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BE Mechanical 2003 Structure - K. K. Wagh Education Society

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(402045): Non-Conventional Energy Sources (Elective I)<br />

Teaching Scheme<br />

Lectures. : 4 Hrs/Week<br />

Examination Scheme<br />

Paper: 100 Marks<br />

1. Solar Energy :<br />

Availability, limitations, energy efficiency by first and second law of<br />

thermodynamics, application of solar energy.<br />

2. Solar Radiation:<br />

<strong>Structure</strong> of the sun, energy radiated by the sun, angular relationship of earth and<br />

sun position, measurement of solar radiation.<br />

3. Flat Plate collectors:<br />

Types of constructional details of flat plate collector, energy balance for a flat<br />

plate collector, simple equation and performance curves, selection of flat plate<br />

collector.<br />

4. Solar concentrator:<br />

Limitations of flat plate collectors, various types of concentrators, their<br />

advantage, simple thermal energy balance equations, heliostats, selection of<br />

various materials for concentrators and reflecting surfaces.

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