ESL740
| ESL740 | |
|---|---|
| Non-conventional Sources of Energy | |
| Credits | 3 |
| Structure | 3-0-0 |
| Pre-requisites | |
| Overlaps | |
ESL740 : Non-conventional Sources of Energy
[edit]Types of non-conventional sources, Solar energy: principles and applications, Efficiency of solar thermal and PV systems; Biomass: generation, Characterization, Biogas: aerobic and anaerobic bio-conversion processes; Mini/micro hydro power: classification of hydropower schemes, classification of water turbine, Turbine theory, Essential components of hydroelectric system, system efficiency; Fusion: Basic concepts, fusion reaction physics, Thermonuclear fusion reaction criteria, Confinement schemes, Inertial and magnetic confinement fusion, current status; Wind Energy: Origins, Basic principles of aerodynamics, Measurement and distribution, Power extraction; Geothermal, Tidal, Wave, and Ocean Thermal Energy sources.