BHARTIYA SKILL DEVELOPMENT UNIVERSITY, JAIPUR

SCHOOL OF ELECTRICAL SKILLS

Scheme and Syllabus

of
B.Voc. (Renewable Energy Technology Skills)

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 Curriculum Structure of B. Voc. (Electrical Skills)
B.Voc. (RET Skills), I semester

Course Title of the Course L-T-P Contact Credit

Code Structure Hours
RET 1101 Fundamentals of Electrical and Electronics 6
3-1-2 5
Engineering
RET 1102 Renewable Energy Sources, Technologies and 5
5-0-0 5
Environmental Issues
RET 1103 Solar Photovoltaic Technologies 3-0-4 7 5
RET 1104 Basics of Power Electronics and Instrumentations 2-1-4 7 5
-- Open Elective – I 3-0-0 3 3
 GEN1101 English Language & Comprehension 3-0-0 3 3
 GEN1102 M. S. Office 2-0-0 2 2
 GEN1103 Applied Maths 2-0-0 2 2
Total 35 30

B.Voc. (RET Skills), III semester

Course Title of the Course L-T-P Contact Credit

Code Structure Hours
RET 1301 Solar Photovoltaic Power Plants 2-0-4 6 4
RET 1305 Automation and control 2-0-4 6 4
RET 1303 Solar Thermal Technology and Applications 3-0-4 7 5
RET 1304 Solar Energy Storage and Management 4-0-0 4 4
-- Open Elective – II 3-0-0 3 3
GEN1301  Spoken English 3-0-0 3 3
GEN1302 Computer Aided Drawing 3-0-0 3 3
GEN1303 Entrepreneurship Development (Introductory 2-0-0 2
2
Module)
GEN1304  Personality Development 2-0-0 2 2
Total 36 30

B.Voc. (RET Skills), V semester

Course Title of the Course L-T-P Contact Credit

Code Structure Hours
RET 1501 Smart and Micro Grid 2-0-2 4 3
RET 1502 Grid Integration and Distributed Generation of RE 2-0-4 6 4
RET 1503 Operation and Maintenance and Safety of RE Plants 2-0-2 4 3
RET 1504 Economics of Renewable Energy Systems 3-1-0 4 4
-- Open Elective – III 3-0-0 3 3
 GEN1501 Advanced Communication Skills 3-0-0 3 3
 GEN1502 Quantitative Aptitude 2-0-0 2 2
 GEN1503 Financial Accounting 2-0-0 2 2
 GEN1504 Entrepreneurship Development (Advanced Module) 3-0-0 3 3
GEN1505 Basics of Programming 1-0-4 5 3
Total 36 30

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 B.Voc. (RET Skills), I semester

Course Title of the Course L-T-P Contact Credit

Code Structure Hours
RET Fundamentals of Electrical and Electronics
3-1-2 6 5
1101 Engineering
Fundamental of electricity: Introduction, Structure
of matter, concept of charge, concept of
electromotive force and current, Relation between
charge and current, oulomb’s Law, Concept of
electrical potential and potential difference,
UNIT- I
Resistence, factor affecting the resistance. DC
circuits: Introduction, Network terminology-
Network, Network element(Resistor, Inductor,
Capacitor), Branch, Junction point, Node, Loop;  Introduction of house wiring.
Ohm’s law, Series & Parallel circuits, Concept of  Introduction of electrical symbols used in
short and open circuit, Kirchhoff’s laws house wiring.
AC fundamentals: Introduction, Types of A.C  Identification of hand tools for house wiring.
waveform, Standard terminology related to  Use of cordless portable hand drill machine.
alternating quantity-Cycle, Time period, Frequency,  One way switched lighting circuit via a
UNIT- II
Amplitude, Angular frequency, R.M.S; Impedance, junction box as given in drawing.
Power and power triangle, Apprant power, Real or
 Two way switched lighting circuit via a
True power, Reactive power, Power factor, Single
junction box as given in drawing.
phase and three phase system
 To understand & make the connections of
Magnetic circuit: Introduction, Magnet and its
properties, Laws of magnetism, Magnetic field- Fluorescent Lamp.
UNIT-III Magnetic lines of force, Direction of magnetic field,  To understand & make the connections of
properties of lines of force; Magnetic flux, Magnetic Electronic Choke Tube light.
flux density, Magnetic field strength, Magneto  To understand & make the connections of
motive force, Reluctance LED.
Atomic Structure, Intrinsic (Pure) Semiconductors,  Measure the earth electrode resistance using
Electron-Hole Pair Generation and Recombination, earth tester.
Conduction in Intrinsic Semiconductors, Extrinsic
(Impure) Semiconductors, n-type Semiconductor, p-
UNIT- IV
type Semiconductor, The p-n Junction Diode,
Forward-biased Diode, Reverse-biased Diode,
Diode Characteristics, The Zener Diode, BJT, IGBT
& MOSFET

