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KUMARAGURU COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY
(Autonomous Institution Affiliated to Anna University)
COIMBATORE – 641049
CURRICULAM AND SYLLABUS
(REGULATIONS 2013)
1st - 4th Semesters
M.E. ENERGY ENGINEERING
DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
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KUMARAGURU COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY, COIMBATORE
(An Autonomous Institution Affiliated to Anna University, Coimbatore)
CURRICULUM FOR REGULATIONS 2013
M.E. – ENERGY ENGINEERING
SEMESTER - I
Course Name
L
Code
THEORY
P13MAT 104
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P
C
Applied Mathematics for Energy Engineering
3
1
0
4
P13EET101
Advanced Thermodynamics
3
1
0
4
P13EET102
Solar Energy Systems
3
1
0
4
P13EET103
Bio Energy Conversion Techniques
3
0
3
P13EET104
Fuels and Combustion Technology
3
1
0
0
Elective – I
3
0
0
3
Energy Technology Laboratory
0
0
3
1
4
PRACTICAL
P13EEP101
Total
Code
THEORY
P13EET201
SEMESTER - II
Course Name
24
L
T
P
C
Energy Systems Modeling and Analysis
3
1
0
4
P13EET202
Environmental Engineering and Pollution Control
3
0
0
3
P13EET203
Instrumentation for Thermal Systems
Wind Energy Conversion Systems
3
3
0
0
0
0
3
3
Elective – 2
3
0
0
3
Elective – 3
3
0
0
3
P13EEP201
Simulation Laboratory
0
0
3
1
P13EEP202
Technical Seminar
0
0
3
1
P13EET204
PRACTICAL
Total
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3
SEMESTER - III
Code
THEORY
Course Name
L
T
P
C
Elective – 4
3
0
0
3
Elective – 5
3
0
0
3
Elective – 6
3
0
0
3
P13EEP301
Project work – Phase I
0
0
12
6
P13EEP302
Industrial Training
0
0
3
1
PRACTICAL
*Industrial training at the end of III semester for 4 weeks
Total
16
SEMESTER - IV
Code
PRACTICAL
P13EEP401
Course Name
Project work – Phase II
L
T
P
C
0
0
24
12
Total
Total credit: 74
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ELECTIVE SUBJECTS
Code
Course Name
L
T P
C
Group 1
P13EETE11
Co-generation and Waste Heat Recovery Systems
3
0
0
3
P13EETE12
Boiler Technology
3
0
0
3
P13EETE13
Fluidized Bed Systems
3
0
0
3
P13EETE14
Advanced Fluid Mechanics
3
0
0
3
P13EETE15
Thermal Energy Storage Systems
3
0
0
3
P13EETE16
Design of Heat Exchanger
3
0
0
3
P13EETE17
Computational Fluid Dynamics
3
0
0
3
P13EETE18
Energy Conversion Systems
3
0
0
3
P13EETE19
Nuclear Engineering
3
0
0
3
Group 2
P13EETE21
Waste Management
3
0
0
3
P13EETE22
Clean Development Mechanism
3
0
0
3
P13EETE23
Project Management
3
0
0
3
P13EETE24
Energy Economics & Cost Estimation
3
0
0
3
Group 3
P13EETE31
Global Warming & Climate Change Mitigation
3
0
0
3
P13EETE32
Energy Conservation in Industrial Process and
Equipment
3
0
0
3
P13EETE33
Energy Conservation in Buildings and HVAC
3
0
0
3
P13EETE34
Energy Management
3
0
0
3
Group 4
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P13EETE41
Energy Information Systems
3
0
0
3
P13EETE42
Electrical Drives and Controls
3
0
0
3
P13EETE43
Power Generation, Transmission and Utilization
3
0
0
3
P13EETE44
Unit Operations in Chemical Engineering
3
0
0
3
P13EETE45
Solar Architecture
3
0
0
3
Semester I, Elective 1 to be selected from Group 1
Semester II, Elective 2 and 3 to be elected from Group 1 and Group 3
Semester III, Elective 4,5 and 6 to be elected from Group1, Group 2 and Group 4
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P13MAT104
APPLIED MATHEMATICS FOR ENERGY ENGINEERING 3 1 0 4
On completion of the course, the students are expected
To enhance the knowledge of Fourier transform and solve the PDE.
To find the curve on which functional can be extremised.
To acquire the knowledge of solving fluid and heat flow equations using
conformal mapping.
To solve algebraic and transcendental equations numerically.
To solve partial differential equations numerically.
UNIT I
FOURIER TRANSFORMS
9
Fourier Transforms – Complex, Sine and Cosine Transforms – Finite Fourier transform – One
dimensional heat conduction problem – Laplace Equation, Poisson Equation.
UNIT II
CALCULUS OF VARIATIONS
9
Euler‟s equation – Functionals dependent on first and higher order derivatives – Functionals
dependent on functions of several dependent variables – Some applications – Direct method:
Ritz method.
UNIT III
CONFORMAL MAPPING AND APPLICATIONS
9
Schwarz – Christoffel transformation – Transformation of boundaries in parametric form –
Physical applications – Application to fluid flow – Application to heat flow.
UNIT IV
NUMERICAL SOLUTION OF EQUATIONS AND EIGEN VALUE
PROBLEM
9
Method of false position – Newton Raphson method – Iteration method – Solution of linear
system by Gaussian elimination and Gauss-Jordon methods- Iterative methods: Gauss Jacobi and
Gauss-Seidel methods – Eigen values of a matrix by Power method.
UNIT V
NUMERICAL SOLUTION OF PDE
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Solution of Laplace and Poisson equation on a rectangular region by Leibmann‟s method –
Diffusion equation by the explicit and Crank Nicolson implicit methods – Solution of wave
equation by explicit scheme.
L+ T: 45+15 = 60
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TEXT BOOKS:
1. Sankara Rao K., “Introduction to Partial differential equations”, Prentice-Hall of India,
New Delhi 2006.
2. Grewal. B.S., “Higher Engineering Mathematics”, Khanna Publishers, 40th Edition 2007.
3. Spiegel M.R., “Theory and Problems of complex variables with an introduction to
conformal mapping and its applications, Schaum‟s outline series”, McGraw Hill Book
Co., 1998.
4. Grewal. B.S., “Numerical Methods”, Khanna Publishers, 40 th Edition 2007.
REFERENCES:
1. Sneddon I.N., “Elements of partial differential equations”, Dover Publications 2006.
2. Elsgolts L., “Differential equation and calculus of variations”, University Press of
Pacific, 2003.
3. Luther. H and Wilkes. J. Carnahan B, Applied Numerical Methods, Wiley and Sons,
1976.
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P13EET101
ADVANCED THERMODYNAMICS
3 1 0 4
(Use of approved charts permitted)
1. AVAILABILITY ANALYSIS AND THERMODYNAMIC PROPERTY RELATIONS
10+3
Availability, Irreversibility and Second-Law Efficiency for a closed System and steady-state
Control Volume. Availability Analysis of Simple Cycles. Thermodynamic Potentials, Maxwell
relations, Generalised relation for changes in Entropy, Internal Energy and Enthalpy, Generalised
Relations for Cp and Cv Clausius Claypeyron Equation, Joule- Thomson Coefficient, Bridgman
Tables for thermodynamic relations.
2. REAL GAS BEHAVIOUR AND MULTI-COMPONENT SYSTEMS
10+3
Different Equations of State, Fugacity, Compressibility, Principle of Corresponding States, Use
of generalized charts for enthalpy and entropy departure, fugacity coefficient, Lee- Kesler
generalized three parameter tables. Fundamental property relations for systems of variable
composition, partial molar prosperities, Real gas mixtures, Ideal solution of real gases and
liquids, Equilibrium in multi phase systems, Gibbs phase rule for non-reactive components.
3. CHEMICAL THERMODYNAMICS AND EQUILIBRIUM
10+3
Thermo chemistry, first Law analysis of reacting systems, Adiabatic Flame temperature, Entropy
change of reacting systems, Second Law analysis of reacting systems, Criterion for reaction
equilibrium composition.
4. STATISTICAL THERMODYNAMICS
8+3
Microstates and Macrostates, Thermodynamic probability, Degeneracy of energy levels,
Maxwell-Boltzman, Fermi-Dirac and Bose-Einstein Statistics, Microscopic Interpretation of heat
and work, Evaluation of entropy, Partition function, Calculation of the Microscopic properties
from partition functions.
5. IRREVERSIBLE THERMODYNAMICS
7+3
Conjugate Fluxes and Forces, Entropy Production, Onsager‟s Reciprocity relations,
thermoelectric phenomena and formulations.
Total: 45+15=60hrs
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REFERENCES:
1. Kenneth Wark Jr., Advanced Thermodynamics for Engineers, McGraw-Hill Inc.,1995.
2. Bejan, A., Advanced Engineering Thermodynamics, John Wiley and Sons, 1998.
3. Holman, J.P., Thermodynamics, Fourth Ediction, McGraw-Hill Inc., 1998.
4. Smith, J.M and Van Ness., H.C., Introduction to chemical Engineering
Thermodynamics, Fourth Edition, McGraw-Hill Inc., 1987.
5. Sonntag, R.E., and Vann Wylen, G, Introduction to Thermodynamics, Classical and
Statistical, third Edition, John Wiley and Sons, 1991.
