SRM UNIVERSITY DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL ...

SRM UNIVERSITY
DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
M. Tech. SOLAR ENERGY (FULL TIME)
CURRICULUM
Post-Graduate Programme
M. Tech. – Solar Energy
Eligibility: B. E. / B. Tech. (Mechanical Engineering / Automobile Engineering / Chemical
Engineering / Electrical and Electronics Engineering)
M. Sc. (Physics)
Duration: 2 years in 4 Semesters
Core Courses
Course
Course Name L T P C
code
MES 0501 Solar Radiation and Energy Conversion 3 0 2 4
MES 0502 Heat Transfer in Solar Systems 3 0 2 4
MES 0503
MES 0504
Control and Drives for Solar Systems
OR
Instrumentation and Control in Energy Systems
3
3
0
0
2
2
4
4
MES 0601 Solar Collectors 3 2 0 4
MES 0602 Solar Thermal Systems 2 1 2 4
MES 0603 Solar Photovoltaic Systems 2 1 2 4
Optional / Elective Courses (Program Electives)
Course code Course Name L T P C
1 MES 0505 Materials Science for Solar Applications 3 0 0 3
2 MES 0506 Design of Solar Energy Systems 3 0 0 3
3 MES 0507 Modeling and Analysis of Solar Systems 3 0 0 3
4 MES 0508 Structural Analysis in Solar System Design 3 0 0 3
5 MES 0509 Nano materials for Solar Applications 3 0 0 3
6 MES 0510 Energy Conservation and Management 3 0 0 3
7 MES 0511 Energy Efficient Buildings and Systems 3 0 0 3
8 MES 0606 Advanced Energy Storage 3 0 0 3
9 MES 0607
Research Methodology and Experimental
Techniques
3 0 0 3
10 MES 0608 Energy Economics and Policy 3 0 0 3
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11 MES 0609 Conventional and Alternative Energy Systems 3 0 0 3
12 MES 0610 Computational Fluid Dynamics 3 0 0 3
13 MES 0611 Indian Global Energy Scenario 3 0 0 3
14 MES 0612 Environmental Impact of Energy Systems 3 0 0 3
15 MES 0613 Fuel Cell and Hydrogen Technology 3 0 0 3
16 MES 0614 Cogeneration and Waste Heat Recovery 3 0 0 3
Supportive Courses
Course code Course Name L T P C
MA0551
MA0507
MES 0604
MES 0605
Other Courses
Applied Mathematics for Engineers
OR
Computational Methods in Engineering
Computer Aided Engineering Graphics (for students
from Science stream)
OR
Optics in Solar Energy Applications (for students
from Engineering stream)
3 0 0 3
Course code Course Name L T P C
MES 0615 Seminar 0 0 2 1
MES 0616 Project work Phase I 0 0 12 6
MES 0617 Project work Phase II 0 0 36 18
1
3
1
0
3
0
3
3
L. Lecture hours, T. Tutorial hours, P. Practical Hours, C. Credits
Guidelines for choosing courses
Category
No of Courses
I semester II semester III semester IV semester
Core courses 3 3 - -
Optional / Elective Courses 1 1 3 -
Supportive courses 1 1 - -
Seminar - - 1 -
Project work Phase I - - 1 -
Project work Phase II - - - 1
Total number of credits to be earned for the award of degree: 70
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MES0501
SRM UNIVERSITY
MTECH PROGRAMME IN SOLAR ENERGY
SYLLABUS
I CORE COURSES
SOLAR RADIATION AND ITS CONVERSION
L T P C
3 2 0 4
PURPOSE:
To familiarize students with the characteristics of solar radiation, its global distribution, and
conversion methods of solar energy to heat and power.
INSTRUCTIONAL OBJECTIVES:
Upon successful completion of the course the students will be able to understand and apply
1. The characteristics and world distribution of solar radiation.
2. The solar radiation measurement techniques.
3. The methods of calculation of solar radiation availability at a given location.
4. The fundamentals of thermodynamic and direct conversion of solar energy to power.
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Sun is inexhaustible source of clean primary energy. World and India distribution of solar energy
resources. Solar spectrum, extraterrestrial solar radiation, solar constant. Solar radiation on the earth
surface: beam, diffuse, global. Direct normal irradiance DNI. Seasonal and daily variation. Solar
radiation measurement. Earth-sun angles. Calculation of total solar radiation on horizontal and tilted
surfaces. Prediction of solar radiation availability. Conversion of heat to work in thermodynamic
cycles - Carnot, Rankine, Brayton. Cycle useful work output and thermal efficiency. Conversion of
solar energy to electrical energy in solar thermal electric power plants. Direct conversion of solar
radiation to electricity in solar cells, physics and operation of solar cells.
REFERENCE BOOKS:
1. Duffie J.A., Beckman W.A. Solar Engineering of Thermal Processes, 3 rd ed., Wiley, 2006.
2. De Vos A. Thermodynamics of Solar Energy Conversion, Wiley-VCH, 2008.
3. Garg H.P., Prakash J. Solar Energy Fundamentals and Applications, Tata McGraw-Hill, 2005.
4. Kalogirou S.A. Solar Energy Engineering: Processes and Systems, Elsevier, 2009.
5. Petela, R. Engineering Thermodynamics of Thermal Radiation for Solar Power, McGraw-Hill,
2010.
6. Harvey D.L.D. Energy and the New Reality: Carbon-Free Energy…, Earthscan, 2010.
7. Foster R. et al. Solar Energy, CRC Press, 2010.
8. Letcher T.M. Future Energy, Elsevier, 2008.
9. Andrews J., Jelley N. Energy Science, Oxford Uni Press, 2010.
MES 0502
HEAT TRANSFER IN SOLAR THERMAL SYSTEMS
L T P C
3 0 2 4
PURPOSE:
To explore the fundamental principles of heat transfer processes and to understand the application of
analytical, experimental and numerical methods of heat transfer to the analysis and design of solar
thermal systems.
INSTRUCTIONAL OBJECTIVES:
Upon successful completion of the course the students will be able to understand and apply
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1. The heat transfer processes by conduction, convection and radiation.
2. The calculation methods for heat exchangers used in energy systems.
3. The numerical methods applied to heat transfer processes.
4. The knowledge of heat transfer to analysis and design of solar thermal systems.
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Heat transfer modes – conduction, convection and radiation. Thermo-physical properties of solids and
fluids. One-dimensional conduction in plane wall, cylindrical and spherical walls. Heat transfer
between two fluids separated by a wall, overall heat transfer coefficient. Unsteady-state conduction.
Convection governing equations – laws of conservation of momentum, mass and energy. Mechanisms
and empirical correlations for heat transfer calculation of forced and free convection in external and
internal flow of fluids. Heat transfer with phase change – boiling, condensation. Radiation heat
transfer – radiation properties, black and grey bodies, radiation laws, net energy exchange between
grey bodies of simple shape. Heat exchangers – types, configurations, design calculations. Numerical
methods used in heat transfer analysis and calculations. Application of the heat transfer knowledge to
analysis and design of solar thermal systems and their components.
REFERENCE BOOKS:
1. Mills A.F., Ganesan V. Heat Transfer, 2 nd ed., Pearson, 2009.
2. Minkowycz W.J., Sparrow E.M., Murthy J.Y. Handbook of Numerical Heat Transfer, 2 nd ed.,
Wiley, 2006.
3. Kreith F., Bohn M.S. Principles of Heat Transfer, 6 th ed., Thomson, 2001.
4. Venkateshan S.P. Heat Transfer, Ane Books, 2009.
5. Das S.K. Fundamentals of Heat and Mass Transfer, Narosa, 2010.
6. Duffie J.A., Beckman W. A. Solar Engineering of Thermal Processes, 3 rd ed., Wiley, 2006.
7. Sachdeva R.C. Fundamentals of Heat and Mass Transfer, 4 th ed., New Age, 2010.
8. Ghoshdastidar P.S. Heat Transfer, Oxford Uni Press, 2004.
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MES 0503
CONTROLS AND DRIVES FOR SOLAR ENERGY L T P C
SYSTEMS 3 0 0 3
PURPOSE:
To enable the students to learn the basic concepts of Proportional Integral and Derivative controllers
and different process controls involved in solar energy systems.
