Renewable Energy Systems syllabus
PEC-321B-ELE · Third Year Electrical Engineering, SPPU 2024 pattern. Every unit, the marks scheme, course outcomes and books, copied from the official syllabus PDF.
Unit-wise syllabus
Solar Energy
8 hoursDerived reading outline. Source text split at semicolons, line breaks and sentence boundaries, not an official topic hierarchy.
- Solar radiation: extra-terrestrial and terrestrial radiation, Solar angles, Measurement of solar radiation, Sun– earth geometry, Solar cell and PV module construction, I-V & P-V Characteristics of solar cell, fill factor, solar PV system component, Design and performance analysis of Solar PV system, Solar thermal collector & types, solar water heating system, its performance analysis.
- Exemplars/Case Studies Reference Books
Preserved official unit paragraph
Solar radiation: extra-terrestrial and terrestrial radiation, Solar angles, Measurement of solar radiation, Sun– earth geometry, Solar cell and PV module construction, I-V & P-V Characteristics of solar cell, fill factor, solar PV system component, Design and performance analysis of Solar PV system, Solar thermal collector & types, solar water heating system, its performance analysis. Exemplars/Case Studies Reference Books
Wind Energy
8 hoursDerived reading outline. Source text split at semicolons, line breaks and sentence boundaries, not an official topic hierarchy.
- Power Contained in Wind, Thermodynamics of Wind Energy, Efficiency Limit for Wind Energy Conversion, the maximum energy obtained for a Thrust-operated converter (Efficiency limit), Design of Wind Turbine Rotor, Power-Speed Characteristics, Torque-Speed Characteristics, Wind Turbine Control Systems: a) Pitch Angle Control, b) Stall Control, c) Power Electronics Control, d) Yaw Control, Control Strategy, Wind Speed Statistics, Site and Turbine Selection, Extraction of wind energy and wind turbine power.
- Exemplars/Case Studies Reference Books
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Power Contained in Wind, Thermodynamics of Wind Energy, Efficiency Limit for Wind Energy Conversion, the maximum energy obtained for a Thrust-operated converter (Efficiency limit), Design of Wind Turbine Rotor, Power-Speed Characteristics, Torque-Speed Characteristics, Wind Turbine Control Systems: a) Pitch Angle Control, b) Stall Control, c) Power Electronics Control, d) Yaw Control, Control Strategy, Wind Speed Statistics, Site and Turbine Selection, Extraction of wind energy and wind turbine power. Exemplars/Case Studies Reference Books
Biomass Energy
8 hoursDerived reading outline. Source text split at semicolons, line breaks and sentence boundaries, not an official topic hierarchy.
- Biomass Classification, Biomass Resources and their Energy Potential, Biomass Conversion Technologies: Anaerobic Digestion, Ethanol Fermentation, Biomass Gasification: Gasifiers, Fluidized Bed Gasifier, Biogas Technologies and their factor affecting Biogas Production, Biogas Plants: Floating and Fixed Dome type, designing of biogas plant, Introduction to Biodiesel, Power Generation from Municipal Solid Waste (MSW), Landfill Gas, Liquid Waste.
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Preserved official unit paragraph
Biomass Classification, Biomass Resources and their Energy Potential, Biomass Conversion Technologies: Anaerobic Digestion, Ethanol Fermentation, Biomass Gasification: Gasifiers, Fluidized Bed Gasifier, Biogas Technologies and their factor affecting Biogas Production, Biogas Plants: Floating and Fixed Dome type, designing of biogas plant, Introduction to Biodiesel, Power Generation from Municipal Solid Waste (MSW), Landfill Gas, Liquid Waste. Exemplars/Case Studies Reference Books
Fuel Cells and Storage Systems
7 hoursDerived reading outline. Source text split at semicolons, line breaks and sentence boundaries, not an official topic hierarchy.
- A.
- Fuel Cells: Operating principles of Fuel Cell, Fuel and Oxidant Consumption, Fuel Cell System Characteristics, Introduction to Fuel Cell Technology and its type, application and limits.
- B.
- Storage systems: Hydrogen storage: Hydrogen production, relevant properties, Hydrogen as an Engine Fuel, methods of Hydrogen storage.
- Batteries: Introduction to Batteries, Elements of Electro-Chemical Cell, Battery classification, Battery Parameters, Factors affecting battery performance.
- Introduction to other storage technologies: pump storage, SMES, compressed air storage.