6. Sears, F.W. and Salinger G.I., Thermodynamics, Kinetic Theory and Statistical
Thermodynamics, third Edition, Narosa Publishing House, New Delhi, 1993.
7. DeHoft, R.T. Thermodynamics in Materials Science, McGraw-Hill Inc., 1993.
8. Rao, Y.V.C., Postulational and Statistical thermodynamics, Allied Publisher Limited, New
Delhi, 1994.
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P13EET102
SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEMS
3 1 0 4
1
INTRODUCTION
9+3
Different types of Renewable Energy Sources – Sun as a Source of Energy – Solar Radiation –
Extra terrestrial at earth‟s surface – Horizontal, tilted surface – Estimation of Radiation – hourly,
daily and monthly average – Alternation of Solar radiation by atmosphere – Effect of orientation
of receiving surface.
2
MEASUREMENT OF SOLAR RADIATION
9+3
Measurement of solar radiation – Radiation characteristics of opaque materials – Radiation
transmission through covers and absorption of collectors.
3
FLAT PLATE COLLECTORS
9+3
Theory of Flat plate collectors – Liquid and air flat plate collectors – design, performance and
testing – other types of flat plate collectors.
4
CONCENTRATING COLLECTORS
9+3
Theory of concentrating collectors – Modes of tracking – Cylindrical parabolic collector –
compound parabolic collector – Central receiver collector – Fixed reflector and tracking absorber
collector – Design, performance and testing.
5
APPLICATIONS
9+3
Thermal Energy Storage – Various methods and applications, Solar Ponds – Thermal
applications – Thermal Power Conversion, Solar cooling and heating – Solar desalination –
Drying – Solar pumping.
Total : 45+15=60hrs
REFERENCES:
1. Sukhatme S.P. , Solar Energy – Principles of Thermal Collection & Storage, Tata McGraw
Hill Publishing Co., 1996
2. J.A. Duffie and W.A. Beckmann, Solar Engineering of Thermal Processes, John Wiley,
London, 1991.
3. Kreith F and Kreider J.F., „Principles of Solar Engineering‟, McGrawhill Book Co., 1978.
4. Garg, H.P., „Treatise on Solar Energy‟, Volume 1, 2 & 3, John Wiley and Sons, 1982.
5. Seshadri et.al., “Climatological and Solar Data for India”, Sarita Prakashan, 1969.
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P13EET103
BIO - ENERGY CONVERSION TECHNIQUES
3 0 0 3
1
INTRODUCTION
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Biomass: Types – Advantages & Drawbacks – Indian Scenario – Characteristics – Carbon
Neutrality – Conversion Mechanisms – Fuel Assessment Studies
2
BIOMETHANATION
8
Microbial Systems – Phases in Biogas production – Parameters affecting gas production – Effect
of additives on Biogas yield – Possible feed stocks. Biogas plants – Types – Design –
Constructional details & comparison – Biogas appliances – Burner, Illumination & Power
Generation – Effect on Engine Performance.
3
COMBUSTION
10
Perfect, Complete & Incomplete – Equivalence ratio – Fixed Bed, Fluid Bed – Fuel & Ash
handling – Steam Cost comparison with conventional fuels.
Briquetting: Types of Briquetting – Merits & Demerits – Feed requirements & Preprocessing –
Advantages - Drawbacks
4
GASIFICATION
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Types – Comparison – Application – Performance Evaluation – Economics – Dual fuel engines –
100 % Gas Engines – Engine characteristics on gas mode – Gas Cooling & cleaning train.
5
PYROLYSIS & CARBONISATION
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Types – process governing parameters – Thermo gravimetric analysis – Differential thermal
analysis – Differential scanning calorimetry – Typical yield rates.
Total: 45hrs
REFERENCES:
1. G D Rai, Non Conventional Energy Sources, Khanna Publishers, New Delhi
2. David Boyles, Bio Energy Technology Thermodynamics and costs, Ellis Hoknood,
Chichester, 1984
3. Khandelwal KC, Mahdi SS, Biogas Technology – A Practical Handbook, Tata McGraw Hill,
1986
4. R.C. Mahaeswari, Bio Energy for Rural Energisation, Concepts Publication, 1997
5. Tom B Reed, Biomass Gasification – Principles & Technology, Noyce Data Corporation,
1981
6. Best Practises Manual for Biomass Briquetting, I R E D A, 1997
7. S. Eriksson & M. Prior, The briquetting of Agricultural wastes for fuel, FAO Energy &
Environment paper, 1990
8. PVR Iyer et al, Thermochemical Characterisation of Biomass, M N E S.
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P13EET104
FUELS AND COMBUSTION TECHNOLOGY
3 1 0 4
1
CHARACTERIZATION
8+3
Fuels - Types and Characteristics of Fuels - Determination of Properties of Fuels – Fuels
Analysis - Proximate and Ultimate Analysis - Moisture Determination - Calorific Value - Gross
& Net Calorific Values - Calorimetry - DuLong‟s Formula for CV Estimation – Flue gas
Analysis - Orsat Apparatus - Fuel & Ash Storage & Handling - Spontaneous Ignition
Temperatures.
2
SOLID FUELS & LIQUID FUELS
10+3
SOLID FUELS
Types - Coal Family - Properties - Calorific Value - ROM, DMMF, DAF and Bone Dry Basis Ranking - Bulk & Apparent Density - Storage - Washability - Coking & Caking Coals Renewable Solid Fuels - Biomass - Wood Waste - Agro Fuels – Manufactured Solid Fuels.
LIQUID FUELS:
Types - Sources - Petroleum Fractions - Classification - Refining - Properties of LiquidFuels Calorific Value, Specific Gravity, Flash & Fire Point, Octane Number, Cetane Number etc, Alcohols - Tar Sand Oil - Liquefaction of Solid Fuels.
3
GASEOUS FUELS
7+3
Classification - Composition & Properties - Estimation of Calorific Value - Gas Calorimeter.
Rich & Lean Gas - Wobbe Index - Natural Gas - Dry & Wet Natural Gas - Stripped NG -Foul &
Sweet NG - LPG - LNG - CNG - Methane - Producer Gas - Gasifiers - Water Gas - Town Gas Coal Gasification - Gasification Efficiency - Non - Thermal Route - Biogas - Digesters Reactions - Viability - Economics.
4
COMBUSTION: STOICHIOMETRY & KINETICS
12+3
Stoichiometry - Mass Basis & Volume Basis - Excess Air Calculation - Fuel & Flue Gas
Compositions - Calculations - Rapid Methods - Combustion Processes - Stationary Flame Surface or Flameless Combustion - Submerged Combustion - Pulsating & Slow Combustion
Explosive Combustion.
Mechanism of Combustion - Ignition & Ignition Energy - Spontaneous Combustion – Flame
Propagation - Solid, Liquid & Gaseous Fuels Combustion - Flame Temperature - Theoretical,
Adiabatic & Actual - Ignition Limits - Limits of Inflammability.
5
COMBUSTION EQUIPMENTS
8+3
Coal Burning Equipments - Types - Pulverized Coal Firing - Fluidized Bed Firing – Fixed Bed &
Recycled Bed - Cyclone Firing - Spreader Stokers - Vibrating Grate Stokers - Sprinkler Stokers,
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Traveling Grate Stokers. Oil Burners - Vaporizing Burners, Atomizing Burners - Design of
Burners. Gas Burners - Atmospheric Gas Burners - Air Aspiration Gas Burners – Burners
Classification according to Flame Structures - Factors Affecting Burners & Combustion.
Total: 45+15=60hrs
REFERENCES:
1. Samir Sarkar, Fuels & Combustion, 2nd Edition, Orient Longman, 1990
2. Bhatt, Vora Stoichiometry, 2nd Edition, Tata Mcgraw Hill, 1984
3. Blokh AG,Heat Transfer in Steam Boiler Furnace, Hemisphere Publishing Corpn, 1988
4. Civil Davies, Calculations in Furnace Technology, Pergamon Press, Oxford, 1966
5. Sharma SP, Mohan Chander, Fuels & Combustion, Tata Mcgraw Hill, 1984.
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P13EEP101
ENERGY TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY
0 0 3 1
Renewable Energy
1. Performance testing of solar water heater
2. Characteristics of Solar photovoltaic devices
3. Testing of Gasifier
4. Study of biogas plant
5. Testing of Properties of fuel oils, biomass, biogas
6. Testing of VFD Drives
7. Testing of Heat Exchangers
8. Testing of Refrigeration and Air conditioning systems
9. Solar Radiation measurement
Energy Conservation
1. Boiler efficiency testing
2. Motor and pump efficiency testing
3. Energy consumption measurement of lighting systems
Study of Advanced Energy Systems
1. Fuel Cell
2. Earth Energy
3. Thermal Storage Systems
Total : 45hrs
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P13EET201
ENERGY SYSTEMS MODELLING & ANALYSIS
3 1 0 4
1. INTRODUCTION
9+3
Primary energy analysis - Dead states and energy components-Exergy balance for closed and
control volume systems-applications of exergy analysis for selected energy system design Modelling overview- levels and steps in model development - examples of models – Curve
fitting and regression analysis
2. MODELLING AND SYSTEMS SIMULATION
9+3
Modelling of energy systems – Heat Exchanger, Solar collectors, Distillation, Rectifications,
turbo machinery components, refrigeration systems - information flow diagram, solution of set of
nonlinear algebraic equations, successive substitution, Newton Raphson. Examples of energy
systems simulation
3. OPTIMIZATION
9+3
Objectives-constraints, problem formulation - Unconstrained problems - Necessary and
Sufficiency conditions. Constrained Optimisation- lagrange multipliers, constrained variations,
Linear Programming - Simplex tableau, pivoting, sensitivity analysis.
