Unit-I

Unit-I: Introduction of energy sources & its conversion

Energy sources: Thermal energy, Hydropower energy, Nuclear energy, Solar energy, Geothermal energy, Wind energy, Hydrogen energy, Biomass energy and Tidal energy. Grades of Energy. (Numerical on efficiency calculation of thermal power plant )

Energy conversion devices: Introduction of pump, compressor, turbines, wind mills etc (Simple numerical on power and efficiency calculations)