- Exemplars/Case Studies Reference Books
Preserved official unit paragraph
A. Fuel Cells: Operating principles of Fuel Cell, Fuel and Oxidant Consumption, Fuel Cell System Characteristics, Introduction to Fuel Cell Technology and its type, application and limits. B. Storage systems: Hydrogen storage: Hydrogen production, relevant properties, Hydrogen as an Engine Fuel, methods of Hydrogen storage. Batteries: Introduction to Batteries, Elements of Electro-Chemical Cell, Battery classification, Battery Parameters, Factors affecting battery performance. Introduction to other storage technologies: pump storage, SMES, compressed air storage. Exemplars/Case Studies Reference Books
Integration of RES
9 hoursDerived reading outline. Source text split at semicolons, line breaks and sentence boundaries, not an official topic hierarchy.
- Integration of RES with grid, hybrid system, Grid codes, Concept of Net Metering, policies.
- Economics of RES: Simple, Initial rate of return, time value, Net present value, Internal rate of return, Life cycle costing, Effect of fuel Escalation, Annualized and levelized cost of energy.
- Exemplars/Case Studies Reference Books
Preserved official unit paragraph
Integration of RES with grid, hybrid system, Grid codes, Concept of Net Metering, policies. Economics of RES: Simple, Initial rate of return, time value, Net present value, Internal rate of return, Life cycle costing, Effect of fuel Escalation, Annualized and levelized cost of energy. Exemplars/Case Studies Reference Books
Marks and credits
| Head | Marks | Credit |
|---|---|---|
| CCE (continuous comprehensive evaluation) | 30 | 3 |
| End-semester exam | 70 |
Prerequisite: Basic knowledge of electrical circuits, electrical machines, and power generation systems. Familiarity with fundamental concepts of energy conversion, basic thermodynamics, and engineering mathematics will help students understand renewable energy technologies and their applications effectively..
Course outcomes
- CO1Explain solar energy systems and their performance analysis.
- CO2Determine wind turbine performance.
- CO3Explain and evaluate biomass resources in an Indian context.
- CO4Illustrate the importance of storage systems.
- CO5Analyze the economics of renewable energy sources.
Books
Text books
- [T1]. G. N. Tiwari, Solar Energy, Fundamentals, Design, Modeling and Applications, Narosa, 2002.
- S. P. Sukhatme and J. K. Nayak, Solar Energy, McGraw Hill, 2017.
- Chetan Singh Solanki, “Solar Photovoltaics-Fundamentals, Technologies and Applications”, PHI Second Edition.
- Mukund R. Patel, “Wind and Solar Power System”, CRC Press
- Gilbert M. Masters, “Renewable and Efficient Electric Power Systems”, Wiley - IEEE Press, August
- [T6]. H. P. Garg and J. Prakash, Solar Energy: Fundamentals and Applications, Tata McGraw Hill, 1997
Reference books
- [R1]. D.P.Kothari, K.C.Singal, Rakesh Rajan,“Renewable Energy Sources and Emerging Technologies”, PHI Second Edition.
- Tapan Bhattacharya, “Terrestrial Solar Photovoltaics”, Narosa Publishing House
- Paul Gipe, “Wind Energy Comes of Age”, John Wiley & Sons Inc.
- B T.Nijaguna, “Biogas Technology”, New Age International Publishers.
- Donald L.Klass, “Biomass for Renewable Energy, Fuels, and Chemicals, Elsevier, Academic Press
- Thomas Ackermann, “Wind Power in Power Systems”, Wiley Publications.
FAQ
How many units are in Renewable Energy Systems?
Renewable Energy Systems (PEC-321B-ELE) has 5 units: Unit I Solar Energy (8 h); Unit II Wind Energy (8 h); Unit III Biomass Energy (8 h); Unit IV Fuel Cells and Storage Systems (7 h); Unit V Integration of RES (9 h).
What is the marks scheme for Renewable Energy Systems?
The official Electrical Engineering 2024 pattern syllabus lists continuous comprehensive evaluation (CCE) for 30 marks and the end-semester exam for 70 marks, for 3 credits.
What should I know before Renewable Energy Systems?
Prerequisite listed in the syllabus: Basic knowledge of electrical circuits, electrical machines, and power generation systems. Familiarity with fundamental concepts of energy conversion, basic thermodynamics, and engineering mathematics will help students understand renewable energy technologies and their applications effectively..