4. ENERGY- ECONOMY MODELS
9+3
Multiplier Analysis - Energy and Environmental Input / Output Analysis – Energy Aggregation –
Econometric Energy Demand Modeling - Overview of Econometric Methods -Dynamic
programming - Search Techniques - Univariate / Multivariate.
5. APPLICATIONS AND CASE STUDIES
9+3
Case studies of optimisation in Energy systems problems- Dealing with uncertaintyprobabilistic
techniques - Trade-offs between capital and energy using Pinch Analysis.
Total : 45+15hrs
REFERENCES:
1. W.F. Stoecker Design of Thermal Systems, Mcgraw Hill, 1981
2. A.Bejan, G.Tsatsaronis and M.Moran (1996):Thermal Design and Optimization John
Wiley & Sons, 1996
3. S.S.Rao, Optimisation theory and applications, Wiley Eastern, 1990
4. S.S. Sastry, Introductory methods of numerical Analysis, Prentice Hall, 1988
5. P. Meier, Energy Systems Analysis for Developing Countries, Springer Verlag, 1984
6. R.de Neufville, Applied Systems Analysis, Mcgraw Hill, International Edition, 1990
7. Beveridge and Schechter, Optimisation Theory and Practice, Mcgraw Hill, 1970
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P13EET202
ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING AND POLLUTION
CONTROL
3 0 0 3
1. INTRODUCTION
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Global atmospheric change – Green house effect –Ozone Depletion - Natural Cycles - Mass and
Energy Transfer – Material balance – Environmental chemistry and biology – Impacts –
Environmental legislations, ISO14000.
2. AIR POLLUTION
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Pollutants - Sources and Effect – Air Pollution meteorology – Atmospheric dispersion – Indoor
air quality - Control Methods and Equipments - Issues in Air Pollution control – Air sampling
and measurement.
3. WATER POLLUTION
9
Water resources - Water Pollutants - Characteristics – Quality - Water Treatment systems –
Wastewater treatment - Treatment, Utilization and Disposal of Sludge – Monitoring compliance
with Standards.
4. WASTE MANAGEMENT
9
Sources and Classification – Solid waste – Hazardous waste - Characteristics – Collection and
Transportation - Disposal – Processing and Energy Recovery – Waste minimization
5. OTHER TYPES OF POLLUTION FROM INDUSTRIES
9
Noise Pollution and its impact - Oil Pollution - Pesticides - Instrumentation for EIA test - Water
Pollution from Tanneries and other Industries and their control – Environment Impact
assessment for various projects – Case studies.
Total : 45hrs
REFERENCES:
1. H.S.Peavy, D.R..Rowe, G.Tchobanoglous (1985): Environmental Enginering - McGraw- Hill
BookCompany, NewYork.
2. G.Masters (2003): Introduction to Environmental Engineering and Science, Prentice Hall of
India Pvt Ltd, New Delhi.
3. H.Ludwig, W.Evans (1991): Manual of Environmental Technology in Developing Countries, .
International Book Company, Absecon Highlands, N.J.
4. Arcadio P Sincero and G. A. Sincero, (2002): Environmental Engineering – A Design
Apporach, Prentice Hall of India Pvt Ltd, New Delhi.
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P13EET203
INSTRUMENTATION FOR THERMAL SYSTEMS
3 0 0 3
1. MEASUREMENT CHARACTERISTICS
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Instrument Classification, Characteristics of Instruments – Static and dynamic, experimental
error analysis, Systematic and random errors, Statistical analysis, Uncertainty, Experimental
planning and selection of measuring instruments Reliability of instruments.
2. MICROPROCESSORS AND COMPUTERS IN MEASUREMENT
5
Data logging and acquisition use of intelligent instrument for error reduction, elements of microcomputer interfacing, intelligent instruments in use.
3. MEASUREMENT OF PHYSICAL QUANTITIES
10
Measurement of thermo-physical properties, instruments for measuring temperature pressure and
flow, use of intelligent instruments for the physical variables.
4. FLOW VISUALIZATION
Techniques, shadow graph, Schileren, interferometer, Laser Doppler anemometer, hear flux
measurement, Telemetry in engines.
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5. MEASUREMENT ANALYSIS
10
Chemical Thermal, magnetic and optical gas analyzers, measurement of smoke, dust and
moisture, gas chromatography, spectrometry, measurement pf pH, Review of basic measurement
techniques.
Total: 45hrs
REFERENCES:
1. Holman, J.P., Experimental methods for engineers, McGraw-Hill, 1958.
2. Barney, Intelligent Instrumentation, Prentice Hall of India, 1988.
3. Prebrashensky. V., Measurement and Instrumentation in Heat Engineering, Vol.1 and 2 MIR
Publishers, 1980.
4. Raman, C.S. Sharma, G.R., Mani, V.S.V., Instrumentation Devices and Systems, Tata
McGraw-Hill, New Delhi, 1983.
5. Doeblin, Measurement System Application and Design, McGraw-Hill, 1978.
6. Morris. A.S, Principles of Measurements and Instrumentation Prentice Hall of India, 1998.
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P13EET204
WIND ENERGY CONVERSION SYSTEMS
3 0 0 3
1. INTRODUCTION TO WIND
9
Power and Energy in wind- Applications of wind -How To Use The Wind- Wind Data- - Sources
of Wind Data in India-Surveying a Site -Measuring the Wind-Wind Speed Units- Beaufort
Scale- Power in the Wind-Power Density -Air Density -Calculating Swept Area- Wind Speed
Distributions- Frequency Distributions-Wind Speed, Power and Height- Wind Shear- Estimating
the Height of Obstructions-Measuring Instruments-Anemometer Towers- Survey Duration-Data
Analysis.
2. WIND TURBINE TECHNOLOGY
9
Size of wind turbines- Evaluating the Technology-Orientation-Vertical Axis-Horizontal AxisTail Vanes-Passive Yaw-Active Yaw-Ducted or Augmented Turbines-Lift and DragAerodynamics-Apparent Wind and the Angle of Attack-Twist and Taper-Solidity-Betz's LimitDrag Force and Thrust -One-Bladed Wind Turbines-Blade Number-Self Starting-Tip Vanes and
Tip Torpedoes-Blade materials Micro Hybrid Power System -AC and DC Systems-Sizing Inverters-Batteries-Backup Generators- Stand-Alone Economics-Other Stand-Alone Power
Systems- Telecommunications- -Village Electrification-Water Pumping -Mechanical Wind
Pumps- Pumping Head-Estimating Farm Windmill Pumping Capacity-New Technology for
Mechanical Wind Pumps-Farm Windmill Conversion-Electrical Wind Pumps- Estimating Water
Use.
3. WIND TURBINE PARTS AND FUNCTIONS
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Blades-Hubs-Drive-Trains-Generators-Alternators-Variable- or Constant-Speed OperationInduction (Asynchronous) Generators-Dual Generators-Rotor Controls-Horizontal FurlingVertical Furling-Coning-Changing Blade Pitch-Pitch to Feather-Pitch to Stall-Aerodynamic
Stall-Mechanical Brakes-Aerodynamic Brakes-Small Turbines-Medium-Sized TurbinesTowers-Height and types.
4. SITING, OPERATION AND MANITENANCE OF WIND TURBINES
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Physical Restrictions-Exposure and Turbulence-Power Cable Routing-Property Values- Planning
Permission -Building Permits-Height Restrictions-Obstruction Marking-Public Safety-Attractive
Nuisance-Aesthetics-Noise Propagation-TV and Radio Interference- Shadow Flicker and the
Disco Effect-Birds -Case Studies Small Wind Turbine -Interconnected Wind Systems-BatteryCharging Wind Systems- Monitoring Performance -Small Wind Turbines-Reading a Kilowatt
hour Meter- Mediumsize Wind Turbines-Blade and Tower Cleaning-Painting-Cost of
Maintenance-Small Wind Turbines-Medium- Life Expectancy.
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5. WIND TURBINE SAFETY ,ECONOMICS AND ENVIRONMENT BENEFITS
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Fatal Accidents-Hazards-Falls-Spinning Rotors-Dynamic Braking of Small Turbines- ElectricalConstruction-Analysis-Tower Safety and Climbing Gear-Work Belts and Full- Body HarnessesLanyards and Anchorages-Snap Hooks, Carabiners, and Slings-Fall- Arresting Systems-Work
Platforms Economics-Cost of Energy and Payback-Economic Factors-Residential Economics
Wind Farm and Business Economics-Visual Design -Community Acceptance -Impact on Flora
and Fauna -Impact on People -Impact on Land -Benefits –reduction of air pollution-energy
balance-employment and tourism
Total : 45hrs
REFERENCES:
1. L.L.Freris, Wind Energy Conversion Systems, Prentice Hall, 1990
2. Wind Energy Conversion Systems, Prentice Hall, New York, 1980.
3. D.A.Spera, Wind Turbine Technology: Fundamental concepts of Wind Turbine Engineering,
ASME Press.
