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18EEO301T SUSTAINABLE ENERGY O Open Elective

Code Name Category 3 0 0 3

Pre-requisite Co-requisite Progressive

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Courses Courses Courses
Course Offering Department Electrical and Electronics Engineering Data Book / Codes/Standards NIL

Course Learning Rationale (CLR): The purpose of learning this course is to: Learning Program Learning Outcomes (PLO)
CLR-1 1 1 1 1 1 1
Enrich the students on the basics of solar energy 1 2 3 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
: 0 1 2 3 4 5
CLR-2
Develop the knowledge in wind energy conversion system.
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CLR-3
Understand the energy generation by biomass.

Environment & Sustainability

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Analysis, Design, Research

Level of Thinking (Bloom)

Expected Proficiency (%)

Expected Attainment (%)

Individual & Team Work

Engineering Knowledge

Design & Development

Project Mgt. & Finance

CLR-4

Modern Tool Usage

Life Long Learning

Gain knowledge on ocean ,tidal energy

Problem Analysis

Society & Culture

Communication
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PSO - 1

PSO - 2

PSO - 3
CLR-5

Ethics
Acquire knowledge in fuel cell and its types.
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CLR-6
Apply the concepts of renewable energy in industrial applications.
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Course Learning Outcomes (CLO): At the end of this course, learners will be able to:
CLO-1 8 7
Obtain in depth knowledge on solar applications. 2 H M M - - - L - - - - - H M -
: 0 5
CLO-2 8 7
Explain the concepts of wind energy conversion systems and their control. 3 H M M - - - L - - - - - H M -
: 0 5
CLO-3 8 7
Summarize the biomass technologies and calculate the power conversion of biomass digestion. 3 H M - - - - L - - - - - H M -
: 0 5
CLO-4 8 7
Interpret the environmental impacts of ocean and tidal energy 3 H M - - - - L - - - - - H M -
: 0 5
CLO-5 8 7
Summarize the working principle of fuels cells and its types. 3 H M - - - - L - - - - - H M -
: 0 5
CLO-6 8 7
Infer the knowledge about various types of renewable energy systems 3 H M M - - - L - - - - - H M -
: 0 5

Duration
9 9 9 9 9
(hour)
SLO- Biogas Ocean thermal energy conversion
Solar radiation Wind energy conversion Fuel Cell
S- 1
1 SLO- Beam and diffuse radiation, solar Basics of Fuel cell
Principles of Wind energy conversion Energy from Biomass Principle of OTEC
2 constant, earth
SLO- Types of biomass
Sun angles, Nature of the wind Lambert law of absorption Components of fuel cells
S- 1
2 SLO- Factors influencing wind Difference between batteries and fuel
Calculation of angle of incidence Photosynthesis OTEC power plant
2 cell
S- SLO- Attenuation and measurement of solar Wind data and energy estimation- wind Factors affecting digestion system Open loop system for ocean energy Types of fuel cells
3 1 radiation speed monitoring, conversion

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 SLO- Local solar time, derived solar angles, Closed loop system for ocean energy
Site selection Classification of biogas plants Ionic conductivity of fuel cell
2 sunrise, sunset and day length. conversion
Flat plate collectors, concentrating Advantages and disadvantages of Single basin
SLO- Power in the wind
collectors biogas plants Electronic conductivity in fuel cell
S- 1
4
SLO- dual basin ocean energy conversion Principle of working of fuel cell
Solar air heaters, types, solar driers Betz limit Factors affecting bio digestion system
2
SLO- Storage of solar energy, thermal Components of a wind energy Major problems and operational
Biomass as Renewable Energy Source Performance characteristics of fuel cells
S- 1 storage, conversion system experience Tidal energy
5 SLO- Torque on wind
Solar pond , solar water heaters Cofiring Site selection of tidal power plant Selection of fuel cells
2
SLO- Wind thrust calculations
Solar distillation, Dry Process Tide ,Spring tide Fuel cell stack,
S- 1 Repowering concept
6 SLO- Horizontal Axis Wind Turbine(HAWT
Solar Pond Photosynthesis Neap tide,Tidal range . fuel cell power plant
2 design consideration)
SLO- Tip Speed Ratio Energy forming
Solar heating & cooling of buildings, Types of Tidal power plant Cross section of typical PEM fuel cell.
S- 1
7 SLO- Solidity Pyrolysis Advantages and disadvantages of tidal
Solar still, solar cooker Storage methods for fuel cells.
2 power plant
SLO- Types of generators and power
Photo voltaic. Types of PV cells , Types of Biomass Fuels Wave Energy Challenges and trends in fuel cell
S- 1 converters in WECS.
8 SLO- Characteristics and working principles Efficiency of fuel cell
Control schemes for power converters. Biomass power plant Wave Characteristics
2 of PV .
SLO- Maximum power point tracking Different wave energy convertors
Introduction to grid integration of WECS Biomass cogeneration Applications of fuel cell.
S- 1 methods ,Saltor Duck ,
9 SLO- Oscillating water column and dolphin Advantages and disadvantages of fuel
Net metering concepts. Issues in grid integration Digester design
2 types cell.

Learning 1. Rai ,G.D.,Non Conventional sources of Energy, Khanna Publishers ,5th Edition 2016. 3. O'Hayre, R.P.,S. Cha, W. Colella, F.B.Prinz, Fuel Cell Fundamentals, Wiley, NY (2006).
Resources 2. Khan. B.H, “Non-Conventional Energy Resources”, The McGraw Hills,2nd Edition, 2016 4. https://onlinecourses-archive.nptel.ac.in/.

Learning Assessment
Final Examination (50% weightage)
Bloom’s Continuous Learning Assessment (50% weightage)
CLA – 1 (10%)
Level of
CLA – 1 (10%) CLA – 2 (15%) CLA – 1 (10%) CLA – 2 (15%)
Thinking
Theory Practice Theory Practice Theory Practice Theory Practice Theory Practice
Remember
Level 1 40% - 40% - 40% - 40% - 40% -
Understand
Apply
Level 2 40% - 40% - 40% - 40% - 40% -
Analyze
Evaluate
Level 3 20% - 20% - 20% - 20% - 20% -
Create
Total 100 % 100 % 100 % 100 % 100 %
# CLA – 4 can be from any combination of these: Assignments, Seminars, Tech Talks, Mini-Projects, Case-Studies, Self-Study, MOOCs, Certifications, Conf. Paper etc.,
Course Designers
Experts from Industry Experts from Higher Technical Institutions Internal Experts
1. Er.P.Velumani, TANJEDCO , velumaniyazhini@gmail.com 1. Dr.P.DhamodHaran, IIITM, damodharan@iiitdm.ac.in 1. Dr.K.Saravanan, SRM IST
2.Er.R.Ramanavasu,BAVINI,BARC, rramanavasu@igcar.gov.in 2. Dr.S.Kumaravel , NIT Calicut,kumaravel_s@nitc.ac.in 2. Dr.R.Sridhar, SRM IST

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