Text Book:

1. Del Toro, Vincent, Electrical Engineering Fundamentals, 2nd edition, Pearson India Education Services Pvt. Ltd.,
Noida,2016.
2. B L Theraja, Fundamentals of Electrical Engineering and Electronics , S Chand 2006.
3. Ghosh, Fundamentals of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, 2 nd edition, Prentice Hall India Learning Private
Limited, 2007.
Reference Books:

1. Tewari, K K, Electricity and Magnetism, S Chand & Company Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi ,2015.
2. Rao, Gottapu Sasibhushana, Electromagnetic Field Theory and Transmission Lines, Wiley India Pvt. Ltd. India,
New Delhi, 2015.
3. Kaduskar, R G & Baru, V B, Electronic Product Design, 2nd edition, Wiley India Pvt. Ltd. India, New Delhi 2014.

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 B.Voc. (RET Skills), I semester

Course Title of the Course L-T-P Contact Credit

Code Structure Hours
RET Renewable Energy Sources, Technologies and
5-0-0 5 5
1102 Environmental Issues
Unit- I Introduction to Energy Sources: energy sources and
their availability- Conventional energy sources-
Renewable energy sources- Need of renewable
energy Sources-Various types of renewable energy-
Solar energy, wind energy, Geothermal energy and
Biomass energy.

Unit- II Solar Energy: Potential of Solar Energy-solar

radiation and Measurement-types of solar energy
collectors- Solar water heating systems- Solar air
heating and cooling Systems-Solar thermal electric
conversion- Solar photovoltaic System- Advantages
and disadvantages of solar energy. Applications of
solar energy.
NA
Unit- III Wind Energy: Scope for Wind energy in India-
Basic principles of wind energy conversion- Site
selection considerations-Basic components of wind
energy conversion System-Types of wind machines-
Advantages and disadvantages of wind energy.
Applications of wind energy.

Unit-IV Geothermal Energy: Geothermal fields, estimates

of geothermal power. Basic geothermal steam power
plant, binary fluid geothermal power plant and
geothermal preheat hybrid power plant. Advantages
and disadvantages of geothermal energy.
Applications of geothermal energy.

Unit-V Biomass Energy: Introduction, biomass categories,

bio-fuels. Introduction to biomass conversion
technologies. Biogas generation, basic biogas plants-
fixed dome type, floating gasholder type, Designing
of biogas plant, costing and payback period.

Text Books:

1. L. A. Kristoferson V. Bokalders, Renewable Energy Technologies, 1st edition, Elsevier 1982.

2. Solanki, Renewable Energy Technologies: A Practical Guide for Beginners, Prentice Hall India Learning Private
Limited 2008.
3. G. D. Rai, Non - Conventional Energy Sources, Khanna Publishers, New Delhi, 5th Edition, 2012.
4. Godfrey Boyle, Renewable Energy: Power for a sustainable Future, Alden Oess Limited - Oxford, 1996.

Reference Books:

1. Goswami DY, Krieth F and Krieder JF, Principles of Solar Engineering, 2nd edition, , Taylor and Francis
Inc. ,2000.
2. Tiwari GN, Solar Energy, Narosa Publishers, 2nd edition, 2002.
3. Garg HP and Prakash J, Solar Energy – Fundamentals and Applications, Tata McGraw-Hill, 2004.
4. Lee S,and Shah YT, Biofuels and Bioenergy: Process and Technology, Earthscan ,2009.

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 B.Voc. (RET Skills), I semester