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P13EEP201
SIMULATION LABORATORY
0 0 3 1
LIST OF EXPERIMENTS:
1. Steady state conduction in Solids
2. Steady state nature convection
3. Steady state Radiation between Black bodies
4. Combined conduction & convection (Fluid - Solid)
5. Unsteady state conduction in Solids
6. Unsteady state Conduction & Convection Fluid - Solid
7. Steady state conduction in Fluids
8. Steady state Forced convection between Grey bodies.
9. Steady state Radiation
10. Combined conduction & convection in Fluids
11. Unsteady state conduction and convection in Fluids
12. Unsteady state Conduction & Convection in Fluids – Solid
13. Solar Radiation Model
14. Energy system simulations
Total: 45hrs
P13EEP202
TECHNICAL SEMINAR
0 0 3 1
The objective of this technical seminar to enrich the communication skills of the student through
presentation of topics in recent advances in energy engineering. Students will develop skills to
read, write, comprehend and present research papers. Students shall give presentations on recent
areas of research in energy engineering. Depth of understanding, coverage, quality of
presentation material (PPT/OHP/Black board) and communication skill of the student will be
taken as measures for evaluation.
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CO-GENERATION AND WASTE HEAT RECOVERY
SYSTEMS
3 0 0 3
1. INTRODUCTION
9
Introduction – principles of thermodynamics – cycles – topping – bottoming – combined cycle –
organic rankine cycles – performance indices of cogeneration systems – waste heat recovery –
sources and types – concept of tri generation.
2. CONGENERATION TECHNOLOGIES
9
Configuration and thermodynamic performance – steam turbine congeneration systems – gas
turbine cogeneration systems – reciprocating IC engines cogeneration systems – combined
cycles cogeneration systems – advanced cogeneration systems: fuel cell, Stirling engines etc.,
3. ISSUES AND APPLICATIONS OF COGENERATION TECHNOLOGIES
9
Cogeneration plants electrical interconnection issues – utility and cogeneration plant
interconnection issues – applications of cogeneration in utility sector – industrial sector –
building sector – rural sector – impacts of cogeneration plants – fuel, electricity and
environment.
4. WASTE HEAT RECOVERY SYSTEMS
9
Selection criteria for waste heat recovery technologies – recuperators – Regenerators –
economizers – plate heat exchangers – thermic fluid heaters – Waste heat boilers – classification,
location, service conditions, design Considerations – fluidized bed heat exchangers – heat pipe
exchangers – heat pumps – sorption systems.
5. ECONOMIC ANALYSIS
9
Investment cost – economic concepts – measures of economic performance – procedure for
economic analysis – examples – procedure for optimized system selection and design – load
curves – sensitivity analysis – regulatory and financial frame work for cogeneration and waste
heat recovery systems.
Total:45hrs
TEXT BOOKS:
1.
Charles
H.
Butler,
Cogeneration,
McGraw
Hill
Book
Co.,
1984.11
2. EDUCOGEN – The European Educational tool for cogeneration, Second Edition, 2001.
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REFERENCES:
1. Horlock JH, Cogeneration - Heat and Power, Thermodynamics and Economics, Oxford,1987.
2. Institute of Fuel, London, Waste Heat Recovery, Chapman & Hall Publishers,London, 1963.
3. Seagate Subrata, Lee SS EDS, Waste Heat Utilization and Management, Hemisphere,
Washington,1983.
4. De Nevers, Noel., Air Pollution Control Engineering, McGrawHill, New York,1995.
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BOILER TECHNOLOGY
3 0 0 3
1 . INTRODUCTION
9
Boilers – Classification – Basic Design Steps – Fuel Stoichiometry calculations – Enthalpy
calculation of air & combustion products – Heat Balance.
2. COAL PREPARATION SYSTEM OF BOILERS
9
Pulverizing properties of coal – air system for pulverization – size reducing machines – Design
of coal preparation system for PC Boilers – Fuel feeding arrangements
3. DESIGN OF BURNERS
9
Tangential fired burners – Basics & Design Methods Oil Burners – Design of supply system –
Oil Atomiser – Air Register – Design Principles
4. BOILER FURNACE DESIGNING
9
General Design Principles – Flame Emissivity – Heat Transfer calculation for PC Boiler furnace
– water wall arrangement – Furnace Emissivity – Distribution of heat load in furnace
5. DESIGN OF CONNECTIVE HEAT TRANSFER SURFACE
9
Design of: Economizer – Superheater – Reheater – Air Preheater, Temperature Control in
Superheater & Reheater
Total: 45hrs
REFERENCES:
1. V Ganapathy, Industrial Boilers & Heat Recovery Steam Generators, Marcel Dekker Ink
- 2003
2. Prabir Basu, Cen Kefa et.al, Boilers & Burners – Design & Theory, Springer – 2000
3. David Gunn, Robert Horton, Industrial Boilers – Longman Scientific & Technical
Publication, 1986
4. Carl Schields, Boilers – Type, Characteristics and Functions, McGraw Hill Publishers,1982.
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FLUIDIZED BED SYSTEMS
3 0 0 3
1. FLUIDIZED BED BEHAVIOUR
12
Characterization of bed Particles - Fluidization Phenomena - Regimes of Fluidization – Bed
pressure drop curve – Two Phase and Well Mixed Theory of Fluidization - Solids Mixing Particle Entrainment and Elutriation – Features of circulating fluidized beds - Comparison of
different methods of gas-solid contacts.
2. HEAT TRANSFER
6
Different modes of heat transfer in Fluidized Bed – Bed to wall heat transfer – Gas to solid heat
transfer – Radiant heat transfer – Heat transfer to immersed surfaces - Methods for improvement
– External heat exchangers – Heat transfer and Part load operations.
3. COMBUSTION AND GASIFICATION
6
Fluidized Bed Combustion and Gasification – Stages of combustion of particles – Performance Start-up Methods - Pressurized Fluidized Bed Systems – Combustion in CFB boilers.
4. DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS
9
Design of Distributors – Stoichiometric calculations – Heat and mass balance – Furnace design –
design of heating surfaces – gas solid separators.
5. INDUSTRIAL APPLICATIONS
12
Physical operations like transportation, mixing of fine powders, heat exchange, coating, drying
and sizing; Principles of Synthesis reactions, Cracking and Reforming of hydrocarbons,
Cabonization and gasification, Calcining and Clinkering and Gas solid reactions - Sulphur
Retention and Oxides of Nitrogen Emission Control.
Total : 45hrs
REFERENCES:
1. Yates, J.G.Fundamentals of Fluidized bed Chemical Processes, Butterworths, 1983.
2. Howard, J.R., Fluidized Bed Technology: Principles and Applications, Adam Hilger, New
York, 1983.
3. Kunii, D and Levespiel, O., Fluidization Engineering, John Wiley & Son Inc, New York,
1969.
4. Geldart, D, Gas Fluidization Technology, John Wiley & Sons, NewYork, 1986.
5. Howard, J.R. (Ed), Fluidized Beds: Combustion and Applications, Applied Science
Publishers, NewYork,1983.
6. Botteril, J.S.M., Fluid Bed Heat Trnasfer, Academic Press, London, 1975.
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7. Basu, P. and Fraser, S.A., Circulating Fluidized Bed Boilers, Butterworth-Heinemann,
Boston, 1991.
8. Reed, T.B., Biomass Gasification: Principles and Technology, Noyes Data Corporation,
New Jersey, 1981.
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ADVANCED FLUID MECHANICS
3 0 0 3
1 . INTRODUCTION
9
Ideal and non-ideal flows, general equations of fluid motion, Navier - stokes equations and their
exact solutions. Boundary layer theory, wedge flows, laminar flow over plates and through
cylinders.
2. TWO DIMENSIONAL FLOW
9
Subsonic flow, physical significance of irrotational motion – Kelvin‟s theorem – Differential
equation in terms of velocity Potential and stream function – Flow with small purtubaration –
flow past a wave shaped wall – Gothert‟s rule – Prandtl Glanert rule – Hodograph method.
3 . TURBULENT FLOW
Turbulence, models and flow equations: steady and unsteady turbulent boundary layers.
9
4. COMPRESSIBLE FLOW THROUGH DUCTS
9
Introduction to compressible viscous flow, governing equations, flow with friction flow with
heat transfer-- flow though nozzle and diffuses.
5. SHOCK WAVE
9
Normal and oblique shocks – Prandtl – Meyer expansion – Rankine – Hugnoit relation,
Application of method of characteristics applied to two dimensional cases – simple supersonic
wind tunnel Design of supersonic wind tunnel and nozzle.
Total: 45+15=60hrs
REFERENCES:
1. Shapiro A F The Dynamics of Compressible flow Vd 1, The Ronald Press company,1963.
2. T Radhakrishnan Gas Dynamics Prentice Hall, New Delhi, 1993
3. Mohanty A K Fluid Mechanics, Prentice Hall of India, 1986
4. Shames, Mechanics of Fluids, MC grow Hill 1962 Book company 1962
5. Schlichting H Boundary layer theory MC Grow Hill Book company 1979
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THERMAL ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEMS
3 0 0 3
1. INTRODUCTION
Necessity of Thermal Storage – Energy Storage Devices – Comparison of Energy Storage
Technologies, Seasonal Thermal Energy Storage.
