INSTITUTE OF ENGINEERING
CURRICULUM
MASTER OF SCIENCE
IN
RENEWABLE ENERGY ENGINEERING
(MSREE)
1.
Eligibility:
Hold a Bachelors degree from normally, a Four Year Program in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical,
Electronics, Computer and Agriculture Engineering or Five year Program in Architecture or a
Two year program in Master of Science in Physics and Chemistry from Tribhuvan University
and other recognized Universities as well as Degrees equivalent to any of the aforesaid
branches of Engineering.
Have undergraduate grades significantly above average and not less than that prescribed by the
Faculty Board of the Institute of Engineering, and
Secure at least a minimum score, as prescribed by the Faculty Board, in the Admission test
conducted by Pulchowk Campus.
2.
Selection:
The Candidates fulfilling the program requirements will be selected for the admission on the basis
of merit, which will be assessed in terms of total marks considering:
(a)
(b)
3.
Entrance Test:
The nature of the entrance test will be decided by the Entrance Committee, set up by Pulchowk
Campus. The exact mix of the percentage of the total aggregate of Bachelor Degree and the nature
of the entrance test will be made known to the prospective candidates through notification in
Pulchowk campus and/or Public media.
4.
Course Structure:
The course structure is based on the Semester system. The detailed course structure, examination
scheme, marks, etc. are listed in detailed course structure sheet.
Each Year is divided in First part and Second part, amounting to First and Second Semester. There
are five compulsory subjects in the First part and the Second part of the First year. The Second year
First part consists of three Groups. One subject is compulsory. Students can select any two subjects
from among eight subjects in group A and any one from among four from group B. The subject
may change from time to time and number of subject may be limited. Second part of Second Year
consists entirely of Thesis work. The Thesis work shall be extensive and normally field based.
5.
Duration:
A regular student should complete the course within three years and a Part-time student should
complete it by five years. Minimum of two students could be admitted in part time students. A part
time student must take at least two subjects per semester. Each student must take a minimum of 60
credits. Student may take more than 60 credits but the excess credit will not be counted for.
6.
Merit:
Percentage
TotalPercentage =
Division
(Credit * marksobtained )
Credits
Pass
50 -< 65
65- < 80
80 higher
7.
>=50%
II
I
Distinction
Qualifying Criteria:
To qualify for the Master of Science in Renewable Energy Engineering, a student with Bachelor
Engineering Degree or equivalent must complete a program of course work of 60 credits including
an individual thesis of 16 credits.
To qualify for the Master of Science in Renewable Energy, a student with appropriate M. Sc.
degree must complete a program of course work of 60 credits including an individual thesis of 16
credits.
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Part:A
Teaching Schedule
Examination Scheme
Theory
S.N.
1
2
3
4
5
Course
Code
Total
Course Title
Credit
3
4
2
3
3
15
2
3
2
3
3
13
1
1
1
1
1
5
1.5
1.5
0
0
1.5
4.5
Total
4.5
5.5
3
4
5.5
22.5
Assessment
Marks
*40
*40
40
40
*40
200
Duration
Marks
Hrs
3
60
3
60
3
60
3
60
3
60
300
100
100
100
100
100
500
Year: I
Part:B
Teaching Schedule
S.N.
1
2
3
4
5
Remarks
Final
Examination Scheme
Theory
Course
Code
EG851EE
EG852ES
EG853ME
EG854ES
EG855SH
Course Title
Instrumentation
Renewable Energy Systems Technology
Project Planning and Management
Economics of Energy Projects
Applied Sociology
Total
Credit
Total
Assessment
Marks
4
4
3
2
2
15
3
3
3
2
2
13
1
1
2
1
0
5
1.5
1.5
0
0
0
3
5.5
5.5
5
3
2
21
*40
*40
40
40
40
200
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Final
Duration
Marks
Hrs
3
60
3
60
3
60
3
60
3
60
300
Total
100
100
100
100
100
500
Remarks
Year: II
Part:A
Teaching Schedule
Examination Scheme
Theory
S.N.