INSTRUCTIONAL OBJECTIVES:
Upon successful completion of the course the students will be able to understand and apply
1. The basic control actions and characteristics of different types of controllers.
2. The characteristics and mathematical modeling of final control elements.
3. The operation of control systems involved in solar energy systems.
4. The concept of embedded systems.
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Introduction to Proportional, Integral and Derivative (PID) controllers. Characteristics - cascade and
feedback - controllers design - feedback compensation. Response of controllers. Pneumatic and
Electronic realization of Controllers. Selection of a controller- I/P, P/I converters. Need for process
control and controller tuning. Evaluation criteria. Introduction to Matlab. Importance and types of
graphical output - matrix operations, integration, solution of differential equations-Types of errorconvergence
and stability-Models of mechanical systems-fluid behavior-heat transfer-solar
photovoltaic cell- transient and steady state response - simulation of the model using MATLAB.
Introduction and requirement of embedded system-challenges, issues and trends in embedded
software development system. Design cycle in development phase. Uses of emulator and in-circuit
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emulator. Application of embedded system - control system and industrial automation, handheld
computer, IVR system, and GPS receivers. Advanced control of solar plants. Basic control
schematics. Basic structures of adaptive control. Model-based predictive control strategies. Frequency
domain control and robust optimal control. Heuristic fuzzy logic control. Introduction to LABVIEW,
current Trends in instrumentation using LABVIEW.
REFERENCE BOOKS:
1. Johnson G.C. et al. Control System Design, Pearson, 2003.
2. Velten K. Mathematical Modeling and Simulation, Wiley-VCH, 2009.
3. Camacho E.F. et al. Advanced Control of Solar Plants, Springer,1997
4. Palm W.J. Introduction to MATLAB 7. 0 for Engineers, Tata McGraw-Hill, 2004
5. Meyer W.J. Concepts of Mathematical Modeling, Dover Publ., 2004
6. Dym C.L. Principles of Mathematical Modeling, Elsevier, 2004.
MES 0504 INSTRUMENTATION AND CONTROL FOR ENERGY L TP C
SYSTEMS 3 0 2 4
PURPOSE:
To study the types and working principle various instruments and control systems used for energy
systems.
INSTRUCTIONAL OBJECTIVES:
Upon successful completion of the course the students will be
1. Familiar with the characteristics of instruments.
2. Familiar with the intelligent instruments.
3. Familiar with the measurement techniques for thermo physical properties.
4. Able to know the flow visualisation measurement techniques.
5. Able to know the computer automated measurements and controls.
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Instruments classification. Characteristics– Static and dynamic. Systematic and random
errors.Statistical analysis- Uncertainty – selection and reliability. Data logging and acquisition.
Measurement of temperature, pressure and flow. Intelligent instruments-physical variables-error
reduction. Gas analyzers-measurement of smoke, dust and moisture, pH-gas chromatographyspectrometry.
Review of basic measurement techniques. Flow visualization Techniques, shadow
graph, Schileren, interferometer, LDA, heat flux measurement, Telemetry in energy systems. Digital
Transducers – Interface system and Standards – Computer automated measurements and controls
(CAMAC) standards – Remote monitoring and control of boiler houses – Microprocessor based
temperature control system – Introduction to Microcontrollers – Process control system – Pneumatic
control systems.
REFERENCE BOOKS:
1. Turner J., Hill M. Instrumentation for Engineers and Scientists, Oxford University Press, 2009.
2. Venkateshan S.P. Mechanical Measurements, Ane Books, 2009.
3. Doeblin E.O., Malik D.N. Measurement Systems, Tata McGraw-Hill, 2007.
4. Ghosh M.K. Measurement and Instrumentation, Ane Books, 2010.
5. Sirohi R.S., Radha Krishna H.C. Mechanical Measurements, New Age, 2007.
6. Helfrick A.D., Cooper W.D. Modern Electronic Instrumentation and Measurement Techniques,
PHI, 2010.
7. Sumathi S., Sureka P. Virtual Instrumentation Using LABVIEW, Springer, 2007.
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MES 0601
SOLAR COLLECTORS
L T P C
3 0 2 4
PURPOSE:
To familiarize the students with principle of operation, structure, testing and installation of major
types of solar collectors and concentrators.
INSTRUCTIONAL OBJECTIVES:
Upon successful completion of the course the students will be
1. Able to understand the fundamentals of non-concentrating solar collectors.
2. Able to understand the principles of operation and structure of major types of concentrating solar
collectors.
3. Able to understand the methods of performance calculations for major collector types.
4. Familiar with the techniques for testing solar collectors and concentrators.
5. Familiar with the installation and operation of solar collectors and concentrators in solar thermal
systems for low, middle and high temperature applications.
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Fundamentals of solar collectors as devices to convert solar energy to hat. Non-concentrating low
temperature flat-plate and evacuated tube collectors. Design and structures of collectors for heating
liquids and air. Optimal collector tilt and orientation. Collector performance - useful energy gain,
energy losses, efficiency. Use of selective coatings to enhance the collector efficiency. Concentrating
collectors for middle and high temperature applications. Line-focusing and point-focusing
concentrators: parabolic trough, parabolic dish, heliostat field with central receiver, Fresnel lenses,
compound parabolic concentrator. Sun tracking mechanisms. Concentrating collector performance -
concentration ratio, useful energy gain, energy losses, efficiency. Solar collector design, testing,
installation and operation. Application of non-concentrating collectors in low temperature solar
thermal plants for space heating and cooling, drying, seawater desalination. Use of concentrating
collectors for process heat production and power generation.
REFERENCE BOOKS:
1. Duffie J.A, Beckman W.A., Solar Engineering of Thermal Process, Wiley, 3 rd ed. 2006.
2. Goswami D.Y., Kreith F., Kreider J.F. Principles of Solar Engineering, 2 nd ed., Taylor and
Francis, 2000, Indian reprint, 2003.
3. Garg H.P., Prakash J. Solar Energy Fundamentals and Applications, Tata McGraw-Hill, 2005.
4. Kalogirou S.A. Solar Energy Engineering: Processes and Systems, Academic Press, 2009.
5. Chauhan D.S., Srivastava S.K. Non-Conventional Energy Resources, New Age, 2009.
6. Da Rosa, A.V. Fundamentals of Renewable Energy Processes, 2 nd ed., Academic Press, 2009.
MES 0602 SOLAR THERMAL SYSTEMS L T P C
3 0 2 4
PURPOSE:
To learn fundamentals and application of solar thermal systems for heating, cooling, power generation
and other applications. This course is designed to provide the knowledge about solar thermal energy
technology.
INSTRUCTIONAL OBJECTIVES:
Upon successful completion of the course the students will be able to understand and apply
1. The basic knowledge on solar thermal technology for water and space heating and cooling,
2. The basics of solar thermal technology for power generation and process heat production.
3. The functioning of main and auxiliary components of solar thermal systems.
4. The fundamentals of design calculations and analysis of solar thermal systems.
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COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Active and passive low temperature solar thermal systems. Solar water heaters with natural and pump
circulation. Components: flat-plate or evacuated tube collectors, energy storage, auxiliaries. Solar
water heater performance, efficiency. Solar space heating systems. Thermal energy storage systems:
sensible and latent heat storage. Solar vapor absorption refrigeration and space cooling. Solar
cooking, seawater desalination, solar pond, solar greenhouse. Solar systems for process heat
production and power generation. Types of solar thermal electric power plants based on parabolic
trough, solar tower (central receiver), parabolic dish/Stirling engine. Concentrated solar power using
Fresnel lenses. Fundamentals of design calculations and analysis of solar thermal systems. Solar plant
installation, economics.
