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R24SET303 Renewable Energy Resources 3 0 0 3

(Minor Course: Sustainable Energy)
Course Objectives:
The main objectives of the course is to

Mapping with POs and PSOs

Course Code Course Outcomes DoK

PO1

PO2

PO3

PO4

PO5

PSO2
Identify the renewable energy
R24SET303.1 3 2 3 2 1 2 L1, L2
sources, their utilization and storage
Understand the basic concepts of the
R24SET303.2 solar radiation and analyze the solar 2 2 2 1 1 2 L2, L3
thermal systems for their utilization

Understand the principle of working

R24SET303.3 of solar cells and their modern 3 3 3 2 2 2 L3, L4
manufacturing techniques.

Analyze wind energy, biomass and

R24SET303.4 Fuel cell systems and their 3 3 3 2 1 2 L4, L5
applications

Evaluate the energy conversion

R24SET303.5 from ocean thermal energy, 2 2 1 1 - 1 L5,L6
geothermal energy

SYLLABUS
UNIT I: 14 Hours
Introduction:-Overview of the Course, Examination and Evaluation Patterns. Classification of
Energy Resources, Environmental Aspects of Energy – Global Warming & Climate Change –
Role of Renewables, Energy-Environment-Economy, Energy Scenario in the World and India,
Thermodynamics of Energy Sources – A Brief Review.

Energy Storage:- Necessity for Energy Storage.Classification of Methods of Energy Storage. Thermal
Energy Storage; Sensible Heat Storage, Latent Heat Storage.Mechanical Energy Storage: Pumped Hydel
Storage, Compressed Air Storage and Flywheel Storage, Reversible Chemical Reaction
Storage.Electromagnetic Energy Storage. Hydrogen Energy Storage.Chemical Battery Storage.

CO’s:CO1
Self-Learning Topics: -
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UNIT II: 10 Hours

Solar Radiation: Nature of Solar Radiation, Solar Radiation Spectrum, Solar Constant,
Extraterrestrial Radiation on a Horizontal Surface, Attenuation of Solar Radiation, Beam,
Diffuse and Global Radiation. Measurement of Global, Diffuse and Beam Radiation. Prediction
of Solar Radiation; Angstrom Model, Page Model, Hottel’s Model, Liu and Jordan Model Etc.
Insolation on an Inclined Surface, Angle of Incidence.

Solar Thermal Systems: Principle of Working of Solar Water Heating Systems, Solar
Cookers, Solar Desalination Systems, Solar Ponds, Solar Chimney Power Plant, Central Power
Tower Power Plants Etc. Classification of Solar Concentrators, Basic Definitions Such as
Concentration Ratio, Angle of Acceptance Etc., Tracking of the Sun; Description of Different
Tracking Modes of Solar Collectors and the Determination of Angle of Incidence of Insolation
in Different Tracking Modes, Concept of Green Building and Associated Design Parameters.
CO’s: CO2

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UNIT III: 12 Hours

Photovoltaic Energy Conversion: Introduction. Single Crystal Silicon Solar Cell, I-V
Characteristics, Effect of Insolation and Temperature on the Performance of Silicon Cells. Different
Types of Solar Cells. Modern Technological Methods of Producing These Cells. Indianand World
Photovoltaic Energy Scenario. Solar Cell, Module, and Array Construction, Maximizing the Solar
PV Output and Load Matching. CO’s: CO3

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UNIT IV: 12 Hours

Wind Energy: Origin of Winds, Nature of Winds, Wind Data Measurement, Variation of
Wind Speed with Height, Basics of Fluid Mechanics, Estimation of Wind Energy at a Site:
Betz's Law, Wind Turbine Aerodynamics, Wind Turbine Types and Their Construction, Wind-
Diesel HybridSystem, Environmental Aspects, Wind Energy Storage, Wind Energy Program in
India and the World.
Biomass: Introduction, Photosynthesis, Biofuels, Biomass Resources, Biomass Conversion
Technologies, Urban Waste to Energy Conversion, Biomass to Ethanol Conversion, Biomass
Energy Scenario in India, Biogas Production, Constant Pressure and Constant Volume Biogas
Plants, Operational Parameters of the Biogas Plant, Design of Bio-Digester, Energy Farming.
Fuel Cells: Introduction, Applications, Classification, Different Types of Fuel Cells Such as
Phosphoric Acid Fuel Cell, Alkaline Fuel Cell, PEM Fuel Cell, MC Fuel Cell. Thermodynamic
Analysis of Fuel Cells, Development and Performance Fuel Cells. CO’s: CO4

