L-T-P structure: 3-0-0
Credits: 3
Course objectives:
The Course will be introducing the students to all the aspects of PV technology. This will enable them to understand the requirements for PV materials and PV systems for different applications. The role of PV in autonomous, hybrid and distributed generation will be emphasized.
Course contents:
Photovoltaic materials will be discussed in details. This will include materials in bulk and thin film forms. The role of microstructure (single crystal, multicrystalline, polycrystalline, amorphous and nano-crystalline) in electrical and optical properties of the materials will be emphasized. The need for different cell design will be identified and the technology route for making solar cells will be discussed. Different methods of characterization of materials and devices will be discussed. Applications of Photovoltaic for power generation from few watts to Megawatts will be introduced.
L-T-P structure: 3-0-0
Credits: 3
Course objectives:
After successful completion of this course the students will have knowledge of
• Various thermal and electrical energy storage devices.
• Optimization of energy storage for optimal use.
Course contents :
Sensible Thermal Energy Storage, Latent Energy Storage, Thermal Management System design using Latent Thermal Energy Storage, Optimization of Thermal Energy Systems, Thermochemical heat storage system, Battery Electrical Energy Storage Systems, Pumped storage systems, Other electrical energy storage systems, Integration of energy storage systems, energy storage system optimization.
L-T-P structure: 0-0-3
Credits: 1.5
Course objectives:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be exposed to practical examples of various energy related technologies and its applications. The experiments are designed in a way such that the students should be able to learn operation of different modern equipment and gain the necessary skills to solve real world energy related problems in the future.
Course content:
Students will be doing innovative projects relevant to energy engineering based on their interest. Based on the Student interest, they will be assigned to perform energy related design projects/experiments.
L-T-P structure: 0-0-6
Credits: 3
Course objectives:
The main focus of this laboratory is to provide exposure and hands-on-skills practice to the students on various aspects of renewable energy sources and technology. The students would be able to get detailed insights into the design and operational aspects of renewable energy devices and systems.
L-T-P structure: 3-0-0
Credits: 0
Course objectives:
On successful completion of this bridge course the students will be able to understand and discuss basic concepts of project management that are useful for developing renewable energy projects.
Course contents:
Project initiation and planning, Site and technology selection, Regulatory, permitting and environmental compliance, Project feasibility assessment, Identification and mitigation of risks, Planning execution as well as monitoring of projects , Operation and maintenance of projects.