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