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UNIT V: 12 Hours
Other Forms of Energy: Ocean Energy: Ocean Thermal Energy; Open Cycle & Closed
CycleOTEC Plants, Environmental Impacts, Challenges, Present Status of OTEC Systems. Ocean
Tidal Energy: Single Basin and Double Basin Plants, Their Relative Merits. Ocean Wave Energy:
Basics of Ocean Waves, Different Wave Energy Conversion Devices, Relative Merits.

Geothermal Energy: Origin, Applications, Types of Geothermal Resources, Relative Merits.

Magneto Hydrodynamic Power Generation: Applications; Origin and Their Types; Working
Principles.
CO’s: CO5
Self-Learning Topics:-

Board of Studies: Electrical & Electronics Engineering

Approved in BOS No: 02, ----, May 2025
Approved in ACM No: 02

Text books:

1. Khan, B. H., Non-conventional Energy Resources, Tata McGraw Hill, 2017, 3rd edition.
2. Rao,S.,Parulekar, Energy Technology: Non-Conventional, Renewable and Conventional

Reference Books:
1. Sukhatme, S. P., Nayak, J.K., Solar Energy-Principles of Thermal Collection and
Storage, TMH, 2010, 3rd Edition.
2. Duffie, J. A., Beckman, W. A., Solar Energy Thermal Processes, John Wiley, 2013, 4th
Edition.

Web Resources:
1. https://nptel.ac.in/courses/121/106/121106014/
Internal Assessment Pattern

Cognitive Level Internal Assessment #1(%) Internal Assessment #2 (%)

L1 20 ---
L2 40 ---
L3 40 ---
L4 --- 50
L5 --- 40
L6 --- 10

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Total (%) 100 100

Sample Short and Long Answers questions of Various Cognitive Levels

L1: Remember
1. What is the definition of spectral irradiance?
2. What is the approximate value of the solar constant?
3. What is the optimal tilt angle for a solar panel located at specific latitude?
4. How does solar insolation vary with geographic location and season?
L2: Understand
1. How does the photovoltaic effect facilitate the conversion of sunlight into electrical energy
within a solar cell?
2. Compare the structural differences between monocrystalline and polycrystalline silicon
solar cells and discuss how these differences impact their performance and efficiency.
3. How do anti-reflection coatings improve the performance of solar cells?
4. What are the environmental concerns associated with the manufacturing and disposal of
silicon-based solar cells?

L3: Apply
1. Given a PV module with 60 cells, each having a voltage of 0.5V and a current of 5A,
calculate the total voltage and current when the cells are connected in series and parallel.
2. Using local climate data, estimate the potential wind energy output for a given location.
3. Create a step-by-step installation guide for a rooftop PV system, including safety
precautions and compliance with local regulations.

L4: Analyzing
1. In a hybrid solar PV system with both grid and battery storage, analyze how the charging
and discharging cycles of the battery are affected by the grid's availability and the system's
energy demand.
2. Analyze the consequences of neglecting regular maintenance tasks, such as cleaning
terminals and checking electrolyte levels, on the performance of a Lead-Acid battery in a
solar PV system.
3. Compare the performance and cost-effectiveness of Lithium-Ion batteries versus Flow
batteries in large-scale commercial solar PV installations. Discuss aspects like scalability,
efficiency, and lifecycle costs.
L5: Evaluating
1. Evaluate the effectiveness of parabolic trough collectors compared to linear Fresnel
collectors in terms of thermal efficiency and cost-effectiveness for large-scale solar thermal
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power plants.
2. Assess the potential of using compound parabolic concentrators (CPCs) in residential solar
water heating systems.
3. Evaluate the benefits and challenges of integrating photovoltaic (PV) panels with solar
thermal collectors in a hybrid system.
L6: Create
1. Design a solar thermal collector using sustainable and locally available materials.
2. Develop a conceptual design for a hybrid solar system that combines solar thermal
collectors with photovoltaic panels.

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