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    Name of the Programme: UG

    Course Code: VAC-113


    Title of the Course: Green Energy Systems
    Number of Credits: 02
    Total Hours: 30
    Effective from AY: 2023-24
    Pre-requisites for the Same as programme prerequisite
    Course

    Course Objectives: 1. To demonstrate the importance of solar energy collection and


    storage.
    2. To understand the principles of wind energy and biomass energy.
    3. To gain knowledge on geothermal and ocean energy.
    4. To gain knowledge on geothermal and ocean energy.
    5. To understand the concepts of green manufacturing systems.
    Content: Unit I 15 hours
    Solar, Wind and Biomass Energy
    Solar (10 hours)
    SOLAR RADIATION: Role and potential of new and
    renewable sources, the solar energy option,
    Environmental impact of solar power, structure of the
    sun, the solar constant, sun-earth relationships,
    coordinate systems and coordinates of the sun, extra-
    terrestrial and terrestrial solar radiation, solar radiation
    on titled surface, instruments for measuring solar
    radiation and sun shine, solar radiation data, numerical
    problems. Photo voltaic energy conversion – types of PV
    cells.
    SOLAR ENERGY COLLECTION: Flat plate and
    concentrating collectors, classification of concentrating
    collectors, orientation.
    SOLAR ENERGY STORAGE AND APPLICATIONS:
    Different methods, sensible, latent heat and stratified
    storage, solar ponds, solar applications- solar
    heating/cooling technique, solar distillation and drying,
    solar cookers, central power tower concept and solar
    chimney.
    Wind and Biomas (5 hours)
    WIND ENERGY: Sources and potentials, horizontal and
    vertical axis windmills, performance characteristics, betz
    criteria, types of winds, wind data measurement.

    BIO-MASS: Principles of bio-conversion,


    anaerobic/aerobic digestion, types of bio-gas digesters,
    gas yield, utilization for cooking, bio fuels, I.C. engine
    operation and economic aspects.
    Unit II 15 Hours
    Geothermal And Ocean Energy, Energy Efecient
    Systems, And Green Manufacturing Systems
    GEOTHERMAL ENERGY: Resources, types of wells,
    methods of harnessing the energy.
    OCEAN ENERGY: OTEC, Principles of utilization,
    setting of OTEC plants, thermodynamic cycles. Tidal
    and wave energy: Potential and conversion
    techniques.

    (A) ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS: Energy efficient motors,


    energy efficient lighting and control, selection of
    luminaire, variable voltage variable frequency drives
    (adjustable speed drives), controls for HVAC (heating,
    ventilation, and air conditioning), demand site
    management.
    (B) MECHANICAL SYSTEMS: Fuel cells- principle,
    thermodynamic aspects, selection of fuels & working of
    various types of fuel cells, environmentally friendly and
    Energy efficient compressors and pumps.

    Environmental impact of the current manufacturing


    practices and systems, benefits of green manufacturing
    systems, selection of recyclable and environment
    friendly materials in manufacturing, design and
    implementation of efficient and sustainable green
    production systems with examples like environmentally
    friendly machining, vegetable based cutting fluids,
    alternate casting and joining techniques, zero waste
    manufacturing.
    Pedagogy: Lectures/Experiential Learning
    References/
    Readings: 1. Sukhatme S.P. and Nayak J.K. Solar Energy – Principles of
    Thermal Collection and Storage, Tata McGraw Hill,1984.

    2. Khan B.H ,Non-Conventional Energy Resources, Tata McGraw


    Hill, New Delhi, 2006.

    3. Paulo Davim J. , Green Manufacturing Processes and Systems,


    Springer 2013.

    4. K.S Jagadeesh, B.V Venkata Rama Reddy and K.S Nanjunda


    Rao Alternative Building Materials and Technologies 2nd
    edition,New Age International,2017.

    5. D.Yogi Goswami, Frank Krieth & John F Kreider Principles of


    Solar Engineering,4th edition,Taylor & Francis, 2022.
    Course Outcomes Students will,
    1. Explain the importance of solar energy collection and storage
    2. Apply the principles of wind energy and biomass energy.
    3. Analyse knowledge on geothermal and ocean energy.
    4. Learn about energy efficient systems.
    5. Discuss the concepts of green manufacturing systems

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