renewable energy sources and identify opportunities for tapping into renewable sources to replace or supplement conventional energy. The course consists of 8 modules covering topics like solar, wind, tidal, geothermal, and bio-energy. On completing the course, students will be able to understand different renewable sources and areas where conventional energy can be replaced or supplemented by renewable options. The course also includes a lecture from industry experts.

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This document outlines a course on renewable energy sources. The course aims to provide in-depth knowledge of various renewable energy sources and identify opportunities for tapping into renewable sources to replace or supplement conventional energy. The course consists of 8 modules covering topics like solar, wind, tidal, geothermal, and bio-energy. On completing the course, students will be able to understand different renewable sources and areas where conventional energy can be replaced or supplemented by renewable options. The course also includes a lecture from industry experts.

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EEE4012 Renewable Energy Sources L T P J C

3 0 0 0 3
Pre-requisite EEE3003 Syllabus version
Anti-requisite v. 1.0
Course Objectives:
 The course aims to impart in depth knowledge of various types of renewable energy
sources.

Expected Course Outcome:


On completion of the course the student will be able to
 Obtain knowledge of different types of renewable energy sources.
 Identify the locations where opportunities exist for tapping renewable energy sources
 Understand the different areas where the conventional energy sources can be replaced
or supplemented by renewable energy sources

Student Learning Outcomes (SLO): 1, 2, 5

Module:1 Introduction to Energy Sources Hours: 4 SLO: 1, 2


Energy sources on earth – Energy utilisation – Global energy problems and role of renewable
energy – Introduction to alternate energy sources.

Module:2 Solar Energy and Applications Hours: 8 SLO: 1, 5


Solar radiation - Solar radiation geometry – Solar radiation measurements – Principles,
Characteristics and efficiency of different types of collectors-Solar cell-Solar cell array. Solar
energy applications: water heaters, air heaters, solar cooling, solar cooking, solar pumping, and
solar drying – Solar electric power generation: Solar tower concept (solar pond) and Solar
photo-voltaic.

Module:3 Wind Energy Hours: 7 SLO: 1, 5


Energy from the wind - Types and General theory of wind mills - Performance of wind
machines-wind power efficiency - wind electric generation schemes -Applications of wind
Energy - stand-alone and grid connected systems.

Module:4 Tidal and Wave Energy Hours: 7 SLO: 1, 5


Energy from tides and waves - Tidal Barrage -working principles and operation of different
types tidal and wave power generation- Design of 5 MW OTEC pro-commercial plant.
Economics and Environmental impacts of OTEC.

Module:5 Geothermal Energy Hours: 6 SLO: 1, 2


Estimation of geothermal power – Geothermal sources - principle of working and operation of
different types of geothermal power generation- Future of geothermal energy.

Module:6 Bio-Energy Hours: 6 SLO: 1,2


Biomass conversion techniques: Biogas generation, classification and types of biogas plants,
Energy from biomass: Industrial wastes, municipal waste, burning plants and agricultural
wastes.

Module:7 Fuel Cells Energy Hours: 5 SLO: 1, 2


Fuel cells – Principle of operation, classification and types of fuel cells – Applications-
Limitations and future prospect.

Module:8 Lecture by industry experts. Hours: 2


Total Lecture Hours Hours: 45
Text Book(s)
1. Frank Kreith, Susan Krumdeick, Principles of Sustainable Energy Systems, CRC press,
Taylor and Francis group, Second Edition, 2014
2. G.D. Rai, Non‐Conventional Energy Sources, Khanna Publishers, 2004.
Reference Books
1. John Twidell and Tony Weir, Renewable Energy Resources, Second edition, Taylor &
Francis, 2006.
2. S.P. Sukhatme, Solar Energy, Principles of Thermal Collection and Storage, Tata
McGraw Hill Publishers, Fourth Print, February 2015.
3. G.D. Rai, Solar Energy Utilizations, Khanna Publishers, Second Revised Edition, 2004.
4. Ronald Shaw, Wave Energy: A Design Challenge, Eills Horwood Ltd. Publishers, First
Edition 1982.
5. Putnam, Energy from the Wind, Prentice Hall of India.2004.
Recommended by Board of Studies 05/03/2016
Approved by Academic Council 40th AC Date 18/03/2016

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