5
2. SENSIBLE HEAT STORAGE SYSTEM
10
Basic concepts and modeling of heat storage units modeling of simple water and rock bed
storage system – Use of TRNSYS – Pressurized water storage system for power plant
applications – packed beds.
3. REGENERATORS
10
Parallel flow and Counter flow Regenerators – Finite Conductivity model – Non – linear model –
Transient performance – Step changes in inlet gas temperature – Step changes in gas flow rate –
Parameterization of transient response – Heat storage exchangers.
4. LATENT HEAT STORAGE SYSTEMS
10
Storage materials modeling of phase change problems – Temperature based model, Enthalpy
model, Porous medium approach - Conduction dominated phase change – Convection dominated
phase change.
5. APPLICATIONS
10
Specific areas of application of energy storage – food preservation – waste heat recovery – Solar
energy Storage – Green house heating – power plant applications – Drying and heating for
process industries.
Total: 45hrs
REFERENCES:
1. F.W. Schmidt and A.J. Willmott, Thermal Storage and Regeneration, Hemisphere
Publishing Corporation (1981).
2. V.J. Lunardini, Heat Transfer in Cold Climates, D.Van Nostrand, Reinhold,N.Y (1981).
3. Thermal Energy Storage Systems and Applications, Ibrahim Dincer and Mark A. Rosen,
John Wiley & Sons Ltd (2002).
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DESIGN OF HEAT EXCHANGERS
3 0 0 3
1. CONSTRUCTIONAL DETAILS AND HEAT TRANSFER
8
Types – Shell and Tube Heat Exchangers – Regenerators and Recuperators –Industrial
Applications – Temperature Distribution and its Implications – Analysis of Heat Exchangers –
LMTD and Effectiveness method.
2. FLOW AND STRESS ANALYSIS
9
Effect of Turbulence – Friction Factor – Pressure Loss – Stress in Tubes – Header sheets and
Pressure Vessels – Thermal Stresses, Shear Stresses, Types of Failures.
3. DESIGN ASPECTS
9
Heat Transfer and Pressure Loss – Flow Configuration – Effect of Baffles – Effect of Deviations
from Ideality – Design of Double Pipe, Finned Tube, Shell and Tube Heat Exchangers.
4. COMPACT AND PLATE HEAT EXCHANGERS
9
Types – Merits and Demerits – Design of Compact Heat Exchangers, Plate Heat Exchangers –
Performance Influencing Parameters, Limitations.
5. CONDENSERS & COOLING TOWERS
9
Design of Surface and Evaporative Condensers – Cooling Tower – Performance Characteristics.
Total: 45+15=60hrs
REFERENCES:
1. T. Taborek, G.F.Hewitt and N.Afgan, Heat Exchangers, Theory and Practice, McGrawHill Book Co. 1980.
2. Walker, Industrial Heat Exchangers – A Basic Guide, McGraw Hill Book Co. 1980.
3. Nicholas Cheremistoff, Cooling Tower, Ann Arbor Science Pub 1981.
4. Arthur. P. Frass, Heat Exchanger Design, John Wiley & Sons, 1988.
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COMPUTATIONAL FLUID DYNAMICS
3 0 0 3
1. GOVERNING DIFFERENTIAL EQUATION AND FINITE DIFFERENCE METHOD
10
Classification, Initial and Boundary conditions, Initial and Boundary value problems. Finite
difference method, Central, Forward, Backward difference, Uniform and non-uniform Grids,
Numerical Errors, Grid Independence Test.
2. CONDUCTION HEAT TRANSFER
10
Steady one-dimensional conduction, Two and Three-dimensional steady state problems,
Transient one-dimensional problem, Two-dimensional Transient Problems.
3. INCOMPRESSIBLE FLUID FLOW
10
Governing Equations, Stream Function – Verticity method, Determination of pressure for
viscous flow, SIMPLE Procedure of Patankar and spalding, Computation of Boundary layer
flow, Finite difference approach.
4. CONVECTION HEAT TRANSFER AND FEM
10
Steady One-Dimensional and Two-Dimensional Convection – Diffusion, Unsteady
onedimensional convection – Diffusion, Unsteady two-dimensional convection – Diffusion –
Introduction to finite element method – Solution of steady heat conduction by FEM –
Incompressible flow – Simulation by FEM.
5. TURBULENCE MODELS
5
Algebraic Models – One equation model, K - Î Models, Standard and High and Low Reynolds
number models, Prediction of fluid flow and heat transfer using standard codes.
Total: 45hrs
REFERENCES:
1. Muralidhar, K., and Sundararajan, T., “Computational Fluid Flow and Heat Transfer”,
NarosaPublishing House, New Delhi, 1995.
2. Ghoshdasdidar, P.S., “Computer Simulation of flow and heat transfer” Tata McGraw- Hill
Publishing Company Ltd., 1998.
3. Subas, V.Patankar “Numerical heat transfer fluid flow”, Hemisphere Publishing Corporation,
1980.
4. Taylor, C and Hughes, J.B. “Finite Element Programming of the Navier Stock Equation.,
Pineridge Press Limited, U.K., 1981.
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5. Anderson, D.A., Tannehill, J.I., and Pletcher, R.H., “Computational fluid Mechanics and Heat
Transfer “, Hemisphere Publishing Corporation, New York, USA, 1984.
6. Fletcher, C.A.J. “Computational Techniques for Fluid Dynamics 1”, Fundamental and General
Techniques, Springer – Verlag, 1987.
7. Fletcher, C.A.J. “Computational Techniques for Fluid Dynamics 2”, Specific Techniques for
Different Flow Categories, Springer – Verlag, 1987.
8. Bose, T.X., “Numerical Fluid Dynamics”, Narosa Publishing House, 1997.
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ENERGY CONVERSION SYSTEMS
3 0 0 3
1
INTRODUCTION
8
Energy Conservation – Conventional Techniques – Reversible & Irreversible Cycles – Carnot,
Stirling & Ericsson – Otto, Diesel, Dual, Lenior, Atkinson, Brayton, Rankine.
2
DIRECT CONSERVATION OF THERMAL TO ELECTRICAL ENERGY
8
Thermoelectric Converters – Thermoelectric refrigerator – Thermoelectric Generator –
Thermionic Converters – Ferro Electric Converter – Nernst Effect Generator – Thermo Magnetic
Converter.
3
CHEMICAL & ELECTROMAGNETIC ENERGY TO ELECTRICAL ENERGY 9
Batteries – Types – Working – Performance Governing Parameters – Hydrogen Energy – Solar
Cells.
4
ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEMS
9
Introduction – Storage of Mechanical Energy, Electrical Energy, Chemical Energy, Thermal
Energy.
5
FUEL CELLS
11
Basics – Working Advantages & Drawbacks – Types – Comparative Analysis –
Thermodynamics & Kinetics of fuel cell process – Performance of fuel cell – Applications.
Total : 45hrs
REFERENCES:
1. Archie.W.Culp, Principles of Energy Conversion, McGraw-Hill Inc., (1991), Singapore
2. K.Kordesch, G.Simader, Fuel Cell and Their Applications, Wiley-Vch, Germany (1996)
3. M.A. Kettari, Direct Energy Conservation, Addision – Wesley Pub.Co (1997)
4. A.B.Hart and G.J.Womack, Fuel Cells: Theory and Application, Prentice Hall, Newyork ,Ltd.,
London, 1989.
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NUCLEAR ENGINEERING
3 0 0 3
1. NUCLEAR REACTIONS
9
Mechanism of Nuclear Fission - Nuclides - Radioactivity – Decay Chains – Neutron Reactions the Fission Process - Reactors - Types of Fast Breeding Reactor - Design and Construction of
Nuclear reactors - Heat Transfer Techniques in Nuclear Reactors – Reactor Shielding.
2. REACTOR MATERIALS
9
Nuclear Fuel Cycles - Characteristics of Nuclear Fuels - Uranium - Production and Purification
of Uranium - Conversion to UF4 and UF6 - Other Fuels like Zirconium, Thorium - Berylium.
3. REPROCESSIG
9
Nuclear Fuel Cycles - Spent Fule Characteristics - Role of Solvent Extraction in Reprocssing Solvent Extraction Equipment.
4. EPARTION OF REACTOR PRODUCTS
9
Processes to be Considered - 'Fuel Element' Dissolution - Precipitation Process – Ion Exchange Redox - Purex - TTA - Chelation -U235 -Hexone - TBP and Thorax Processes - Oxidative
Slaging and Electro - Refinng - Isotopes - Principles of Isotope Separation.
5. WASTE DISPOSAL AND RADIATION PROTECTION
9
Types of Nuclear Wastes - Safety Control and Pollution Control and Abatement - International
Convention on Safety Aspects - Radiation Hazards Prevention.
Total: 45hrs
REFERENCES:
1. S.Glasstone and A.Sesonske, Nuclear Reactor Engineering (3 rd Edition), Von Nostrand,
1981.