REFERENCE BOOKS:
1. Kalogirou S.A. Solar Energy Engineering: Processes and Systems, Academic Press, 2009.
2. Vogel W., Kalb H. Large-Scale Solar Thermal Power Technologies, Wiley-VCH, 2010.
3. Duffie J. A, Beckman W . A., Solar Engineering of Thermal Process, Wiley, 3 rd ed. 2006.
4. Khartchenko N.V. Green Power: Eco-Friendly Energy Engineering, Tech Books, Delhi, 2004.
5. Andrews J., Jelley N. Energy Science, Oxford Uni Press, 2010.
6. Chauhan D.S., Srivastava S.K. Non-Conventional Energy Resources, New Age, 2009.
7. Goswami D.Y., Kreith F., Kreider J.F. Principles of Solar Engineering, 2 nd ed., Taylor and
Francis, 2000, Indian reprint, 2003.
8. Garg H.P., Prakash J. Solar Energy Fundamentals and Applications, Tata McGraw-Hill, 2005.
9. Laughton C. Solar Domestic Water Heating, Earthscan, 2010.
10. Yannas S. et al. Roof Cooling Techniques: Design Handbook, Earthscan, 2006.
MES 0603 SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC TECHNOLOGY L T P C
3 2 0 4
PURPOSE:
To learn the fundamentals, design and application of solar photovoltaic systems for power generation
on small and large scale for rural and urban electrification.
INSTRUCTIONAL OBJECTIVES:
Upon successful completion of the course the students will be able to understand and apply
1. The principle of direct solar energy conversion to power using PV technology.
2. The structure, materials and operation of solar cells, PV modules, and arrays.
3. The socio-economic and environmental merits of photovoltaic systems for a variety of
applications.
4. The prospects of photovoltaic technology for sustainable power generation.
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Photovoltaic effect - principle of direct solar energy conversion into electricity in a solar cell.
Semiconductor properties, energy levels, basic equations. Solar cell, p-n junction, structure.
Crystalline silicon cells, multiple-junction solar cells. Crystalline silicon modules, thin-film modules.
PV module performance - I-V characteristics of a PV module, MPP, efficiency, fill factor, effect of
irradiation and temperature. Concentrator photovoltaics. Design of PV systems. PV system
applications: building-integrated photovoltaic units, grid-interacting central power stations, standalone
devices for distributed power supply in remote and rural areas, solar cars, aircraft, space solar
power satellites. System components: PV arrays, inverters, batteries, charge controls, net power
meters. PV array installation, operation, costs, reliability. Socio-economic and environmental merits
of photovoltaic systems.
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REFERENCE BOOKS:
1. Messenger R.A., Ventre J. Photovoltaic Systems Engineering, 3rd ed., CRC Press, 2010.
2. Petrova-Koch V. et al. Highly-Efficient Low-Cost Photovoltaics, Springer, 2009.
3. Luque A.L.and Andreev V.M., eds. Concentrator Photovoltaics, Springer, 2007.
4. Hankins M. Stand-Alone Solar Electric Systems, Earthscan, 2010.
5. Electricity from Renewable Resources: Status, Prospects, and Impediments. Washington,
National Academies Press, 2010.
6. Planning and Installing Photovoltaic Systems: Guide for Installers, Architects and Engineers, 2 nd
ed., Earthscan, 2008.
7. Jha A.R. Solar Cell Technology and Applications, CRC Press, 2010.
8. Partain L.D., Fraas L.M. Solar Cells and Their Applications, 2 nd ed., Wiley, 2010.
9. Reddy P.J. Science and Technology of Photovoltaics, 2 nd ed., CRC Press, 2010.
10. Boxwell M. Solar Electricity Handbook, Greenstream Publ., 2010.
11. Luque A.L., ed. Handbook of Photovoltaic Science and Engineering, Wiley, 2003.
III OPTIONAL / ELECTIVE COURSES
MES 0505
MATERIALS SCIENCE FOR SOLAR ENERGY
APPLICATIONS
L T P C
3 0 0 3
PURPOSE:
This course provides the basic knowledge of modern materials science and engineering with
application to solar energy systems.
INSTRUCTIONAL OBJECTIVES:
Upon successful completion of the course the students will be able to understand and apply
1. The basics of materials science and engineering.
2. The properties of various materials and special coatings, and their application.
3. The testing of materials behavior suitable for application in solar energy systems.
4. The environmental impact on solar system materials and their corrosion protection.
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Fundamental principles of materials science: electronic and atomic structures, atomic bonding in
solids, crystal structure, microstructure, solidification, alloys. Mechanical, photonic, thermal,
electrical and magnetic properties of metals, alloys, semiconductors, polymers, glass, composites,
nanomaterials and magnetic materials. Elasticity in metals and polymers, plastic deformation, yield
stress, shear strength, strengthening mechanisms, effect of temperature, fracture behavior of various
materials, failure analysis, solid solutions, phase diagrams, definition of structures. Basics of strength
of materials. Concepts of stress and strain. Hooke's law. Tension, compression, and shear, stress-strain
diagram. Thermal stresses. Materials for components of solar thermal and photovoltaic systems: solar
collectors, special coatings, reflectors, lenses, receivers, thermal energy storage, heat exchangers,
solar cells, modules, batteries, inverters, charge controls, supporting structures. Wind load on
structures and solar system components - collector fields, photovoltaic arrays. Environmental effects –
weathering and corrosion testing of materials in solar systems.
REFERENCE BOOKS:
1. Callister W.D. Materials Science and Engineering an Introduction, 6 th ed., Wiley, 2004.
2. Raghavan V. Materials Science and Engineering, Prentice-Hall India, 2007.
3. Ramamrutam S. Strength of Materials, 16 th ed., Danpat Rai Publ., 2010.
4. Callister W.D. Materials Science and Engineering, 6 th ed., Wiley India, 2009
5. Sheckelford J.F., Muralidham M.K. Intro to Materials Science for Engineers, 6 th ed., Pearson,
2007.
6. Askeland D.R. Science and Engineering of Materials, 4 th ed., Tomson, 2003.
7. Balasubramaniam R. Callister's Materials Science and Engineering, Wiley India, 2007.
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MES 0506
DESIGN OF SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEMS
L T P C
3 0 0 3
PURPOSE:
To familiarize the students with design methods suitable for solar thermal and photovoltaic systems.
INSTRUCTIONAL OBJECTIVES:
Upon successful completion of the course the students will be able
1. To express ideas in sketches, interpret and create engineering drawings,
2. To model the processes, perform design calculations, using software, select components and
choose materials,
3. To develop competence skills and self-confidence as design engineers,
4. To complete projects on schedule and within budget.
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course emphasizes the creativity of the design process and systems approach to the design. It
includes system conceptual design, design of major components and overall system design based on
application of physical principles to the solar system design.. The process includes idea generation,
concept selection and estimation, design of major components, and overall system design. Solar
radiation data. Design of solar thermal systems for water and space heating and cooling, power
generation. f-Chart calculation method for sizing solar water and space heating systems. Design of
non-focusing and focusing collectors, heat storage. Design of photovoltaic off-grid and gridconnected
power systems incl. system components - PV modules, batteries, charge controllers,
inverters, auxiliaries. Performance analysis of a photovoltaic system, estimation of its economics.
Using software codes for design of solar thermal and photovoltaic systems. Application examples.
REFERENCE BOOKS:
1. Duffie J.A. and Beckman W.A. Solar Engineering of Thermal Process, Wiley, 3 rd ed., 2006.
2. Da Rosa A.V. Fundamentals of Renewable Energy Processes, 2 nd ed., Academic Press, 2009.
3. Kalogirou S.A. Solar Energy Engineering: Processes and Systems, Academic Press, 2009.
4. Sen Z. Solar Energy Fundamentals and Modeling Techniques, Turkey, 2008
5. Vogel W., Kalb H. Large-Scale Solar Thermal Power Technologies, Wiley-VCH, 2010.
6. Dincer I., Rosen M. Thermal Energy Storage, 2nd ed., Wiley, 201
7. Prasad D., & Snow, M., eds. Designing with Solar Power, Earthscan, 2005.
MES 0507 MODELING AND ANALYSIS OF SOLAR SYSTEMS L T P C
3 0 0 3
PURPOSE:
To familiarize the students with methods of modeling and analysis of solar thermal and PV systems.