Course Title of the Course L-T-P Contact Credit

Code Structure Hours
RET
Solar Photovoltaic Technologies 3-0-4 7 5
1103
Unit - I Introduction to solar energy: -Types of energy, renewable and Experiment SPT Lab
non-renewable energy sources, amount of available solar radiation
energy, solar spectrum, energy from solar PV conversion,  Familiarization of Solar
advantages and challenges of solar PV energy conversion. Technology Kit (XPO-STT).
Other renewable energy technologies: -  To perform experiment to study I-
Solar thermal energy, wind energy, biomass energy, hydro energy, V characteristics of SPV module.
geothermal energy.  To perform experiment to study
Unit - II Solar cells, module and array: - series combination of SPVs.
Solar cells: - Physics of solar cell, concept of electricity  To perform experiment to study
generation by solar cell, parameters of solar cells, solar cell parallel combination of SPVs.
technologies, factor affecting electricity generated by solar cell.  To perform experiment to
Solar PV module: - Rating of PV module, standard PV module demonstrate the effect of shading
parameters, factor-affecting electricity generated by solar PV on SPV module output power.
module, measuring module parameters.  Measurement of operating
Solar PV module Arrays: - parameters i.e. current and
Connection of module in series, connection of module in parallel, voltage of Mono crystalline
connection of module in parallel and series. silicon PV module by considering
Unit- III Solar PV technologies: - PV module as a power source.
Semiconductor devices for solar cell, monocrystalline silicon solar  Measurement of operating
cell, multicrystalline/polycrystalline silicon solar cell, thin film parameters i.e. current and
solar cell, comparison of different solar PV technologies. voltage of Multi crystalline
Unit-IV Solar PV system design: - silicon PV module by considering
Introduction to solar PV system, types of solar PV System- PV module as a power source.
standalone solar PV system, grid connected solar PV system,  Measurement of operating
hybrid solar PV system. parameters i.e. current and
Solar PV system and their components: - voltage of thin film PV module by
Solar PV module and their ratings, battery and their rating, inverter considering PV module as a
and their rating, MPPT. power source.
Application of solar PV system:- Solar PV lantern, house  Standalone Solar PV system.
lighting etc.
Unit - V Installation, troubleshooting and safety of solar PV power
plants: -
Solar PV plant installation preparation, general consideration for
installation, installation of array support structure, installation of
modules, interconnection of modules strings and combine boxes,
grounding consideration, installation of AC and DC distribution
boxes, installation of inverters.
Troubleshooting: -
Electrical testing of solar PV array, inverters etc. commissioning
and system functional testing etc.
Safety: -
Electrical safety, mechanical safety, safety precaution for batteries
Text Books:

1. G.D. Rai., Solar Energy Utilization, 5th edition, Khanna Publishers, New Delhi, 2009.
2. Chetan Singh Solanki, Solar photovoltaic technology and systems, PHI learning private limited, Delhi, Recent
edition, 2013.

Reference Books:

1. Chetan Singh Solanki, “Solar Photovoltaic Technology and Systems: A Manual for Technicians, Trainers and
Engineers”, PHI,2013
2. D. P. Kothari, K. C. Singal & Rakesh Ranjan, Renewable energy sources and emerging Technologies, Prentice
Hall of India pvt. Ltd., New Delhi, 2 nd Edition, 2008.

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 B.Voc. (RET Skills), I semester

Course Title of the Course L-T-P Contact Credit

Code Structure Hours
RET
Basics of Power Electronics and Instrumentations 2-1-4 7 5
1104
Unit - I Introduction: Experiment Description
Applications of Power Electronics, Advantages and  To study the Digital multimeter and
disadvantages of Power Electronic Controllers, Block
its functions.
Diagram of Power Electronic Controller
 To study Cathode Ray Oscilloscope
Unit - II Types of Power Electronic Converters:
AC to DC converters, DC to AC Converters (Inverters), DC to its function
DC Converters (Choppers), AC to AC Converters  Identify the electronic Passive
Unit- III Power Semiconductor Devices: components by visual appearance,
Diodes, Power Diodes, Structure of Power Diode, I-V code number and test for their
Characteristics, Types of Diodes, Application of power condition.
diodes, Specifications and Ratings of Power Diodes.  Identify the electronic Active
Silicon Controlled Rectifier (SCR):
components by visual appearance,
Construction of SCR, Merits Demerits and Applications of
SCR. code number and test for their
Thyristor Types: Gate Turn- Off Thyristor, Characteristics of condition.
GTO  To study and plot the characteristics
Power BJT: Structure of BJT, Merits, Demerits and of the Diode.
applications of BJT  To study and plot the characteristics
Power MOSFET: Structure of MOSFET, Merits, Demerits and
of the SCR.
applications of MOSFETs
IGBT: Structure of IGBT, Merits, Demerits and applications  To study the concept of Half Wave
of IGBT, Comparison of Power Devices Rectifier.
Unit-IV Single Phase Controlled Converters: Introduction, Principle of  To study the concept of Full Wave
AC/DC conversion (Controlled Rectifier), Center-tap Rectifier.
Single Phase Half Wave Converter: Single phase half wave  To study the concept of Full Wave
controlled rectifier with R and RL loads,
Bridge Rectifier.
Single Phase full wave converters: Working with R and RL
loads  Determine the measurement errors
Inverters: Introduction, Half Bridge Inerter, Operation with while measuring the resistance by
Resistive Load Full phase bridge inverter, operation with voltage drop method.
resistive load
Unit - V Electronic Measurements and measuring Instruments:
Voltmeter: Principle of measurement of voltage, Ammeter:
Principle of measurement of current, Watt meter: Principle of
measurement of power, Energy meter: Principle of
measurement of energy
Multi meter: Principle of measurement of, D.C. Voltage and
current, A.C. Voltage and current, Resistance
Cathode Ray Oscilloscope (CRO): Measurement of voltage,
current and frequency using CRO

