Subject Syllabus
CE504 (C) - Renewable Energy Sources
CIVIL · Semester 5
Course Modules
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Wind Energy, Wind Mills, Grid connected systems; System configuration, working principles, limitationsEffects of wind speed and grid conditions; Grid independent systems - wind-battery, wind-diesel, wind-hydro biomass etc.Wind operated pumps, controller for energy balanceSmall Hydro System: Grid connected system, system configuration, working principles, limitations; Effect of hydro potential and grid conditionSynchronous versus Induction Generator for stand alone systems; Use of electronic load controllers and self excited induction generatorsWave Energy System: System configuration: grid connected and hybrid Systems
Extraterrestrial solar radiation, terrestrial solar radiation, Solar thermal conversionSolar Photonic System: Solar cell, Solar cell materials, efficiency, Characteristics of PV panels under varying insulationPV operated lighting and water pumps, characteristics of motors and pumps connected to PV panelsBiomass Energy System: System configuration, Biomass engine driven generators, feeding loads in stand-alone or hybrid modes, Biomass energy and their characteristics
Energy efficient motors and other equipment; Energy saving in Power Electronic controlled drivesElectricity saving in pumps, airconditioning, power plants, process industries, illumination etc.Methods of Energy Audit; Measurements systems; efficiency measurements; energy regulationTypical case studies, various measuring devices analog and digital, use of thyristers