INSTRUCTIONAL OBJECTIVES:
Upon successful completion of the course the students will be able to understand and apply
1. the analysis techniques for solar thermal systems,
2. the analysis techniques for photovoltaic systems,
3. the software for modeling and design of solar thermal systems and their components,
4. the software for modeling and design of photovoltaic systems and their components.
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COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course presents fundamental knowledge and tools related to modeling and analysis of solar
energy systems. Modeling overview - levels of analysis, steps in model development, examples of
models. Quantitative techniques: interpolation. polynomial, lagrangian, curve fitting, regression
analysis, solution of transcendental equations. Numerical solution of differential equations- overview,
convergence, accuracy. Introduction to the methodology of the system modeling, analysis, simulation
and economic assessment. Overview of effective tools for solar energy systems: RETScreen - to
evaluate the energy production and savings of various types of renewable energy and energy efficient
technologies, TRNSYS used for dynamic simulation of solar heating and cooling systems,
GREENIUS - for simulation, design and analysis of solar thermal electric and photovoltaic systems,
PVSYST - for sizing, simulation and analysis of photovoltaic systems. Case studies of energy system
optimization. Application: analysis and design of solar thermal and photovoltaic systems.
REFERENCE BOOKS:
1. Bender E.A. Introduction to Mathematical Modeling, Dover Publ., 2000.
2. Meyer W.J. Concepts of Mathematical Modeling, Dover Publ., 2004.
3. Dym C.L. Principles of Mathematical Modeling, Elsevier, 2004.
4. Duffie J.A., Beckman W.A. Solar Engineering of Thermal Process, Wiley, 3 rd ed. 2006.
5. Kalogirou S.A. Solar Energy Engineering: Processes and Systems, Academic Press, 2009.
6. Sen Z. Solar Energy Fundamentals and Modeling Techniques, Turkey, 2008.
7. Vanek F.M., Albright L.D. Energy Systems Engineering, McGraw-Hill, 2008.
MES 0508
STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS IN SOLAR SYSTEM DESIGN
L T P C
3 2 0 4
PURPOSE:
To study the principles of structural analysis and its application to solar energy system structures.
INSTRUCTIONAL OBJECTIVES:
Upon successful completion of the course the students will be
1. familiar with the concepts and principles of structural analysis,
2. able to apply the structural analysis in solar energy system structure design,
3. able to perform the wind load calculation for solar energy system structures.
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Concepts and principles of strength of materials: stress and strain, tension, compression, stress-strain
diagram. Thermal stresses. Principal plane, principal stress, maximum shearing stress. Cylinders and
spherical shells. Principles of structural analysis. Types of structures and loads. Normal force, shear
force, bending moment and torsion. Analysis of pin-jointed trusses, cables, arches. Bending, shear,
torsion of beams. Composite beams. Deflection of beams. Complex stress and strain. Analysis of
statically determinate structures. Principle of superposition. Determinacy and stability. Analysis of
simple diaphragm and shear wall systems. Analysis of statically indeterminate structures. Influence
lines. Structural instability. Approximate analysis of statically indeterminate structures. Vertical and
lateral loads on building frames. External work and strain energy. Force method of analysis: frames,
trusses, composite structures. Displacement method of analysis: beams, frames. moment distribution
for beams, frames. Fundamentals of the stiffness method. Matrix analysis of trusses, beams and
frames by the direct stiffness method. Wind loads. Wind load on building structures. Wind load on
solar collectors and PV panels mounted on the roof. Barriers: varieties of materials and air barrier
configuration.
REFERENCE BOOKS:
1. Hibbeler R.C. Structural Analysis, 7th ed., Prentice Hall, 2009.
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2. Ramamrutam S. Strength of Materials, 16 th ed., Danpat Rai Publ., 2010.
3. McCormac J.C. Structural Analysis: Classical and Matrix Methods, 4th ed., Wiley, 2007.
4. Leet K. et al. Fundamentals of Structural Analysis, 3rd ed., McGraw-Hill, 2008.
5. Al Nageim H. et al. Structural Mechanics: Loads, Analysis, Design and Materials, 7th ed.,
Prentice Hall/Pearson, 2010.
6. Bangash M.Y.H. Shock, Impact and Explosion: Structural Analysis and Design, Springer, 2009.
7. Rajan S.D. Introduction to Structural Analysis and Design, 2001.
8. Dyrbye C. Wind Loads on Structures, 3rd ed., Wiley, 1997.
MES 0509
NANOMATERIALS FOR SOLAR ENERGY APPLICATIONS
L T P C
3 0 0 3
PURPOSE:
To study the nanotechnology applications in solar energy engineering.
INSTRUCTIONAL OBJECTIVES:
Upon successful completion of the course the students will be familiar with
1. the nanostructures and nanomaterials and their properties,
2. the use of nanostructures and nanomaterials in solar energy conversion devices and systems,
3. the use of nanostructures and nanomaterials in solar energy storage,
4. the use of nanostructures and nanomaterials in the fuel cell and hydrogen technology.
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Nanotechnology in energy production. Conversion of thermal energy to electrical energy using
nanostructures and nanomaterials. Materials selection criteria, particle-scale effect. Phase
compositions on nanoscale microstructures. Thermal and thermoelectric properties of nanostructures -
modeling and metrology. Nanowires, nanostructures, nanocomposites. Use of nanostructures and
nanomaterials in solar technology for energy conversion. Photochemical solar cells, PV panels with
nanostructures. Nanostructures and nanomaterials utilization in solar energy storage systems. Use of
nanostructures and nanomaterials in fuel cell technology. High and low temperature fuel cells,
cathode and anode reactions, fuel cell catalysts, electrolytes, ceramic catalysts. Use of nanotechnology
in hydrogen production and storage. Nanotechnology for electrochemical energy storage.
REFERENCE BOOKS:
1. Garcia-Martinez J., ed. Nanotechnology for Energy Challenge, Wiley-VCH, Weinheim, 2010.
2. Wiesner M.R. and Bottero J.-Y. Environmental Nanotechnology: Applications and Impacts of
Nanomaterials, Tata McGraw-Hill, 2007.
3. Karkare I.K. Nanotechnology - Fundamentals and Applications, IK Intern. Publ., 2008.
4. Maheshwar Sharon, Madhuri Sharon. Carbon Nanoforms and Applications, McGraw-Hill,
2010.
5. Leite E.R. Nanostructured Materials for Electrochemical Energy Production and Storage,
Springer, 2009.
6. Eftekhari A. Nanostructured Materials in Electrochemistry, Wiley-VCH, 2008.
7. Tsakalakos L. Nanotechnology for Photovoltaics, CRC, 2010.
8. Vayssieres L. On Solar Hydrogen and Nanotechnology, Wiley, 2009.
9. Allhoff F. et al. What is Nanotechnology…Wiley, 2010.
MES 0510
ENERGY CONSERVATION AND MANAGEMENT
L T P C
3 0 0 3
PURPOSE:
To familiarize the students with energy conservation and management.
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INSTRUCTIONAL OBJECTIVES:
Upon successful completion of the course the students will be able to understand and apply
1. The techniques for solving practical problems related to thermal energy conservation,
2. The techniques for solving practical problems related to electrical energy conservation,
3. The concepts and techniques of energy management,
4. The energy management methods for conducting audits and achieving energy savings.
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Energy conservation - basic concepts and principles. Energy conservation in buildings, industry,
transport. Energy efficient heating and cooling systems. Energy conservation in HVAC. Energy
conservation through application of thermal insulation and efficient controls. Maintenance
engineering. Energy efficient lighting, energy efficient motors. Building energy management. Tariffs
and power factor improvement. Energy management concepts, energy demand, energy supply,
economic analysis. Duties and responsibilities of energy managers. Electrical and thermal energy
management, supply side. Methods to minimize energy supply-demand gap. Modernization of
thermal power plants. Demand side energy management. Energy conservation in boilers, steam
turbines and industrial heating systems, auxiliaries (motors, pumps, fans etc.). Cogeneration systems.