Text Books:
1. M. D. Singh and K. B. Khanchandani, Power Electronics, 2nd edition, Tata McGraw-Hill,2008.
2. M. H. Rashid, Power Electronics, Circuits Devices and Applications, Pearson. 2011.
3. Ned Mohan, Power Electronics, John Wiley, 2013
4. Krein P. T., Elements of Power Electronics, Oxford. 1998.
5. P. S. Bimbhra, Power Electronics, Khanna Publishers, 2012.

Reference Books:
1. A. K. Sawhney, Electrical and Electronic Measurements and Instrumentation, 4 th edition, Dhanpat Rai and Sons,
1983.
2. V. R. Moorthi, Power Electronics-Devices, Circuits and Industrial Applications, Oxford. 2005.
3. Theodore Wildi, Electrical Machines, Drives and Power Systems, Pearson ,2007.

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 B.Voc. (RET Skills), 3rd Semester

Course Title of the Course L-T-P Contact Credit

Code Structure Hours
RET
Solar Photovoltaic Power Plants 2-0-4 6 4
1301
Unit I Solar Photovoltaic Power Plant: Introduction, Advantages, Experiment SPPP Lab
Main components of Photovoltaic power plant, Nominal Peak  Perform the experiment to find out I-V
Power, PV plant on roofs, PV plant on ground, Choice of characteristics of Monocrystalline SPV
cables in PV plant, Choice of Protection Devices in PV plant. module.
Unit II Solar PV Module Arrays: Connection of modules in series,  Perform the experiment to find out I-V
Power generated by Series connected PV modules, Mismatch characteristics of Polycrystalline SPV
in voltage in series connected PV modules, Mismatch in module.
current in series connected PV modules, Connection of  Perform the experiment to find out I-
modules in parallel combination, Power generated by parallel V characteristics of thin film SPV
connected PV modules, Mismatch in module voltages module.
connected in parallel Connection of modules in series and  Perform the experiment to find out I-
parallel, PV Modules array. V characteristics of Series String SPV
Unit III Charge Controller, MPPT and Inverters: Need for Balance of module.
System (BoS), Charge Controllers, Features of Charge  Perform Practical demonstration on
Controller, working of charge controller, Maximum Power solar photovoltaic power plants
Point Tracking (MPPT), Need for maximum power point equipments.
tracking, DC to AC Converter (Inverters), Types of Inverters,  Performance analysis of PWM and
Inverter Specifications MPPT type charge controller.
Unit IV Solar PV system Design and Integration: Introduction to Solar  Perform the experiment for DC step
PV system, Types of Solar PV systems: Standalone SPV up converter (18V, 35V, 70, to 24V,
system- SPV system with only DC load, SPV system with DC 48V, 96V) respective.
load and Electronics control circuitry, SPV system with DC  Perform the experiment for DC step
load, Electronics control circuitry and Battery, SPV system up converter (18V, 35V, 70, to 6V,
with AC/DC load, Electronics control circuitry and Battery; 12V, 24V) respective.
Design methodology for SPV system.  Perform experiment on off Grid Solar
PV system
 Projects: Based Learning.
 Make an off Grid Solar PV
System for house application
 Make automatic on/off street
lightening system

Text Books:

1. G.D. Rai, Solar Energy Utilisation, 5th Edition Khanna Publishers, New Delhi, 2009.
2. Chetan Singh Solanki, Solar photovoltaic technology and systems, PHI learning private limited, Delhi, Recent
edition, 2013.
3. Goswami DY, Krieth F and Krieder JF, Principles of Solar Engineering, 2nd edition, , Taylor and Francis Inc.
2000.
4. Tiwari GN, Solar Energy, 2nd edition Narosa Publisers, 2002.
5. H. P. Garg & J. Prakash, Solar Energy: Fundamentals and Applications, Tata McGraw-Hill,2000.
6. Suneel Deambi, From Sunlight to Electricity: A Practical Handbook on Solar Photovoltaic Applications,
TERI,2009.
7. P Jayrama Reddy, Science & Technology of Photovoltaics, BS Publications, CRC Press 2010

Reference Books:

1. Chetan Singh Solanki, Solar Photovoltaic Technology and Systems: A Manual for Technicians, Trainers and
Engineers, PHI,2013.
2. D. P. Kothari, K. C. Singal & Rakesh Ranjan, Renewable energy sources and emerging Technologies, Prentice
Hall of India pvt. Ltd., New Delhi, 2nd edition, 2008.
3. Domkundwar, Solar energy and non-conventional energy resources, Dhanpat Rai & Co. (P) Ltd, New Delhi, 1 st
edition, 2010.