2. Arsh, Introduction to Nuclear Reactor Theroy, Wesley, 1966
3. Duderstadt and L.J.Hamiition, Nuclear Reactor Analysis - John Wiley 1976
4. Alter and A.B.Reynolds Fast Breeder Reactor, Pergamon Press - 1981
5. Winterton, Thermal Design of Nuclear Reactors - Pergamon Press - 1981.
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WASTE MANAGEMENT
3 0 0 3
1. SOLID WASTE – CHARACTERISTICS & PERSPECTIVES
6
Definition - Types – Sources – Generation & Estimation - Properties: Physical, Chemical &
Biological – Regulation
2. COLLECTION, TRANSPORTATION & PROCESSING TECHNIQUES
8
Onsite Handling, Storage & Processing – Types of Waste Collection Mechanisms – Transfer
Stations: Types & location – Manual Component Separation - Volume Reduction: Mechanical,
Thermal – Separation: Mechanical, Magnetic & Electro Mechanical
3. ENERGY GENERATION TECHNIQUES
16
Basics, Types, Working & typical conversion efficiencies of Composting – Anaerobic Digestion
– RDF – Combustion – Incineration – Gasification – Pyrolysis.
4. HAZARDOUS WASTE MANAGEMENT
8
Hazardous Waste – Definition - Potential Sources - Waste Sources By Industry – Impacts –
Waste Control Methods – Transportation regulations - Risk Assessment – Remediation
Technologies.
5. ULTIMATE DISPOSAL
7
Landfill – Classification – Site Selection Parameters – Design Aspects – Leachate Control –
Environmental Monitoring System for Land Fill Gases.
Total: 45hrs
REFERENCES:
1. Tchobanoglous, Theisen and Vigil, Integrated Solid Waste Management, 2d Ed. McGrawHill, New York, 1993.
2. Howard S. Peavy et.al, Environmental Engineering, McGraw Hill International Edition, 1985
3. LaGrega, M., et al., Hazardous Waste Management, McGraw-Hill, c. 1200 pp., 2nd ed., 2001.
4. Stanley E. Manahan. Hazardous Waste Chemistry, Toxicology and Treatment, Lewis
Publishers, Chelsea, Michigan, 1990
5. Parker, Colin & Roberts, Energy from Waste – An Evaluation of Conversion technologies,
Elsevier Applied Science, London, 1985
6. Manoj Datta, Waste Disposal in Engineered Landfills, Narosa Publishing House, 1997.
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CLEAN DEVELOPMENT MECHANISM
3 0 0 3
1. CLIMATE SCIENCE
10
World Energy Scenario - Observed and Modelled changes in Climate - Role of Aerosols Climate Change Scenarios - Global Warming – Factors contributing – Comparison of Global
warming potential of GHG – Impacts.
2. KYOTO PROTOCOL: FORMATION
6
Historical perspectives from the Industrial Revolution to the United Nations Framework
Convention on Climate Change and the Kyoto Protocol, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate
Change (IPCC).
3. KYOTO PROTOCOL
12
Article 1 through 28 - accounted GHGs in Kyoto protocol – Source categorization of GHG
emissions – Reduction commitment of Annexe B countries – C D M, Joint Implementation &
Emissions Trading.
4. CLEAN DEVELOPMENT MECHANISM & BASELINE STUDY SCENARIO
10
Green and red industries, CDM and its economic viability for Renewable Energy Projects –
Advantages for Developing Countries – Emission & Efficiency Scenario of different energy
sources for power generation. Baseline Study – Methodology – Boundary Conditions– Base Line
fixing – Typical Case Studies.
5. RECENT ADVANCEMENTS
Certification program – Emission trade – Policy and implications
7
Total: 45hrs
REFERENCES:
1. Somerville, Richard C.J., the Forgiving Air: Understanding Environmental Change, Los
Angeles: University of California Press, 1996
2. John Houghton, Global Warming: The Complete Briefing, Cambridge University Press,
Cambridge, UK, 1997.
3. T.L Roleff, S. Barbour & K.L. Swisher, Global Warming: Opposing Viewpoints, Green
haven Press, San Diego,1997.
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WEB SOURCED DOCUMENTS (www.unfccc.de):
1. Caring for Climate : a guide to the climate change convention and the Kyoto protocol –
UNFCC – 2003
2. Counting Emissions and Removals Greenhouse Gas Inventories Under The UNFCCC
Climate Change – Information Kit: Published by UNEP and UNFCCC
3. Kyoto Protocol
4. Reporting on Climate Change : Manual For The Guidelines On National
Communications From Non-Annex I Parties
5. Understanding Climate Change : A beginners guide to UNFCC and its Kyoto Protocol, 2002.
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PROJECT MANAGEMENT
3 0 0 3
1. INTRODUCTION
9
Introduction – Definitions – classifications – project risk – scope -Project management –
definitions – overview – project plan – management-principles applied to project management –
project management life cycles -and uncertainty.
2. PROJECT PLANNING AND IMPLEMENTATION
9
Scope – problem statement – project goals – objectives –success criteria – assumptions – risks –
obstacles – approval process –projects and strategic planning- Project - implementation – project
resource requirements – types of resources– men – materials – finance.
3. PROJECT MONITORING & PROJECT TEAM MANAGEMENT
7
Evaluation – control – project network technique –planning for monitoring and evaluation –
project audits – project management information system – project scheduling – PERT & CPM –
project communication – post project reviews.
4. RECRUITMENT
10
Organizing – human resources – team operating rules – project organization – various forms of
project organizations – project organization charting – project contracts – principles –
compilation of contracts – practical aspects – legal aspects – global tender – negotiations –
insurance.
5. PROJECT TERMINATION
10
Closing the project – types of project termination – strategic implications – project in trouble –
termination strategies – evaluation of termination-possibilities – termination procedures , Project
inventory management – nature of project inventory – supply and transportation of materials –
use of PERT & CPM techniques.
Total :45hrs
TEXT BOOK:
1. Project Management – for 21st Centrury-Beenet P Lientz, Kathyn Prea- Academic Press,1995.
2. Project Management –Denislok
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REFERENCES:
1. Project management - David I Cleland - Mcgraw Hill, International Edition, 1999
2. Project Management – Gopalakrishnan – Mcmillan India Ltd.
3. Project Management-Harry-Maylor-Peason Publication
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ENERGY ECONOMICS AND COST ESTIMATION
3 0 0 3
1. FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING
9
Accounting Principles-Basic records depreciation-Depreciation methods-Preparation and
interpretation of profit and loss statement-Balance sheets-Fixed assets-Current assets.
2. COSTING
9
Elements of cost -Cost Classification-Material cost-Labour costs-Overheads-Costs of a productCosting systems- Cost determination-Process costing-Allocation of overheadsStandard costing-Variance analysis.
3. WORKING CAPITAL MANAGEMENT
9
Current assets and Liability decisions-Estimation of working capital requirements- Management
of accounts recievable-Inventory-cash- inventory valuable methods.
4. CAPITAL BUDGETING
Significance of capital budgeting-payback period-Present value method-Accounting rate of
return method.
9
5. ECONOMICS OF STANDALONE POWER SUPPLY SYSTEMS
Solar Energy - Biomass Energy - Wind Energy and other Renewable Sources of Energy Economics of Waste Heat Recovery and Cogeneration - Energy Conservation Economics.
9
Total: 45hrs
REFERENCES:
1. C.JAMES , VANHORN, " Fundamentals of Financial management " , PHI 1996.
2. CHARLES T.HOMGREN, " Cost accounting ", PHI 1985.
3. S.N.MAHESWARI, "Management Accounting and Financial Control ", Sultanchand,1992.
4. M.Munasinghe and P.Meier (1993): Energy Policy Analysis and Modeling, Cambridge
University Press.
5. W.A.Donnelly (1987): The Econometrics of Energy Demand: A Survey of Applications, New
York.
6. S.Pindyck and Daniel L.Rubinfeld (1990): Econometrics Models and Economic Forecasts, 3rd
edition MC Graw -Hill, New York.
7. UN-ESCAP (1991): Sectoral Energy Demand Studies: Application of the END-USE
Approach to Asian Countries, New York.
8. S.Makridakis , Wiley(1983): Forecasting Methods and Applications.
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GLOBAL WARMING & CLIMATE CHANGE
MITIGATION
3 0 0 3
1. CLIMATE CHANGE INTRODUCTION
9
Earths natural green house effect-Green house gases-CO2 Emissions-Earths carbon reservoirsCarbon cycling-Climate and weather-Global wind systems-Global ocean circulation-El NinoRising Sea Level-Melting Ice sheets.
2. CLIMATE CHANGE MITIGATION AND ADAPTATION
9
Kyoto Protocol-GHG intensity - Approaches to reduce CC problems – Mitigation Options and
Practices -Land Use Change and Forestry-The Energy Sector-The Agriculture Sector- Grassland
Management- Peatland Management and Restoration of Organic Soils- Restoration of Degraded
Lands- Agroforestry, Land Use Change -Livestock Management and Manure Management Economics of mitigation - Tradeable permts – IPCC- Mitigation Options in the Energy Sector Marginal Abatement Cost Curves.
3. ASSESSMENT OF CLIMATE CHANGE IMPACT ON ECONOMY
9
Economic issues -Pub. goods, externalities, uncertainty, sustainability, inter gen. equity, costbenefit analysis -Scope of Assessment -Regional, national, and international. Sectoral and
economy wide assessments. Time frame of assessment -Socio-Economic Scenarios Population,
income, demand, employment etc. Climate Change Scenario –Impact Assessment
Methodologies. 4. CLIMATE CHANGE POLICY AND RECOMMENDATIONS
9
Introduction- National Policy and Actions- Global and Regional Initiatives- Financing Climate
Change Mitigation and Adaptation Activities-Adaptation toward enhanced climate resilience
Mitigation toward a low-carbon economy- Funding, Technology Transfer, and
International/Regional Cooperation- Strengthening Government Policy CoordinationUndertaking more research on climate change-related issues-Turning the economic crisis into an
opportunity.