Waste heat recovery. Use of heat exchangers and heat pumps.
REFERENCE BOOKS:
1. Kreith F., Goswami D.Y. Energy Management and Conservation Handbook, Taylor & Francis,
2008.
2. Jayamaha L. Energy-Efficient Building Systems, McGraw-Hill, 2007.
3. Russell C. Managing Energy from the Top Down, Fairmount Press, 2010.
4. Neelameggham N.R. et al. Energy Technology 2010: Conservation, Wiley-VCH, 2010.
5. Energy Efficiency in Buildings: CIBSE Guide, 2nd ed., CIBSE, 2004.
6. CIPEC, Energy Savings Toolbox, Natural Resources Canada, 2007.
7. Wulfinghoff D.R. Energy Efficiency Manual, Energy Inst. Press, 2003.
8. Neelameggham N.R. et al. Energy Technology 2010: Conservation, Wiley-VCH, 2010.
MES 0511
ENERGY EFFICIENT BUILDINGS AND SYSTEMS
L T P C
3 0 0 3
PURPOSE:
This course provides an introduction to the energy efficient building design, construction, operation
and it economics
INSTRUCTIONAL OBJECTIVES:
Upon successful completion of the course the students will be able to understand and apply
1. The concepts and techniques of energy efficient buildings and solar house design features,
2. The concepts and techniques of solar passive heating and cooling systems,
3. The integration of active solar thermal elements and PV modules in the building envelope,
4. The principles, materials, systems and construction techniques to create energy efficient and green
buildings with utilization solar energy.
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Concepts of energy efficient buildings and energy efficient HVAC systems. Calculation of heating
and cooling loads of the building. Building’s energy balance accounting for solar energy gain, heat
losses, internal heat sources. Passive solar design for heating and cooling, solar house.
Passive heating techniques: direct solar heat gain, Trombe wall, sun space. Potential for energy
savings through proper design and use of renewable energy sources. Low energy and zero energy
buildings. Design of passive solar heating systems. Passive building cooling techniques: natural
ventilation, evaporative cooling, reradiation. Sizing windows, thermal mass, thermal insulation.
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Integration of active solar thermal elements and PV modules in the building envelope. Combination of
a solar system, heat pump, and waste heat recovery system.
Green building features: green materials, integrated ecological design, sustainable site and
landscaping enhancing ecosystems, indoor environment quality, microclimate, daylighting, water and
waste management. Costs and benefits relevance to LEED / IGBC standards. High-performance green
buildings, economics. managing initial costs, environment benefits. International green globes
building assessment system.
REFERENCE BOOKS:
1. Means R.S. Green building: project planning and cost estimating. Kingston, Mass., 2006.
2. Kibert C.J. Sustainable Construction: Green Building Design…, 2 nd ed., Wiley, 2007.
3. Boecker J. et al. Integrative Design Guide to Green Building, Wiley, 2009.
4. Energy Efficiency in Buildings: CIBSE Guide, 2 nd ed., CIBSE, 2004.
5. Prasad D., Snow M., eds. Designing with Solar Power, Earthscan, 2005.
6. Eicker U. Low Energy Cooling for Sustainable Buildings, Wiley, 2009.
7. Gevorkian P. Alternative Energy Systems in Building Design, McGraw-Hill, 2010.
8. Attmann O. Green Architecture, McGraw-Hill, 2010.
9. Hyde R., ed. Bioclimatic Housing: Innovative Designs for Warm Climates, Earthscan, 2008.
10. Harvey D.L. Handbook on Low-Energy Buildings and District-Energy Systems, Earthscan, 2006.
11. Neelameggham N.R. et al. Energy Technology: Conservation, Wiley-VCH, 2010.
12. ECBC 2007 Manual, Bureau of Energy Efficiency, New Delhi, 2007.
13. Galloway T. Solar House: Guide for the Solar Designer, Oxford : Architectural Press, 2004.
MES 0606
ADVANCED ENERGY STORAGE
L T P C
3 0 0 3
PURPOSE:
To study the fundamentals and application of advanced energy storage systems for solar thermal and
photovoltaic systems.
INSTRUCTIONAL OBJECTIVES:
Upon successful completion of the course the students will be able to understand and apply
1. the concepts and techniques of advanced thermal storage systems (TES),
2. the design and analysis techniques used for various sensible heat storage types,
3. the concepts and designs of TES units using PCM materials,
4. the techniques used for storing mechanical and electrical energy.
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Basics of energy storage: necessity, utilization of energy storage devices, specific areas of
applications of energy storage, selection of types of energy to be stored, types of storage system.
Thermal storage systems (TES): types - sensible heat storage, latent heat storage. TES system
selection criteria. Latent heat storage types, properties of phase change materials. TES system
selection for solar water and space heating applications. Cold storage technologY for process cooling
and building air conditioning systems. Thermo-chemical energy storage and transport. Storage of
mechanical and electrical storage. Flywheel, pumped hydro, compressed air energy storage (CAES),
electro-chemical energy, magnetic energy, hydrogen energy. Energy storage for photovoltaic systems.
Application of nanostructured materials for energy production and storage.
REFERENCE BOOKS:
1. Dincer I., Rosen M. Thermal Energy Storage, 2 nd ed., Wiley, 2010.
2. Crabtree R.H. Energy Production and Storage, Wiley-VCH, 2010.
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3. Leite E.R. Nanostructured Materials for Electrochemical Energy Production and Storage,
Springer, 2009.
4. Zito R. Energy Storage, Wiley, 2010.
5. Duffie J.A, Beckman W.A., Solar Engineering of Thermal Process, Wiley, 3 rd ed. 2006.
6. Garg H.P., Prakash J. Solar Energy Fundamentals and Applications, Tata McGraw-Hill, 2005.
7. Kalogirou S.A. Solar Energy Engineering: Processes and Systems, Academic Press, 2009.
MES
0607
RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND EXPERIMENTAL L T P C
TECHNIQUES 3 0 0 3
PURPOSE:
To study the various research methodologies, data collection methods, sampling methods, analysis
and report writing.
INSTRUCTIONAL OBJECTIVES:
Upon successful completion of the course the students will be able to understand and apply
1. The research methodologies,
2. The data collection methods,
3. The sampling methods, sample test and analysis,
4. The methodology of report writing.
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Research methodology - definition, mathematical tools for analysis. Types of research, exploratory
research, conclusive research, modeling research, algorithmic research. Research process steps. Data
collection method. Primary data - observation method, personal interview, telephonic interview, mail
survey, questionnaire design. Secondary data- internal sources of data, external sources of data.
Scales, measurement, types of scale. Sampling methods. Probability sampling methods, simple
random sampling with and without replacement, stratified sampling, cluster sampling. Nonprobability
sampling method, convenience sampling, judgment sampling, quota sampling. Hypotheses
testing, Testing of hypotheses concerning means (one mean and difference between two means - one
tailed and two tailed tests), concerning variance - one tailed Chi-square test, Nonparametric tests, One
sample tests, one sample sign test, Kolmogorov-Smirnov test, run test for randomness, Two sample
tests,Two sample sign test, Mann-Whitney U test, K-sample test - Kruskal Wallis test (H-Test) -
Introduction to Discriminant analysis, Factor analysis, cluster analysis, multidimensional scaling,
conjoint analysis. Report writing, types of reports, Guidelines to review report, typing instructions,
oral presentation.
REFERENCE BOOKS:
1. Colwell R., ed. MENC Handbook of Research Methodologies, Oxford University Press, 2006.
2. Welman, J.C. et al. Research methodology, 3rd ed., Oxford University Press, 2005.
3. Panneerselvam R. Research Methodology, Prentice-Hall India, New Delhi, 2004.
4. Marczyk, G. et al. Essentials of research design and methodology, Wiley, 2005.
MES 0608
ENERGY ECONOMICS AND POLICY
L T P C
3 0 0 3
PURPOSE:
To make students competent in the areas of energy economics and policy, and energy auditing.