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 B.Voc. (RET Skills), 3rd Semester

Course Title of the Course L-T-P Contact Credit

Code Structure Hours
RET
Solar Thermal Technology and Applications 3-0-4 7 5
1303
Solar Flat Plate Collectors: Fundamentals of solar collectors LIST OF EXPERIMENTS
Unit I as devices to convert solar energy to heat, Non- concentrating  To estimate the solar radiation using
low temperature flat-plate and evacuated tube collectors, a Pyranometer.
Design and structures of collectors for heating liquids and air.
 To estimate sunshine hours using a
Solar Concentrating Collectors: Plane receiver with plane sunshine recorder device.
collectors, compound parabolic with plane collectors,  To study various heat exchangers like
Unit II cylindrical parabolic collectors, Collector with fixed circular radiators, evaporators, plate heat
concentrator and a moving receiver, Fresnel lens collector, exchangers and condensers.
paraboloid dish collector, heliostat field with central receiver.  To study solar water heating system
using Flat Plate Collector (FPC)
Performances of Flat Plate Collectors: Optimal collector tilt
based water heaters.
and orientation, Collector performance, Useful energy gain,
energy losses, efficiency, Use of selective coatings to enhance  To study solar water heating system
the collector efficiency, Concentrating collectors for middle using Evacuated Tube Collector
Unit III and high temperature applications. (ETC) based water heaters.
 To study working of solar cooker to
Performance of Solar Concentrators: Concentrating heat water and cook food.
collector performance- concentration ratio, useful energy,
 To study working and operation of
gain, energy losses, efficiency.
solar dryer.
Applications of Solar Collectors: Solar water heater, Solar  To study working and operation of
Passive Space-Heating and Cooling Systems, Solar Cookers, solar distillation system.
Solar Green house, Solar Dryer, Solar Distillation of water.  To study about solar green house.
Unit IV  Visit to Solar Water Heater
(Evacuated Tube Collector Type)
Plant at BSDU Hostel Building
Rooftop.

Text Books:

1. Laltu Chandra , Ambesh Dixit, Concentrated Solar Thermal Energy Technologies: Recent Trends and
Applications,1st edition Springer Proceedings in Energy,2018.
2. John A. Duffie, William A. Beckman,” Solar Engineering of Thermal Processes” John Wiley & sons
3. H.P. Garg, S.C. Mullick and A. K. Bhargava ,”Solar Thermal Energy Storage” Springer; 1985;
4. G.D. Rai. Solar Energy Utilization, 5th edition Khanna Publishers, New Delhi, 2009.

Reference Books:

1. Chetan Singh Solanki, Solar Photovoltaic Technology and Systems: A Manual for Technicians, Trainers and
Engineers, PHI,2013.
2. D. P. Kothari, K. C. Singal & Rakesh Ranjan, Renewable energy sources and emerging Technologies, Prentice
Hall of India pvt. Ltd., New Delhi, 2nd edition, 2008.
3. Domkundwar, Solar energy and non-conventional energy resources, Dhanpat Rai & Co. (P) Ltd, New Delhi, 1 st
edition, 2010.

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 B.Voc. (RET Skills), 3rd Semester

Course L-T-P Contact Credit

Title of the Course
Code Structure Hours
RET
Solar Energy Storage and Management 4-0-0 4 4
1304
Unit I Basics about batteries, Rechargeable batteries, How does a
battery works, Charging and discharging of batteries,
Components of battery cell, Types of batteries: rechargeable
and non-rechargeable batteries.

Unit II Battery parameters: battery terminal voltage, battery open

circuit voltage, terminologies of battery terminal voltage,
battery storage capacity, state of charge and depth of
discharge, Charging/ discharging rating or c-rating, battery
efficiency, operating temperature, life cycle, self-discharge
/shelf discharge, comparison of various rechargeable batteries

Unit III How to select a battery, batteries for solar PV system, Design
of lead acid batteries, why to connect batteries together, series
NA
connection of batteries, estimating number of batteries
required in series, Estimating to total energy stored in series
connected batteries, estimating maximum power from series
connected batteries, parallel connection of batteries,
estimating number of batteries required in parallel , Estimating
to total energy stored in parallel connected batteries,
estimating maximum power from parallel connected batteries,
mixed connection, estimating number of batteries required in
mixed connection

Unit IV Battery bank installation and commissioning, Inspection,

battery diagnosis, battery capacity test, battery fault detection,
safety measures, do’s and don’ts for batteries.

