Sustainable Power Generation Systems

By Prof. Pankaj Kalita | IIT Guwahati

Learners enrolled: 3772 | Exam registration: 911

ABOUT THE COURSE:

The course content is designed to provide comprehensive knowledge of various renewable energy systems. Specifically, in this course, the design and analysis of renewable energy power plants will be discussed. The concepts will be illustrated with practical examples, schematics and block diagrams wherever required. A sufficient number of numerical problems with solutions will be discussed in the course. This course is specifically designed for undergraduate and postgraduate students of Energy Engineering and Technology. Further, the course will be very much useful for students and researchers from varied academic backgrounds for the synthesis of novel energy conversion devices and processes.

INTENDED AUDIENCE: UG, PG, Doctorate students and renewable energy professionals

PREREQUISITES: Basic knowledge of thermal science

INDUSTRY SUPPORT: This course will be very much effective for the engineers working in the various renewable energy based companies/industries. Some of the following companies that will recognize this course are

Renergy Solutions Pvt limited
Susconnect Pvt Limited
Suzlon Energy Limited
Vikram Solar Pvt. Limited

Summary

Course Status :	Ongoing
Course Type :	Elective
Duration :	12 weeks
Category :	Multidisciplinary Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering Mechanical Engineering Energy and Environment Power Systems and Power Electronics
Credit Points :	3
Level :	Undergraduate/Postgraduate
Start Date :	22 Jul 2024
End Date :	11 Oct 2024
Enrollment Ends :	05 Aug 2024
Exam Registration Ends :	16 Aug 2024
Exam Date :	02 Nov 2024 IST

Note: This exam date is subjected to change based on seat availability. You can check final exam date on your hall ticket.

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Course layout

Week 1: Module-1: Introduction to power generation
Global and Indian scenario, an overview of current technologies available for power generation, Concept of the renewable energy- based power plant

Week 2: Module-2: Solar Thermal Power Generation
Fundamentals of Solar thermal energy conversion, solar thermal based power plant design and analysis (flat plate and concentrator), ORC, RC, and Stirling engine.

Week 3: Module-3: Solar Photovoltaic Power Generation
Fundamentals of Solar photovoltaic energy conversion, Solar PV power plant design, Performance analysis of standalone and grid connected PV systems.

Week 4: Module-4: Wind Power Generation
Introduction to wind turbine, classification and analysis of different components, Theory, design and analysis of wind turbines (horizontal axis and vertical axis) and wind farms.

Week 5: Module-5: Hydro Power Generation
Introduction to hydro power plant, overview of micro, mini and small hydro power plants, hydraulic turbines, Selection and design criteria of pumps and turbines, Brief theory, design and analysis of hydro power plants

Week 6: Module-6: Biomass Power Generation
Fundamentals of bioenergy production technologies through different routes, design and analysis of biochemical and thermochemical reactors for clean power generation and value- added products, IGCC.

Week 7: Module-7: Hydrogen energy and fuel cells
Importance, various routes of hydrogen generation, basic principle and design of different types of fuel cells and thier applications, future prospects, IGFC

Week 8: Module-8: Geothermal Energy
Fundamentals, classification, theory, design and analysis of geothermal power plant

Week 9: Module-9: Ocean Thermal Energy
Fundamentals, classification, theory, design and analysis of ocean thermal power plant

Week 10: Module-10: Wave and Tidal Energy
Fundamentals, classification, theory, design, and analysis of wave and tidal power plant

Week 11: Module-11: Energy Storage
Different modes of energy storage; design and analysis of different technologies for thermal, mechanical, and electro-chemical energy storage systems

Week 12: Module-12: Energy Economics
Cost analysis, interest, Accounting rate of return, Payback, Discounted cash flow, Net present value, Internal rate of return, Inflation and life cycle analysis of energy systems.

Books and references

1. J. Twidell, T. Weir, Renewable Energy Resources, Taylor and Francis, 4th Edition, 2021.
2. G. Boyle (Editor), Renewable Energy: Power for a Sustainable Future, Oxford University press, 3rd Edition, 2012.
3. G. N. Tiwari, Solar Energy, Fundamentals, Design, Modeling and Applications, Narosa, 2002.
4. J. A. Duffie and W. A. Beckman, Solar Engineering of Thermal Processes, John Wiley, 4th Edition, 2013.
5. R. Gasch, J. Twele, Wind Power Plants: Fundamentals, Design, Construction and Operation, Springer, 2nd Edition, 2012.
6. P. Breeze, Hydropower, Elsevier, 1st Edition, 2018.
7. S. C. Bhattacharyya, Energy Economics Concepts, Issues, Markets and Governance, springer, 2nd Edition, 2019.
8. S.p Sukhatme and J.K. Nayak, Solar Energy: Principles of Thermal Collection and Storage, Tata Mc-Graw Hill Education Private Limited, 3rd Edition, 2010.

Instructor bio

Prof. Pankaj Kalita

IIT Guwahati

Prof. Pankaj Kalita is Associate Professor in the School of Energy Science and Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati. He has completed his master degree in Mechanical Engineering (specialization: Fluids and Thermal Engineering) and PhD in Energy from IIT Guwahati. He worked as Assistant Professor in the Department of Energy at Tezpur University, Assam before joining at IIT Guwahati. He has more than 10 years of teaching and 16 years of research experience in various field of renewable energy. He has published more than 100 articles in various peer reviewed journals and conferences. He has also contributed one book and 16 book chapters in different books. He is a recipient of India Distinguished Visiting Fellow awarded by the University of Nottingham, United Kingdom in the year 2010. He has guided many PhD and master students. He has successfully implemented eight research projects and several consultancy projects funded by different government and private agencies in the fields of energy generation, energy management, energy modelling, solar power plant design, engine testing etc. At present three research projects are in progress in the areas of clean energy technologies for power generation, and hybrid (biomass and solar) drying technologies. His current areas of research include solar energy conversion, thermochemical and biochemical conversion, energy management, energy storage (li-ion and thermal energy) and integration of renewable energy for remote electrification.

Course certificate

The course is free to enroll and learn from. But if you want a certificate, you have to register and write the proctored exam conducted by us in person at any of the designated exam centres.
The exam is optional for a fee of Rs 1000/- (Rupees one thousand only).
Date and Time of Exams: 02 November 2024 Morning session 9am to 12 noon; Afternoon Session 2pm to 5pm.
Registration url: Announcements will be made when the registration form is open for registrations.
The online registration form has to be filled and the certification exam fee needs to be paid. More details will be made available when the exam registration form is published. If there are any changes, it will be mentioned then.
Please check the form for more details on the cities where the exams will be held, the conditions you agree to when you fill the form etc.

CRITERIA TO GET A CERTIFICATE

Average assignment score = 25% of average of best 8 assignments out of the total 12 assignments given in the course.
Exam score = 75% of the proctored certification exam score out of 100

Final score = Average assignment score + Exam score

YOU WILL BE ELIGIBLE FOR A CERTIFICATE ONLY IF AVERAGE ASSIGNMENT SCORE >=10/25 AND EXAM SCORE >= 30/75. If one of the 2 criteria is not met, you will not get the certificate even if the Final score >= 40/100.

Certificate will have your name, photograph and the score in the final exam with the breakup.It will have the logos of NPTEL and IIT Guwahati .It will be e-verifiable at nptel.ac.in/noc.

Only the e-certificate will be made available. Hard copies will not be dispatched.

Once again, thanks for your interest in our online courses and certification. Happy learning.

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