INSTRUCTIONAL OBJECTIVES:
Upon successful completion of the course the students will be able to understand and apply
1. the basics of energy economics and policy,
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2. the energy auditing techniques for different case studies,
3. the energy management techniques to solving practical problems,
4. the concepts and methods of energy economics to solar energy systems.
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course includes different measures of financial and economic performance and their relative
merits and limitations specifically for solar energy projects, the time value of money and derivation of
relevant formulae including B/C ratios, discount rate, standard and discount payback period,
depreciation, and net present benefit. Also studied are approaches for considering uncertainty,
financial incentives, various methods for financing solar energy projects, regulations, legislation,
cultural aspects, maintenance, insurance issues, and subsidy programs. Elements of economic
principles, economic calculation. Energy economics - basic concepts, unit cost of power generation
from different sources, payback period, NPV, IRR, and benefit-cost analysis. Conventional and
renewable (solar) energy resources and costs. Direct and indirect costs, pricing system. Project
management. Energy policy. Energy technology development priorities: significance of renewable
(solar) energy sources for sustainable economic development. Economics of solar energy systems.
Increase in value creation. Funding and sponsoring facilities, international organizations, national
possibilities. Incentives, subsidies, feed-in tariffs, carbon credits. Energy needs for economical growth
and national development. Socio-economics, basic needs, ethics. Ecological issues, sustainable energy
future. Energy auditing and management. Conservation of thermal and electrical energy in buildings
and various industries.
REFERENCE BOOKS:
1. Kreith F., Goswami D.Y. Energy Management and Conservation Handbook, Taylor and Francis,
2008.
2. Aswathanarayana U. Green Energy: Technology, Economics and Policy, CRC Press, 2010.
3. CIPEC. Energy Savings Toolbox, Natural Resources Canada, 2007.
4. Russell, C. Managing Energy from the Top Down, Fairmount Press, 2010.
5. Mallon K. Renewable Energy Policy and Politics, Earthscan, 2006.
6. Danny Harvey L.D. Energy and the New Reality 2: Carbon-Free Energy, Earthscan, 2010.
MES 0609
CONVENTIONAL AND ALTERNATIVE ENERGY SYSTEMS
L T P C
3 0 0 3
PURPOSE:
This course deals with energy sources and resources, principles of operation, design, environmental
aspects and economics of state-of-art conventional (fossil fuel fired power plants incl. steam power
plants, supercritical and ultra-supercritical steam power plants, gas turbine power plants, combined
cycle power plants, cogeneration (CHP) plants, renewable and nuclear energy power generation
technologies.
INSTRUCTIONAL OBJECTIVES:
Upon successful completion of the course the students will be able to understand and apply
1. The knowledge about energy sources, energy resources and energy conversion methods,
2. The advanced conventional power generation technology and development trend,
3. The alternative power generation technologies,
4. The criteria for comparison of conventional and alternative energy technologies,
5. The issues of energy system economics and environmental impact.
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COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Principle of energy conversion. Conventional power generation technology. Steam power plants -
performance enhancement techniques, advanced technologies for coal-fired power plants,
supercritical and ultra-supercritical steam power plants, power plant major and auxiliary equipment.
Flue gas clean-up systems for removal of particulates, sulfur and nitrogen oxides. Clean coal
technology with CO2-sequestration. Gas turbine power plants - performance enhancement techniques,
equipment. Combined cycle power pants (CCPP), integrated gasification combined cycle (IGCC) -
equipment, performance. Cogeneration (CHP) plants - equipment, performance. CCPP and CHP
advantages, design examples. Renewable energy (REN) technologies for power generation. Solar
thermal electric and PV technologies. Wind power plants. Hydro-electric, geothermal, ocean, tidal
technologies. Biomass cogeneration plants. Merits, limitations and challenges of REN technologies.
Basics of nuclear power generation: reactors, fuel life cycle, design, security and safety. Performance
comparison of conventional, renewable and nuclear power plants. Economics and environmental
impact criteria.
REFERENCE BOOKS:
1. Khartchenko N.V. Advanced Energy Systems, Taylor and Francis, Washington DC, 1998.
2. Chauhan D.S., Srivastava S.K. Non-Conventional Energy Resources, New Age, 2009.
3. Georgiadis M.C. et al. Energy Systems Engineering, Wiley-VCH, 2008.
4. Rajput R.K. Power Plant Engineering, 4 th ed., Laxmi Publ., 2008.
5. Kalogirou S.A. Solar Energy Engineering: Processes and Systems, Academic Press, 2009.
6. Vogel W., Kalb H. Large-Scale Solar Thermal Power Technologies, Wiley-VCH, 2010.
7. Hodge B.K. Alternative Energy Systems, Wiley, 2009.
8. Khartchenko N.V. Green Power: Eco-Friendly Energy Engineering, Tech Books, New Delhi,
2004.
9. Gevorkian P. Alternative Energy Systems in Building Design, McGraw-Hill, 2010.
10. Vanek F.M., Albright L.D. Energy Systems Engineering, McGraw-Hill, 2008.
11. Farret F.A. et al. Integration of Alternative Sources of Energy, Wiley, 2006.
MES 0610 COMPUTATIONAL FLUID DYNAMICS
L T P C
3 0 0 3
PURPOSE:
To study the principles and applications of Computational Fluid Dynamics
INSTRUCTIONAL OBJECTIVES:
Upon successful completion of the course the students will be able to understand and apply
1. the governing equations of CFD and the finite elements method,
2. the finite volume formulations applicable to flow problems,
3. the finite difference method for solving heat transfer problems,
5. the grid generation techniques for solving flow problems.
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Governing equations, classification, initial and boundary conditions, boundary (BC) value problem.
Laws of conservation of momentum and energy. Solution methods - finite volume formulation, finite
elements method (FEM), 1D, 2D and 3D problems. Shape function, BC handling in FEM. Laplace
equation, Poisson equation, parabolic equations. Potential flow - stream and vorticity function.
SIMPLE algorithm, PISO algorithm. Prandtl mixing length model, one equation model, K-ε model,
RSM equation model. Structural grid generation, algebraic methods, PDE mapping methods.
Unstructural grid generation using Delaugny-Voronoi method, adaptive method, mesh refinement
method, mesh mover methods.
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REFERENCE BOOKS:
1. Zikanov O. Essential Computational Fluid Dynamics, Wiley, 2010.
2. Chung T.J. Computational Fluid Dynamics, Cambridge University Press, 2003.
3. Hirsch C. Numerical Computation of Internal and External Flows, Elsevier, 2007.
4. Date A.W. Introduction to Computational Fluid Dynamics, Cambridge University, 2005.
5. Bates P.D, ed. Computational Fluid Dynamics, Wiley, 2005.
6. Minkowycz W.J. et al. Handbook of Numerical Heat Transfer, 2 nd ed., Wiley, 2006.
7. Ghoshdastidar P. S. Computer Simulation of Flow and Heat Transfer, Tata McGraw-Hill, 1998.
MES 0611
INDIAN AND GLOBAL ENERGY SCENARIO L T P C
3 0 0 3
PURPOSE:
To familiarize the students in the area of Indian and Global energy scenario.
INSTRUCTIONAL OBJECTIVES:
Upon successful completion of the course the students will be able to identify the types of
energy resources, their consumption pattern, their demand and the need for the alternate
source of energy..
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Energy resources & Consumption-Commercial and noncommercial forms of energy, Fossil
fuels, Renewable sources including Biofuels in India, their utilization pattern in the past,
present and future projections of consumption pattern, Sector wise energy consumption..
Impact of Energy on Economy, Development and Environment, Energy for Sustainable
development, Energy and Environmental policies, Need for use of new and renewable energy
sources. Future Energy Options-Sustainable Development, Energy Crisis, Transition from
carbon rich and nuclear to carbon free technologies, parameters of transition. Energy Policy
Issues- Fossil Fuels, Renewable Energy, Power sector reforms, restructuring of energy supply
sector, energy strategy for future. Energy Conservation Act2001 and its features, Electricity
Bill2003 & features.
REFERENCE BOOKS:
1. Energy for a sustainable world : Jose Goldenberg, Thomas Johansson, A.K.N.Reddy,
Robert Williams Wiley astern).