Text Books:

1. Bent Sørensen, Solar Energy Storage, 1st edition, Elsevier publications,2015.

2. Hee-Je Kim, Solar Power and Energy Storage Systems, 1st edition, Taylor and Francis Group,2019.
3. H.P. Garg, S.C. Mullick and A. K. Bhargava, Solar Thermal Energy Storage, Springer; 1985.

Reference Books:

1. G.D. Rai. Solar Energy Utilisation, 5th edition Khanna Publishers, New Delhi, 2009.
2. David Linden& Thomas B. Reddy; Handbook of batteries; Third Edition; McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. 2002.

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 B.Voc. (RET Skills), 3rd Semester

Course Title of the Course L-T-P Contact Credit

Code Structure Hours
RET
Automation and control 2-0-4 6 4
1305
Unit I Automation: fundamentals of industrial automation, need and Experiment Description
role of automation, evolution of automation. PLC  Introduction about Automation, PLC,
introduction, evolution of PLC, advantages and Applications HMI, SCADA.
of PLC, Architecture of PLC, Input & Output module. Optical  Install a PLC panel with 6 Input push
isolation, CPU with processor and program memory, Switch button and 6 output LED indicator.
Mode Power Supply, Electromagnetic Relay. Difference  To study the basic instructions used in
between relay logic and PLC logic Controlling. PLC programing.
 Perform the basic logic gates AND,
Unit II Working of PLC, PLC program scan cycle, mode of operation
OR, NOT, NAND, NOR, EX-OR,
of plc, Installation of PLC, Rack installation, Grounding and
EX-NOR using PLC programing.
shielding, maintenance, Troubleshooting, Fault diagnosis
 To make a program to understand the
techniques, Sinking and Sourcing, PLC panel wiring.
concept of bits of timer.
Introduction of basic PLC Software (Rockwell
 To make a program to understand the
Automation),Introduction to SCADA system.
concept of Counter.
Unit III Assigning an IP to a PLC according to MAC address,  Perform a task to simulate star-delta
Downloading and Uploading of a PLC program, Introduction starter by using siemens PLC.
to PLC Programming, PLC basics instructions (Bit level  Perform a task to simulate bottle
instruction, comparison instructions, Compute and math filling plant by using siemens PLC.
Instructions, Timer & Counter instructions), Ladder logic Gate  Perform a task to operate simple on-
functions. off switching of lamp in PLC panel by
using HMI.
Unit IV Basics of communication cables, Introduction to Human  Perform a task to operate Door Bell
machine interface Programming. Contactors, Motor starters system by using SCADA.
(DOL, RDOL & Star-Delta), Types of processes, PLC
programing languages. Different programs based on PLC
(Water level Control program, Motorized overhead garage
door PLC program, Continuous filling operation Program,
Automatic Sequence Control system, Bottle filling plant, Tank
level control, traffic light control, smart car parking, silo
control, switching of lights etc.

Text Books:
1. S.K.Singh,Industrial Instrumentation and Control, 3rd Edition ,McGraw-Hill Companies, 2015
2. C.D. Johnson, Process Control Instrumentation Technology, PHI,2014

Reference Books:
1. E.A. Parr, Industrial control handbook, 3rd edition ,Newne, 1998.
2. Gary Dunning , Introduction to Programmable Logic Controller, 3rd edition Delmar Cengage
Learning ,2005.

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 B.Voc. (RET Skills), 5th Semester

Course Title of the Course L-T-P Contact Credit

Code Structure Hours
RET
Smart and Micro Grid 2-0-2 4 3
1501
Unit I Introduction to Smart Grid: Evolution of Electric Grid, RET 1501
Concept of Smart Grid, Definitions, Need of Smart Grid, Experiment Description
Functions of Smart Grid, Opportunities & Barriers of Smart  To study and demonstrates
Grid, Difference between conventional & smart grid, Concept components of solar micro grid.
 To study and demonstrates Small DC
of Resilient & Self-Healing Grid, Present development &
microgrid (Pico-grid) system.
International policies in Smart Grid.
 To study and demonstrates Large DC
Unit II Case study of Smart Grid ,CDM opportunities in Smart Grid, microgrid system.
What is a Smart Grid?, Local Energy Networks, Electric  To study and demonstrates AC power
Transportation, Low-Carbon Central Generation, What Should microgrid system.
Be the Attributes of the Smart Grid?, Why Do We Need a  To study and demonstrates AC-DC
Smart Grid?, Is the Smart Grid a “Green Grid”?, Smart Grid combined microgrid system.
Initiative for Power Distribution Utility in India (Term paper)  To study and demonstrates PV-
Generator hybrid microgrid system.
Unit III Sensing, Measurement, Control and Automation  To study and demonstrates connecting
microgrid system to the grid.
Technologies: Smart metering and demand-side integration,
 To study and demonstrate the Smart
Introduction, Smart metering, Evolution of electricity and Micro Grid with various
metering, Key components of smart metering interconnected generation sources.
 To study and demonstrate the various
Unit IV Micro Grids And Distributed Energy Resources: Concept of protection schemes of micro grid.
micro grid, need & applications of micro grid, formation of 1. Over current protection scheme
micro grid, issues of interconnection, protection & control of 2. Under voltage protection
micro grid. Islanding, need and benefits. scheme
3. Over voltage protection
scheme
4. Under Frequency protection
scheme
5. Over Frequency protection
scheme
6. Reverse power flow protection
scheme
 To study and perform the double bus
bar arrangement when any circuit
breaker is taken out for maintenance.
 To study and observed the
performances of electromechanical
meters and smart meters.