5. CLIMATE CHANGE MITIGATION CASE STUDIES
Successful Case Studies of Climate change Mitigation.
9
Total: 45hrs
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REFERENCES:
1. John Houghton, Global Warming: The Complete Briefing, Cambridge University Press,
Cambridge, UK, 1997.
2. http://earthguide.ucsd.edu/virtualmuseum/climatechange1/cc1syllabus.shtml.
3. http://www.adb.org/documents/books/economics-climate-change-sea/default.asp.
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ENERGY CONSERVATION IN INDUSTRIAL PROCESSES 3 0 0 3
AND EQUIPMENT
1. INTRODUCTION
9
Material and energy balances of different manufacturing industries,major process equipments
and their characteristics,, performance evaluation, specific energy consumption analysis.
2. HEAT TRANSFER SYSTEMS AND EQUIPMENTS
9
Heat transfer principles and coefficient evaluation, evaluation of jacketed pan, heating coils
immersed in liquids, refrigeration cycles and refrigerant, mechanical equipments, freezing and
cold storage systems.
3. ABSORPTION AND ADSORPTION
9
Theory of absorption, extraction and washing equipments, performance evaluation, Desiccant
and adsorption systems in vehicles, energy recovery systems, chemical dehumidification, cold
storage.
4. CRYSTALLIZATION AND MECHANICAL SEPARATION
9
Theory and types of crystallization, membrane separation, chiller equipments, performance
evaluation. Cyclones, centrifuges, filters, size reduction equipments, mixers, chemical reactors
and bio-reactors, performance evaluation.
5. COOLING TOWERS
9
Cooling tower system, types, performance parameters – range, approach, cycles of concentration,
effectiveness, cooling tower losses, factors affecting performance, flow control strategies, energy
saving opportunities, performance improvement.
Total: 45 hrs
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REFERENCES:
1.
Royce N Brown, “Compressors: Selection and Sizing” Third Edition”, Gulf Professional
Publishing, 2005.
2.
James R Couper, W Roy Penney and James R Fair, “Chemical Process Equipment:
Selection and Design”, Stan Walas Gulf Professional Publishing, 2004.
3.
Ernest E Ludwig, “Applied Process Design for Chemical and Petrochemical Plants”, Vol.
3, Gulf Professional Publishing, 2001.
4.
Ernest E Ludwig, “Applied Process Design for Chemical and Petrochemical Plants”, Vol.
1, Gulf Professional Publishing, 1995.
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ENERGY CONSERVATION IN BUILDINGS AND HVAC
3 0 0 3
1. CLIMATES AND BUILDINGS
9
Thermal Properties and Energy content of Building materials - Psychrometry-Comfort conditions
– Air conditioning Systems.
2. ESTIMATION OF BUILDING LOADS
9
Steady state method-Network method- Numerical method-correlations-computer packages for
carrying out thermal design of lbuildings and predicting performance.
3. EFFICIENT LIGHTING AND DAYLIGHTING
9
Lighting and Visual ability-Light sources and Luminaries - Lighting System DesignDaylighting-Lighting Economics and aesthetics-Impacts of Lighting efficiency.
4. INDOOR ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENT AND MANAGEMENT
9
Thermal comfort-Ventilation and air quality-Air conditioning requirement- visual perception –
illumination Requirement-Auditory requirement-Energy Management Options-Energy Audit and
Energy Targeting- Technological Options for Energy Management.
5. ENERGY CONSERVATION IN AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEMS
Cycles-Energy Conservation in pumps/fan/blowers-Refrigerating machines -Heat Rejection
Equipment-Energy efficient motors-insulation.
9
Total : 45hrs
REFERENCES:
1. J.Krieder and A.Rabi (1994): Heating and Cooling of Buildings: Design for Efficiency,
McGraw-Hill.
2. M.S.Sodha, N.K. Bansal,P.K.Bansal, A.Kumar and M.A.S. Malik, Solar Passive Building,
Science and Design, Pergamon Press (1986).
3. J.R. Williams, Passive Solar Heating, Ann Arbar Science (1983).
4. R.W. Jones, J.D. Balcomb, C.E. Kosiewiez, G.S. Lazarus, R.D.Mc Farland and W.O. Waray
(1982),Passive Solar Design Handbook,Vol 3,Report of U.S. Department of Energy (DOE/CS0127/3)
5. J.L.Thrikeld, Thermal Environmental Engineering, Prentice Hall (1976). (1993):IES Lighting
Handbook, Reference and Application Volume, IESNA.
6. Thumann (1992): Lighting Efficiency Applications, Fairmont Press.
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WEBSITES:
1. http ://www.climat.arch.ucl.ac.be
2. http ://www.21design.com
3. http ://www.ashrae.org
4. www.log-one.com
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ENERGY MANAGEMENT
3 0 0 3
UNIT-I
9
Energy sources; coal oil, natural gas; nuclear energy; hydro electricity, other fossil fuels;
geothermal; supply and demand; depletion of resources; need for conservation;
uncertainties; national and international issues.
UNIT-II
9
Forecasting techniques; energy demand; magnitude and pattern; input and output
analysis; energy modeling and optimal mix of energy sources. Energy; various forms;
energy storage; structural properties of environment.
UNIT-III
9
Bio-geo-chemical cycles; society and environment population and technology. Energy
and evolution; growth and change; patterns of consumption in developing and advances
countries; commercial generation of power requirements and benefit.
UNIT-IV
9
Chemical industries; classification; conservation in unit operation such as separation;
cooling tower; drying; conservation applied to refineries, petrochemical, fertilizers,
cement, pulp and paper, food industries, chloro alkali industries; conservation using
optimization techniques.
UNIT-V
9
Sources of continuous power; wind and water; geothermal; tidal and solar power; MHD,
fuel cells; hydrogen as fuel. Cost analysis; capacity; production rate; system rate; system
cost analysis; corporate models; production analysis and production using fuel
inventories; input-output analysis; economics; tariffs.
Total : 45hrs
REFERENCES:
1. Krentz, J. H., Energy Conservation and Utilisation , Allyn and Bacur Inc., 1976.
2. Gramlay, G. M., Energy , Macmillan Publishing Co., New York, 1975.
3. Rused, C. K., Elements of Energy Conservation , McGraw-Hill Book Co., 1985.
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ENERGY INFORMATION SYSTEMS
3 0 0 3
1. INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER APPLICATION
Programming languages - Introduction to Visual C++, C-Programming Design - Computer
Organization
9
2. INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER BASED INFORMATION SYSTEM
Types of CBIS - Relationship among CBIS system concepts and CBIS - general systems
theory - Energy Management concepts and CBIS.
9
3. DATA BASE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
Intelligence based system - energy data bases - networking - time sharing concepts.
9
4. SOFTWARE ENGINEERING
The need for the scope of software engineering - survey of software life cycle modelsTransform theory of software performance - network model of structured programs.
9
5 .COMPUTER BASED MONITORING AND ONLINE CONTROL SYSTEM
9
Data acquisition systems - expert based systems for energy management – Parallel Processing
Concepts - Typical applications in energy management area.
Total: 45hrs
REFERENCES:
1. Herbert Schildt-C/C++ Programmer's reference (2000), McGraw-Hill, New York.
2. David McMahon, Rapid Application Development with Visual C++(1999), McGraw- Hill,
New York.
3. Gerrit Blaauw, Frederick Brooks, (1997), Computer Architecture:Concepts and Evolution,
Addison Wesley.
4. Ian Sommerville, Software Engineering, 5/e, University of Lancaster, England (1996),
Addison Wesley.
5. Peter Jackson, Introduction to Expert Systems, 3/e, addison Wesley(1998).
6. Peter Rob, Databases: Design, Development and Deployment with student CD (Pkg),
McGraw-Hill, New York (1999).
WEBSITES:
1. http://www.emd.dk
2. http://www.esd.uk
3. www.energymanagementsys.com.
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ELECTRICAL DRIVES AND CONTROLS
3 0 0 3
1. REVIEW OF CONVENTIONAL MOTOR DRIVES
10
Characteristics of DC and AC motors for various applications-starting and speed controlmethods
of breaking.
2. PHYSICAL PHENOMENA IN ELECTRICAL MACHINES
10
Various losses in motors-Saturation and Eddy current effects-mmf harmonics and their influence
of leakage-stray losses-vibration and noise.
3. INTRODUCTION TO SOLID STATE POWER CONTROLLERS
Power devices-Triggering Circuits-Rectifiers-Choppers-Inverters-AC Controllers
10
4. SUPERCONDUCTIVITY
Super conducting generators-motors and magnets-Super conducting magnetic energy
storage (SMES).
9
5. SOLID STATE MOTOR CONTROLLERS
Single and Three Phase fed DC motor drives-AC motor drives-Voltage Control-Rotor
resistance control-Frequency control-Slip Power Recovery scheme.