2. Modeling approach to long term demand and energy implication: J.K.Parikh.
3. Energy Policy and Planning : B.Bukhootsow.
4. TEDDY Year Book Published by Tata Energy Research Institute (TERI).
5. World Energy Resources: Charles E. Brown, Springer2002.
6. ‘International Energy Outlook’ EIA annual Publication.
MES 0612
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT OF ENERGY SYSTEMS
L T P C
3 0 0 3
PURPOSE:
To familiarize the students with environmental impacts of energy systems and their mitigation
methods.
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INSTRUCTIONAL OBJECTIVES:
Upon successful completion of the course the students will be able to understand
1. the environmental impacts of conventional energy systems.
2. the causes of air, water and ground pollution, their control strategies and global environmental
concerns.
3. the role of the object environmental footprint in the climate change dilemma.
4. the protocols relating to clean environment.
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Environmental impacts. Environment degradation due to energy production and utilization. Primary
and secondary pollution of air, ground and water, depletion of ozone layer. Global warming,
biological damage due to environment degradation. Methods of environmental impact assessment.
Pollution caused by thermal power station, its control and systems. Environmental impact of nuclear
power generation, radioactive waste and its disposal. Effect of hydro-electric power stations on
ecology and environment. Waste as a source of energy - industrial, domestic and solid waste as a
source of energy. Pollution control mechanisms and devices. Environmental impact mitigation. Role
of renewable energy and fuel cell technologies in environmental impact mitigation. Global
environmental concern and activities. United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change
(UNFCC), Conference of parties (COP) Protocol, Clean Development Mechanism (CDM), Prototype
Carbon Funds, Carbon Credit Trading and its benefits for developing countries. Building a CDM
project.
REFERENCE BOOKS:
1. Khartchenko N.V. Green Power: Eco-Friendly Energy Engineering, Tech Books, New Delhi,
2004.
2. Letcher T.M. Future Energy, Elsevier, 2008.
3. Morvay, Z.K. Applied Industrial Energy and Environmental Management, Wiley, 2008.
4. Chauhan D.S., Srivastava S.K. Non-Conventional Energy Resources, New Age, 2009.
5. Andrews J., Jelley N. Energy Science, Oxford University Press, 2010.
6. Kruger, P. Alternative energy resources, Wiley, 2006.
7. Cunningham, W.P. Environmental Science, 11th ed., McGraw-Hill, 2010.
8. Ngo C. Our Energy Future: Resources, Alternatives, and the Environment, Wiley, 2009.
MES 0613
FUEL CELL AND HYDROGEN TECHNOLOGY
L T P C
3 0 0 3
PURPOSE:
To study the basics of fuel cell and hydrogen technologies and their applications.
INSTRUCTIONAL OBJECTIVES:
Upon successful completion of the course the students will be able to understand and apply
1. The methods of hydrogen production, storage and utilization.
2. The basics of fuel cell technology.
3. The major types of fuel cells and their modes of operation,
4. The application of fuel cells in power cogeneration and heat and power cogeneration.
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Hydrogen production methods. Hydrogen storage in metal and alloy hydrides, carbon nanotubes.
Hydrogen utilization. Conversion of chemical energy in electricity in a fuel cell. Fuel cell types, fuel
cell working principle, performance characteristics, efficiency. Application of fuel cells in vehicles,
power plants and cogeneration plants. Fuel cell power plant structure: fuel processor, fuel cell stack,
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power conditioner, Advantages and disadvantages. Problems with fuel cells. Research related to fuel
cell development in the world and in India.
REFERENCE BOOKS:
1. O'Hayre R. et al. Fuel Cell Fundamentals, Wiley, 2006.
2. Viswanathan B. Fuel Cell Principles and Applications, Universities Press, India, 2006.
3. Bagotsky V.S. Fuel Cells, Wiley, 2009.
4. Barclay F.J. Fuel Cells, Engines and Hydrogen, Wiley, 2009.
5. Larminie J., Dicks A. Fuel Cell Systems…, 2nd ed., Wiley, 2003.
6. Vielstich W., ed. Handbook of Fuel Cells, Wiley, 2003.
7. Harper G.D.J. Fuel Cell Projects for the Evil Genius, McGraw-Hill, 2008.
MES 0614 COGENERATION AND WASTE HEAT RECOVERY SYSTEMS
L T P C
3 0 0 3
PURPOSE:
This course provides the knowledge about upcoming concept of Cogeneration and Waste Heat
Recovery Systems and also enables the students to think and analyze the techno economic viability of
various energy efficient systems.
INSTRUCTIONAL OBJECTIVES:
Upon successful completion of the course the students will be able to understand and apply
1. the basic thermodynamic principles of cogeneration,
2. the cogeneration technologies based on steam turbine, gas turbine and IC engine,
3. the issues and applications of cogeneration technologies,
4. waste heat recovery systems, economic analysis and environmental considerations.
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Principles of cogeneration. Performance indices of cogeneration systems. Cogeneration systems based
on steam turbine, gas turbine, combined cycle, and IC engines. Advanced cogeneration systems based
on fuel cells. Applications of cogeneration in utility sector, industrial, construction and rural sectors.
Impacts of cogeneration plants, fuel, electricity and environment. Waste heat sources. Selection
criteria for waste heat recovery technologies. Recuperative and regenerative heat exchangers for waste
heat recovery. Waste heat boilers: classification, design considerations, sizing, location, performance
calculations, service conditions. Heat pumps – types, design. Application. Economic analysis of
cogeneration and waste heat recovery systems. Procedure for optimization of system selection and
design, load curves, sensitivity analysis. Regulatory and financial framework for cogeneration and
waste heat recovery systems. Environmental considerations. Mitigation of harmful emissions from
energy production, conversion and utilization technologies. Control of air, water and ground
pollution.
REFERENCE BOOKS:
1. Khartchenko N.V. Green Power: Eco-Friendly Energy Engineering, Tech Books, New Delhi,
2004.
2. Boyce M.P. Cogeneration and Combined Cycle Power Plants, ASME Press, 2 nd ed., 2010
3. Pehnt M. et al. Micro Cogeneration, Springer, 2005.
4. Meckler, M., Hyman L.B. Sustainable On-Site CHP Systems, McGraw-Hill, 2010.
5. Obara S. Distributed energy systems, Nova Science, 2009.
6. Khartchenko N.V. Advanced Energy Systems, Taylor and Francis, Washington DC, 1998.
7. Harvey D.L. Handbook on Low-Energy Buildings and District-Energy Systems, Earthscan, 2006.
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MA0551
II SUPPORTIVE COURSES
APPLIED MATHEMATICS FOR ENGINEERS
L T P C
3 0 2 4
PURPOSE:
To familiarize the students with the applied mathematic methods that can be used for solving
problems in solar energy applications.
INSTRUCTIONAL OBJECTIVES:
Upon successful completion of the course the students will be able to understand and apply
5. The basics of applied mathematics,
6. The mathematical and statistical concepts and relations,
7. The mathematical and statistical methods suitable for engineering application,
8. The mathematical and statistical methods in solving energy engineering problems.
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This text focuses on mathematical methods that are used for solving engineering problems. Complex
numbers. Complex functions. Complex series and theory of resudues. Determinants. Matrix algebra.
Eigenvalue problems of matrices. Vector analysis. Ordinary differential equations, solution
techniques. Systems of differential equations Laplace transforms. Fourier analysis. Fourier transform
method application for one-dimensional heat conduction problems. Partial differential equations.
Boundary value problems, second order linear partial differential equations. Examples of one and
two-dimensional heat conduction. Variational methods, problems with moving boundaries. Basic
probability theory and mathematical statistics. Sampling statistics, order statistics, properties of
sample mean, central limit theorem. Hypothesis testing, regression models. Application to fluid flow
heat transfer and energy engineering problems.