Text Books

1. Janaka Ekanayake ,Kithsiri Liyanage ,Jianzhong Wu ,Akihiko Yokoyama  ,Nick Jenkins , Smart Grid:

Technology and Applications,1st Edition, John Wliley and Sons ,2012.
2. Bharat Modi, Anu Prakash, Yogesh Kumar, Fundamentals of Smart Grid Technology ,Katson Books 2015.
3. James A. Momoh, Smart Grid: Fundamentals of Design and Analysis, IEEE Press Series on Power Engineering
2012.

Reference Books:

1. S. Chowdhary, S. P. Chowdhury and P. Crossley, Microgrids and Active Distribution Network, IET,2000.
2. Nick Jenkins et al., Embedded Generation, IET, 2000.
3. R. Strzelecki, G. Benesek, Power Electronics in Smart Electrical Energy Networks, Springer, 2001.
4. Amirnaser Yazdani & Reza Iravani, Voltage Sourced Converters in Power Systems: Modeling, Control, and
Applications, IEEE Press, 2001.
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 B.Voc. (RET Skills), 5th Semester

Course Title of the Course L-T-P Contact Credit

Code Structure Hours
RET
Grid Integration and Distributed Generation of RE 2-0-4 6 4
1502
Unit I Introduction to Grid connected PV systems: Grid connected PV LIST OF EXPERIMENTS
systems for small power applications, Grid connected PV systems for  To study and observe current
small power applications waveforms for linear & non- linear
Unit II Configuration of Grid connected solar PV systems: Grid connected loads and do required calculations.
PV systems without battery back-up, Grid connected PV systems  To study the impact of transmission
with battery back-up, Grid connected solar PV captive power system, line inductance on voltage quality at
Grid support solar PV power system PCC.
 To study power factor correction
Unit III Components of grid connected solar PV systems: solar PV array, using capacitor bank and its impact on
array combiner box, DC cabling, DC distribution box, grid connected power quality at PCC.
inverter, AC cabling, AC distribution box  To study grid synchronization of solar
PV inverter and do its performance
Unit IV Grid connected solar PV systems design for small power analysis.
applications: steps of system design, Grid connected solar PV  To evaluate active, reactive and
systems design for power plants: estimation of energy output of PV apparent power, energy flow between
plant, determining configuration of PV plant grid tied inverter, grid and load and
study about net metering concept.
Unit-V Distributed Generations (DG): Concept of distributed generations,  To demonstrate anti- islanding
topologies, selection of sources, regulatory standards/ framework, protection of grid tied inverter for
Standards for interconnecting Distributed resources to electric power sudden grid failure and running the
systems. system using virtual grid.
 Analyse 360KW solar power plant at
BSDU and observe all its components.
 Observation of current generation
from a solar cell for different
waveforms of light.
 To get familiarized with solar PV
emulator and its functions.
 To understand the operation of Solar
PV Emulator for 1KW plant.
 To understand the operation of Solar
PV Emulator for 2KW plant.
 Project(s) Work

Text Book:

1. Rajeev Kumar Chauhan Kalpana Chauhan, Distributed Energy Resources in Microgrids, 1 st edition,

Elsevier, 2019.
2. Chetan Singh Solanki, Solar photovoltaic technology and systems, PHI learning private limited, Delhi,
Recent edition, 2013.
3. H. Lee Willis & W. G. Scott, Distributed Power Generation- Planning & Evaluation, 2 nd edition, CRC
Press, 2007.
4. Kazem Zare and Sayyad Nojavan, Operation of Distributed Energy Resources in Smart
Distribution Network, 1st edition, 2018.
Reference Book:

1. Felix A. Farret, Dr. M. Godoy Simoes, Integration of Alternative Source of Energy, Wiley Inter Science,
2008.
2. M. H. Nehrir & C. Wang, Modelling and Control of Fuel Cells : Distributed generation Applications,-
IEEE Wiley- IEEE Press, 2009
3. Toshihisa Funabashi, Integration of Distributed Energy Resources in Power System, 1 st edition,
Elsevier,2016