6
Total: 45hrs
REFERENCES:
1. S.K. Pillai, A First Course on Electrical Drives, Wiley Eastern Ltd (1982).
2. S.B. Devwan, G.R. Slevnon, A.Strangher, Power Stream and Control Drives, John Wiley &
Sons (1984).
3. Eedam subramanyan, Thyristor Control of Electrical Drives, Tata McGraw-Hill
Co.Ltd.,(1988).
4. J.M.D. Murphy, F.G. Turnbull, ;Power Electronics: Control of AC Motors-Pergamon
Press(1988).
5. C.G. Say-Introduction to the Theories of Electromagnetic Machines, Pitman (1971).
6. Rakesh Dal Begamudre-Electro Mechanical Energy Conversion with Dynamics of Machines –
Wiley Eastern (1988).
WEBSITES:
1. http://www.ascorinc.com
2. http://wwwsoltek.ca
3. http://www.siemens.com
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POWER GENERATION, TRANSMISSION AND
UTILIZATION
3 0 0 3
1. CONVENTIONAL POWER GENERATION
9
Steam power plant-Selection of site-Generated Layout-coal and Ash Handling-Steam Generating
Plants-Feed Make Circuit-Cooling Towers-Turbine Governing-Hydro Power Plant-Selection of
Site -Classification Layout Governing of Turbines-Nuclear Power Plants- Selection of Site Classification Layout Governing of Turbines- Nuclear Power Plants- Selection of Site-Nuclear
Fuels-nuclear reactors-nuclear disposal-Gas Turbine Plants.
2. NON CONVENTIONAL POWER GENERATION
9
Wind power generation-characteristics of wind power-design of wind mills-Tidal power
generation-Single and two basin systems-Turbines for tidal power -Solar power generationEnergy from biomass, biogas and waste.
3. ECONOMICS OF POWER GENERATION
9
Daily load curves-load factor-diversity factor-load deviation curve-load management number
and size of generating unit cost of electrical energy-tariff-power factor improvement.
4. ELECTRICAL POWER TRANSMISSION
9
Online diagram of transmission-sub transmission and distribution systems-comparison of
systems(DC and AC)- EHVAC and HVDC transmission-layout of substations and bus bar
arrangements-Equivalents circuit of short, medium and large lines-Transmission
efficiencyregulation- reactive power-compensation-transmission-loss minimization.
5. UTILIZATION OF ELECTRICAL ENERGY
9
Selection of Electrical Drives-Electrical characteristics and mechanical considerations-size,
rating and cost Transformer characteristics-illumination-laws of illumination-polar
curveincandascent- fluoroscent and vapour lamps-Design of OLTC lighting Scheme of
industryelectrical welding-energy efficient aspects of devices
Total: 45hrs
REFERENCES:
1. C.L.Wadhwa, Generation Distribution and utilization of Electrical Energy, Wiley Eastern Ltd.,
India(1989)
2. V.A.Venikov and B.V. Put Yatin, Introduction of Energy Technology, Electric power
Engineering, MIR Publishers, Moscow(1984)
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3. M.L.Soni,P.VGupta and V.S.A.Bhatnagar, Course in Electrical Power, Dhanbat Rai &Sons,
NewDelhi(1983)
4. J.W.Twidell and A.D.Weir, Renewable Energy Sources, ELBS Edition(1986)
5. A.J.Wood and B.F. Wallenberg(1986):Power Generation, Operation and Control,2 nd Edition,
JohnWiley &Sons, Newyork
6. E.Khan(1988):Electrical Utility Planning and Regulation, American Council for a n Energy
Efficient Economy, Washington D.C.
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UNIT OPERATIONS IN CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
3 0 0 3
1. SIZE SEPERATION
9
Introduction - Characterization of solid particles - Standard Screens - Screen Analysis - Types of
screening Equipements - Air Separation Methods - Cyclone and Bag Filters – Size Separation by
Setting - Laws of Setting -Classifers - Material Separation by difference in Density - Hindered
Setting - working of a Thickener.
2. CRUSHING, GRINDING AND CONVEYING
9
Various Laws of Crushing - Classification of Crushing and Grinding Machinery – coarse
Crushers – Intermediate Crushers - fine Grinder - Jaw Crusher - Gyrator Crusher – Crushing
Rolls - Hammer Mills - Ball and Tube Mills - Ultra Fine Grinders - closed circut Grinding Grindibility Index - conveyors.
3. MIXING & FILTERATION
9
Introduction - Mixing of Liquids/Liquids, Liquids/Gases, Liquids/Solids - Types of Mixers Various Mixing Equipements - Power Requirments for an Impeller Mixer - Theory of Industrial
Filteration - Constant Preassure and Constant Rate Filteration - Filter Aids - Filteration
Equipments classification - Filter Presses - Heat Filters Rotary Drum Filter - Centrifuges.
4. EVAPORATION & HUMIDIFICATION
9
Introduction - Diihrings Chart - Boiling Point Elevation - Capacity and Economy of Evaporators
– Evaporators Classification - Short Tube and Long Tube Evaporators – Forced Circulation
Evaporators - Forced Circulation Evaporators, Climbing and Falling Film Evaporators - Multiple
Effect Evaporators - Evaporator Accessories - Definition – Adiabatic Saturation Temperature
Humidity Chart - Wet Bulb Temperature and Measurement of Humidity - Spray Ponds and
cooling Tower Design.
5. DRYING & DISTILLATION
9
Introduction - Drying Theory - Eqiuilibrium Moisture Content - Bound, Unbound, Free Moisture
- Drying rate Curves - Constant Drying Rate - Falling Rate Period – Classification of Dryers Tray Dryers - Rotary Dryer - Turbo Dryer - Cylinder Dryer - Festoon Dryer - Drum Dryer Spray Dryer - Fluid Bed Dryer – Distillation Methods - Minimum Reflux Ratio - Total Reflux Optimum Reflux Ratio - Steam Distillation Calculations – Ideal Plate - Actual Plate - Plate
Efficiency Distillition column internals - Concept of Azeotropic and Extractive Distillation Enthalpy Balance for a Continous Distillation - Enthalpy Balance for a Continuous Distillation
column(for Binary Systems).
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Total: 45hrs
REFERENCES:
1. W.L.M.C. CABE and JC.SMITH - " Unit Operation of Chemical Engg. " – McGraw Hill,
1980.
2. W.L.BADGER and JT.BANCHERO, " Introduction to Chemical Engg. ", McGraw Hill, 1955.
3. J.M.COULSON and J.F.RICHARDSON - " Chemical Engg., Vol.2 and Vol.3 ", Oxford,
1996.
4. ALAN S.FOUST - " Principles of Unit Operations ", John Wiley, 1980.
WEBSITES:
1. http://www.Chemisoft.on
2. http://www.Chemicalonline.com
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SOLAR ARCHITECTURE
3 0 0 3
1.
I INTRODUCTION
9
Bio-climatic classification of India, Passive Solar Passive Building and Green Building
Concepts, National Building Code, Energy Star Rating , Policies on Energy Efficient and Green
buildings.
2.
PASSIVE HEATING & COOLING CONCEPTS
9
Passive heating concepts: Direct heat gain, indirect heat gain, isolated gain and sunspaces, Solar
Green Houses, Solar Wall, Solar Trombe wall. Evaporative cooling, radiative cooling,
Application of wind, water and earth for cooling, Shading, paints and cavity walls for cooling,
Roof radiation traps, Earth air-tunnel systems for cooling.
3.
THERMAL ANALYSIS AND DESIGN FOR HUMAN COMFORT
9
Thermal comfort, Criteria and various parameters, Psychometric chart, Thermal indices, Climate
and comfort zones, Concept of sol-air temperature and its significance, Calculation of
instantaneous heat gain through building envelope, Calculation of solar radiation on buildings,
Building orientation, Introduction to design of shading devices, Overhangs, Factors that affect
energy use in buildings, Ventilation and its significance, Air-conditioning systems.
4.
HEAT TRANSMISSION IN BUILDINGS
9
Surface co-efficient: air cavity, internal and external surfaces, overall thermal transmittance,
Wall and windows, Heat transfer due to ventilation/infiltration, internal heat transfer, solar
temperature, Decrement factor, Phase lag, Day lighting, Estimation of Building loads: Steady
state method, network method, numerical method, correlations.
5.
PASSIVE SOLAR DESIGNS OF BUILDING
9
Thumb rules for design of buildings and building codes, typical design of selected buildings in
various climatic zones, Simulation Software‟s for carrying out thermal design of buildings and
predicting performance.
Total: 45hrs
REFERENCES:
1. David Findley , Solar Power for Your Home, McGraw-Hill Professional, 2010
2. Jan F. Kreider , P Curtiss, Ari Rabl, Heating and cooling of buildings: design for efficiency,
2nd Edition, CRC Press, 2010.
3. Sue Reed , Energy-Wise Landscape Design, New Society Publishers, 2010
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4. S Roaf , M Fuentes, S Thomas, Ecohouse: a design guide,3rd Edition, Architectural Press,
2007
5. Climatology, DS Lal, Sharda Pustak Bhawan, Allahabad, 2003
6. Christian Schittich, Solar architecture: strategies, visions, concepts, Edition Detail, 2003
7. Daniel D. Chiras , The solar house: passive heating and cooling, Chelsea Green
Publishing, 2002
8. IEEE Journals for Power, Energy, & Industry Applications.
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