Course

Syllabus

Theory

Classification of energy sources, contribution of these sources in agricultural sector; Familiarization with biomass utilization for biofuel production and their application; Familiarization with types of biogas plants and gasifiers, biogas, bioalcohol, biodiesel and biooil production and their utilization as bioenergy resource; introduction of solar energy, collection and their application; Familiarization with solar energy gadgets: solar cooker, solar water heater, application of solar energy: solar drying, solar pond, solar distillation, solar photovoltaic system and their application; Introduction of wind energy and their application. Availability of biomass and their application in different places.

Practical

Familiarization with renewable energy gadgets. To study biogas plants, gasifier, production process of biodiesel, briquetting machine, production process of bio-fuels. Familiarization with different solar energy gadgets. To study solar photovoltaic system: solar light, solar pumping, solar fencing, solar cooker and solar drying system. To study solar distillation, solar pond and solar wind hybrid system. Field visit to Solar –Wind farm.

Objectives

i. To gain the knowledge on different types of materials used in renewable energy

ii. To understand the importance of renewable energy technology and its applications

iii. To train the students on the applications of solar thermal technology

Course Outcome:

Any student who has undergone the course shall be able to:

Suggested Readings

1. Kishore V V N. 2008. Renewable Energy Engineering and Technology: Principles and Practice. Teri, India.
2. Solanki C S. 2011. Solar Photovoltaic – Fundamentals, Technologies and Applications. PHI
   Learning Pvt. Ltd.
3. Sukhatme S and Nayak J. 2008. Solar Energy: Principles of Thermal Collection and Storage.
   (3rd Edn.). Tata McGraw-Hill.