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 B.Voc. (RET Skills), 5th Semester

Course Title of the Course L-T-P Contact Credit

Code Structure Hours
RET
Operation and Maintenance and Safety of RE Plants 2-0-2 4 3
1503
Unit I Verify the connections, cables and junction boxes as per the design/  Study of Different types of
working drawings. measure the string current and verify the Maintenance Tools and Equipments
connections between modules in each string periodically, if no
 Study of First aid kit and PPE
monitoring of the strings at junction box/combiner box level has been
designed Check the integrity and working condition of all
 Study of different types of solar
connections, fuses and circuit breakers within junction maintenance check list
boxes/combiner boxes.  Study of different types of solar
Unit II Check the continuity of cables and wires to ensure proper electrical maintenance check list
connections throughout the solar PV power plant up to the inverter  Study of troubleshooting chart of
input. Troubleshoot the identified faults and escalate the issue to Solar Inverter
superiors if faults cannot be identified or rectified. verify the earthing  Study of Troubleshooting Chart of
and lightening protection systems as per the as built drawings and
charge Controller
report in case of any discrepancies. measure the resistance of earthing
systems and identify the earth pits where the resistance exceeds  Study of battery maintenance and cure
design norms check the continuity of the earthing system, of batteries
troubleshoot the identified issues and escalate the issue to superiors if  Study of earth resistance and measure
faults cannot be rectified, ensure proper cleaning of modules as per earth pit resistance
schedule and standard procedure and remove any shadowing objects,  Study of isolation procedure of
check the module frame for any deformation or defect, check the Inverter, Charge Controller, isolation
integrity of module terminal box and interconnections, check and
transformer
record any defects in the modules to report it to the supervisor
 Study of solar maintains the record of
Unit III Measure and record the readings from the inverter and the monitoring maintenance.
system, clean /replace inverter cooling fan filters, removal of dust  Make a 1 KW solar power
from electronic components and any other maintenance activity maintenance Report
recommended by the manufacturer, .inform the supervisor or the Project based Experiments
appropriate supplier if there is any abnormal functioning of the
inverter or the monitoring system, .clean the work area after
Maintenance of 160 KW plant
completing the maintenance activity, remove all the tools,
at old BSDU.
consumables used from the work area, complete the documentation
and get the signature of the superior/ client Make a one notice board in
which write all procedure of
Unit IV Installation, Trouble Shooting and Safety Installation and solar maintenance.
Troubleshooting of Standalone Solar PV System, Maintenance of
Solar PV System, Safety in installation of Solar PV System,
Maintenance of Solar PV System.

Project Installation, Commissioning, Trouble shooting of 1KWp off

Grid Solar Power Plant, Check list for Solar PV Plant Installation and
Commissioning.

Text Books:
1. Miguel A. Sanz-Bobi , Use Operation and Maintenance of Renewable Energy Systems (Green Energy
and Technology), Springer Nature, 2014.
2. Rigatos, Gerasimos G., Intelligent Renewable Energy Systems, Springer International Publishing
Switzerland, 2016.

Reference Books
1. H.P.Garg S ,Maintenance Engineering, S.Chand and Company, 2010.
2. Higgins & Morrow, Maintenance Engineering Handbook, DA Information Services, 2009.

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B.Voc. (RET Skills), 5th Semester

Course Title of the Course L-T-P Contact Credit

Code Structure Hours
RET
Economics of Renewable Energy Systems 3-1-0 4 4
1504
Unit I Introduction to Energy Economics, Overview of World
Energy Scenario, Overview of India’s Energy Scenario

Unit II Cost estimation of Solar PV System: Cost of array, cost of

batteries, cost of inverter, PV system cost estimation

NA
Unit III PV system costing: capital costs, Maintenance costs,
replacement costs, calculating payback time of PV system,
rebates

Unit IV Case study: cost estimation of solar PV system for domestic

loads, cost estimation of solar PV system for 1KW solar
power plant

Text Books

1. G. Stapleton, Grid connected solar electric systems, 2012.

References Books

1. Kanchan Chopra and Vikram Dayal, High Economic Growth, Equity and Sustainable Energy
Devopment, In (ed) Oxford Handbook of Environmental Economics, Oxford University Press, New
Delhi, 2009.
2. Nick Hanely, Jason F Shogren and Ben White, Introduction to Environmental Economics, Oxford
University Press, 2001.
3. Energy Economic by Parag Diwan 2. Energy Sources & Policies in India by Rishi Muni
Dwivedi

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