REFERENCE BOOKS:
1. Kreyszig E. Advanced Engineering Mathematics, 9 th ed., Wiley, 2001.
2. Tang, K.T. Mathematical Methods for Engineers and Scientists, Springer, 2007.
3. Jain R.K., Iyengar S.R. Advanced Engineering Mathematics, Narosa, 2002.
4. Potter M.C. et al. Advanced Engineering Mathematics, 3 rd ed., Oxford University Press, 2005.
5. O’Neil P.V. Advanced Engineering Mathematics, Cengage, 2007.
6. Bali N. et al. Advanced Engineering Mathematics, 7 th ed., Infinity Science Press, 2009.
7. Sherin Mariam Alex et al. Engineering Mathematics, Pearson, 2008.
MA0507
COMPUTATIONAL METHODS IN ENGINEERING
L T P C
3 0 0 3
PURPOSE:
To familiarize the students with the numerical methods that can be applied to solving problems in
solar energy applications.
INSTRUCTIONAL OBJECTIVES:
Upon successful completion of the course the students will be able to understand and apply
1. The basic knowledge on the computational methods,
2. The computational methods suitable for engineering applications,
3. The computational methods suitable for solving energy engineering problems.
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course provides an overview of numerical methods suitable for energy engineering applications.
It includes approximation (interpolation, statistical regression), integration, solution of linear and
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nonlinear equations, ordinary and partial differential equations, calculation of series, eigenvalues and
eigenvectors, solution of initial and boundary value problems. Laplace transform methods for onedimensional
wave equation. Fourier series method for one-dimensional heat conduction problems.
Basics of probability theory. Distributions. Principle of least squares, fitting of straight line and
parabola. Linear multiple and partial correlation. Linear regression, multiple regression. Sampling
distributions. Analysis of variance. Time series analysis. Method of moving averages, method of least
squares, method of simple averages, ratio to trend method, ratio to moving average method.
Mathematical statistics. Numerical analysis software. Numerics for ODE's and PDE's. Optimization.
Introduction to MATLAB.
REFERENCE BOOKS:
1. Schilling R.J., Harris S.L. Applied Numerical Methods, Cengage, 2009.
2. Potter M.C. et al. Advanced Engineering Mathematics, 3 rd ed., Oxford University Press, 2005.
3. Minkowycz W.J. et al. Handbook of Numerical Heat Transfer, 2 nd ed., Wiley, 2006.
4. O’Neil P.V. Advanced Engineering Mathematics, Cengage, 2007.
5. Wong Yaoung Yang et al. Applied Numerical Methods Using MATLAB, Wiley, 2005.
6. Chapra S.C. Applied Numerical Methods with MATLAB for Engineers and Scientists, Wiley,
2008.
7. Hirsch C. Numerical Computation of Internal and External Flows, Elsevier, 2007.
8. Velten K. Mathematical Modeling and Simulation, Wiley-VCH, 2009.
9. Hutton D. Fundamentals of Finite Element Analysis, McGraw-Hill, 2003.
10. Pal S. Numerical Methods, Oxford University Press, 2009.
MES 0604
COMPUTER AIDED ENGINEERING GRAPHICS
L T P C
1 0 4 3
PURPOSE:
This course is designed to familiarize students with the basics of computer aided engineering graphics
and with the possibilities of advanced computer skills for application in solar system design.
INSTRUCTIONAL OBJECTIVES:
Upon successful completion of the course the students will be able to understand and apply
1. The basics of computer aided engineering graphics.
2. The possibilities of designing and viewing graphic solutions,
3. The tools, features of graphics, techniques and standard graphics software,
4. The modeling techniques using 3-D software,
5. The techniques in designing solar system components.
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Engineering drawing techniques, dimensions and geometric tolerances, standard viewpoints and
section planes, orthographic projections. Points and lines, line drawing algorithms, mid-point circle
and ellipse algorithms. Filled area primitives: Scan line polygon fill algorithm, boundary fill and
flood-fill algorithms Cramer’s Rule-basic matrix manipulations-point and normal vector-Line–vector
equation, the intersection of a line with plane. 3-D geometric transformations: Translation, rotation,
scaling, reflection and shear transformations, composite transformations. 3-D viewing coordinates.
Parabolic cylinder differential equation, parabolic cylinder function, parabolic cylindrical coordinates.
Helmholtz differential equation. Paraboloid: first and second fundamental forms, Gaussian curvature.
Elliptic cylinder, elliptic cone -doubly ruled surface. Poisson distribution. Use of 3-D solid modeling
and CAD software. Introduction to engineering design. Basics of project management such as
organizing, planning, scheduling and controlling. Application of such computer tools as spreadsheets,
project management software, computer-aided drafting and design tools.
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REFERENCE BOOKS:
1. Bhattacharyya B., Bera S.C. Engineering Graphics, IK Int. Publ., 2009.
2. Narayana K.L., Kannaiah P. Engineering Graphics, 2 nd ed., SciTech, 2009.
3. Venugopal K., Prabhu Raja V. Engineering Graphics, New Age, 2009.
4. Srinivasa Prakash Regalla. Computer-Aided Analysis and Design, IK Int. Publ., 2010.
5. Jeyapoovan T. Engineering Graphics, Vikas Publ., 2005.
6. McMohan C., Browne J. CAD/CAM Principles, Practice and Manufacturing Management,
Pearson, 2000.
7. Khandare S.S. Computer Aided Design, Charotar Publ., 2001.
MES 0605
OPTICS IN SOLAR ENERGY APPLICATIONS
L T P C
3 0 2 4
PURPOSE:
To familiarize the students with basic concepts of optics and properties of optical materials for solar
energy applications.
INSTRUCTIONAL OBJECTIVES:
Upon successful completion of the course the students will be able to understand and apply
1. The basic concepts and phenomena of physical and geometrical optics.
2. The optical properties of materials for solar collectors and concentrators.
3. The principle and applicationof selective coatings for solar collectors.
4. The non-imaging optics and total internal reflection.
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Basic concepts of physical and geometrical optics. Optical properties of materials, relations between
optical properties and band structure. Phenomena of polarization, photoluminescence, interference,
reflection, refraction, transmission, diffraction, dispersion, scattering. Intensity at a point due to a
plane wave front. Ray analysis. Total internal reflection. Mirror and lens formulae. Electronic interbond
and intra-bond transitions. Optics of parabolic cylinders and spheres. Concentration of direct
solar radiation by parabolic trough, parabolic dish, heliostat field with central receiver, and Fresnel
lenses. Concentration ratio range for each type of concentrators. Reflection of parallel and nonparallel
rays. Errors in reflection to a fixed point on a receiver of a solar tower. Non-imaging optics.
Compound parabolic concentrator. Selective coatings for solar collectors.
REFERENCE BOOKS:
1. Jha A.K. Applied Physics, IK Intern., 2005.
2. Chaves J. Introduction to Nonimaging Optics, CRC, Taylor and Francis, 2008.
3. Giambattista A. et al. College Physics, 2 nd ed. McGraw-Hill, 2007.
4. O'Gallagher J.J. Nonimaging Optics in Solar Energy, Morgan and Claypool Publ., 2008.
5. Walker J. et al. Fundamentals of Physics, 3rd ed., Wiley, 2008.
6. Crowell B. Optics (e-book), © Crowell, 2010.
7. Luque A.L.and Andreev V.M., eds. Concentrator Photovoltaics, Springer, 2007.
MES 0615
SOLAR ENERGY SEMINAR
L T P C
0 0 2 1
COURSE DESCRIPTION: Students have to present a minimum of three seminar papers on the
topics of current interest. The evaluation will be based on the knowledge of the student on the subject
of presentation, their communication abilities, the method of presentation, the way questions were
answered and their attention to the other students' seminars.
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MES 0616 PROJECT – PHASE 1 L T P C
0 0 12 6
COURSE DESCRIPTION: Overview of state-of-the-art solar technology, development and research
in the project area. Pre-design of a solar system. Interim report presentation. Students can register for
this course only after achieving 12 credits in core courses.
MES 0617 PROJECT – PHASE 2 L T P C
0 0 36 18
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Detailed design of innovative solar thermal and/or PV systems and their components. Analysis of
system performance, economics, and assessment of environmental impact. Final report writing and
presentation. Students can enroll for this course only after completing project work phase I.
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