Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology BE EEE SEEA3002 Renewable Energy Systems Syllabus

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Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology BE EEE SEEA3002 Renewable Energy Systems Syllabus

SATHYABAMA INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY SCHOOL OF ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING

SEEA3002 RENEWABLE ENERGY SYSTEMS
L T P Credits Total Marks
3 0 0 3 100

UNIT 1 INTRODUCTION 9 Hrs.
Classification of Energy Resources - Importance of Non Conventional Energy Resources - Advantages and Disadvantages
of Non-Conventional Energy Resources - Environmental Aspects of Energy - World Energy status - Energy scenario in India
- Principles of Energy Conservation – Cogeneration.

UNIT 2 SOLAR ENERGY 9 Hrs.
Theory of solar cells - VI and PV curves - Equivalent circuit. Concept of solar PV module, Panel, Array, Maximum Power
Point tracking - Solar PV systems - Solar PV Applications. Solar Thermal Systems-Solar Collector’s Classifications- Flat
plate collectors - Focus type collectors – Solar Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning System - Solar Pond Power Plant - Solar
Thermal Power Plant.

UNIT 3 WIND ENERGY 9 Hrs.
Wind Power and its Sources-Energy from Wind - Horizontal axis Wind Turbine - Vertical Axis Wind Turbine - Wind Energy
Conversion Systems - Cp Vs Speed Curve.

UNIT 4 GEOTHERMAL, BIOMASS, TIDAL ENERGY 9 Hrs.
Geothermal Energy:-Resources of geothermal energy- environmental considerations. Bio-mass-Availability of bio-mass and
its conversion technologies-Biogas production from Bio-mass. Tidal energy-tidal range power-ocean tidal energy
conversion-Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion technology (OTEC).

UNIT 5 FUEL CELL AND MISCELLANEOUS NON CONVENTIONAL TEACHNOLOGIES 9 Hrs.
Fuel Cells - Principle of Working - Classification of Fuel Cells - Construction, Working and Performance of Phosphoric Acid
Fuel Cell and Alkaline Fuel Cell - VI Characteristics of Fuel Cell - Fuel Cell Power Plant - MHD Power Conversion-
Thermo Electric Power Conversion - Thermionic Power Conversion.
Max. 45 Hrs.

COURSE OUTCOMES
On completion of the course, student will be able to
CO1 - Understand world and Indian energy scenario and the need of renewable energy.
CO2 - Describe the use of solar energy and its various applications.
CO3 - Appreciate the need of Wind Energy and the various components used in energy generation and their
classifications.
CO4 - Acquire the knowledge of geothermal, Biomass energy resources, tidal power and OTEC.
CO5 - Understand the concept of fuel cells and their classifications.
CO6 - Acquire the knowledge of MHD, Thermo Electric and Thermionic Power Conversion.

TEXT / REFERENCE BOOKS
1. B Khan ,“Non-conventional Energy resources”, Tata McGraw Hill, 2nd Edition 2009.
2. Mukund R. Patel, “Wind & Solar Power Systems- Design, Analysis and Operation”, Taylor and Francis, 2nd Edition
2005.
3. James Larminie & Andrew Dicks, “Fuel Cell Systems Explained”, John Wiely & Sons, 2nd Edition, 2003.
4. John Twideu and Tony Weir, “Renewal Energy Resources”, BSP Publications, 2006.
5. C.S. Solanki, “Renewal Energy Technologies: A Practical Guide for Beginners”, PHI Learning, 2008.
6. Eric Jeffs, “Green Energy: Sustainable Electricity Supply with Low Environmental Impact”, CRC Press, USA 2010.

END SEMESTER EXAMINATION QUESTION PAPER PATTERN
Max. Marks: 100 Exam Duration: 3 Hrs.
PART A: 10 Question of 2 marks each – No choice 20 Marks
PART B: 2 Questions from each unit of internal choice; each carrying 16 marks 80 Marks