Design of Renewable Energy Systems
Course Name:
TH705 Design of Renewable Energy Systems
Programme:
M.Tech (Thermal Engineering)
Semester:
Second
Category:
Programme Core (PC)
Credits (L-T-P):
(3-0-0) 3
Content:
Biogas: Aerobic and anaerobic bio-conversion processes, raw materials, properties, properties of biogas (Calorific
value and composition), biogas plant technology and status, Geothermal Energy: Hot springs and steam ejection, site
selection, power plants, advanced concept, Solar energy: Principles, scope and applications, Fusion: Nuclear
reactions, Fuels ignition temperature, Confinement schemes. Current status, Wind Energy: Wind energy potential measurement, aerofoil design, wind mill and wind electric generator, Mini and micro-hydel.
References:
J.W.Twidell and A.D. Weer, Renewable energy sources, ELBS.
P.D. Dunn, Renewable energies: Sources, Conversion and Application.
S.Rao and B.B. Parulekar, Energy Technology, Khanna Publisher.
Desire LE Gourieres, Wind power plant: Theory and Design, Pergamon press.
B.T.Nijaguna, BiomassTtechnology, New Age International Publisher
Department:
Mechanical Engineering