Course
Code
EG901SH
1
Elective A**
EG902ME
1
EG903EX
2
EG904ES
3
EG905ES
4
EG906ES
5
EG907ES
6
EG908ES
7
EG909ES
8
EG915ES
9
Elective B***
1 EG910ES
2 EG911ES
3 EG912ES
4 EG914ME
Course Title
Research Methodology
Solar Thermal Technology
Solar PV Technology
Micro-hydro
Bio gas Technology
Bio fuel Technology
Wood Energy Technology
Wind Energy Technology
New Renewable Energy Technologies (NRETs)
Environmental Impacts and Climate Change
Energy Planning and Management
Energy Auditing, Analysis and Conservation
System Integration
Design and Manufacturing
Total
Total
Assessment
Marks
40
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1.5
1.5
1.5
1.5
1.5
1.5
1.5
1.5
1.5
5.5
5.5
5.5
5.5
5.5
5.5
5.5
5.5
5.5
*40
*40
*40
*40
*40
*40
*40
*40
*40
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
60
60
60
60
60
60
60
60
60
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
3
3
3
3
11
1
1
1
1
4
1.5
1.5
1.5
1.5
4.5
5.5
5.5
5.5
5.5
19.5
*40
*40
*40
*40
160
3
3
3
3
60
60
60
60
240
100
100
100
100
400
4
Total
Final
Duration
Marks
Hrs
3
60
Credit
14
Remarks
100
Course
Code
Course Title
Credit
Total
Part :B
Remarks
Examination Scheme
Total
100
100
16
16
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Total
100
100
Assessment
through Project
Work/Thesis
and final
Viva/thesis
presentation
Table of Contents
S. N. Description
Page No.
1.
2.
3.
Course Titles
4.
Course details
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1.
2.
3.
Energy Resources
4.
System Mathematics
5.
Bio- energy
6.
Instrumentation
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7.
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8.
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9.
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25
27
29
32
35
37
40
43
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49
51
55
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60
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Year: I
Part: A
Objective:
To apply the knowledge of thermodynamics, heat transfer, combustion processes in the combustion
engines and assesses the effects of pollutants from these devices.
1. Thermodynamics
(4 hrs)
Review of laws of thermodynamics
Energy availability available and non-available energy of a system and surrounding
atmosphere
Relation between fuel conversion efficiency, combustion efficiency and thermal efficiency
2. Application of Heat Transfer:
Heat exchangers
Solar thermal devices
(4 hrs)
3. Combustion:
Introduction to combustion process
Combustion equation, stoichiometry, heating values
Flames: types, structure and propagation
Quenching and explosion hazards, flammability limits
Combustion of solid, liquid and gas fuels
(8 hrs)
Year: I
Part: A
Objective:
To review on basic fluid mechanics including forces on stationary and moving systems. Study and
application of similitude and dimensional analysis, compressible & in compressible flow, water
turbines and pumps.
1. Review on Basic Fluid Mechanics:
(8 hrs)
Laboratory Experiments:
1. Fluid flow visualization and analysis
2. Investigation of validity of Bernoullis theorem for convergent and divergent flow system
3. Determination of coefficient of discharge for orifices for flows under constant head and flows
4. Operation and characteristics of different basic types of flow meters
5. Determinations of critical depth and specific energy at upstream and down stream (*)
6. Losses and characteristics associated with flow through bends and fittings
7. Laminar and turbulent pipe flow analysis
8. Experiments on airflow rig (*)
9. Performance characteristics of turbines and pumps
*Subject to availability of equipment
Text books, References, and Journals:
1. Robert L. Daugherty, Joseph B. Franzini and E. John Finnemore, Fluid Mechanics with
Engineering Applications, McGraw Hill Book Company, SI Metric Edition 1989
2. Dr. P.N. Modi and Dr. M. Sethi, Hydraulics and Fluid Mechanics, Standard Book house 1995
3. Dr. J. Tritton, Physical Fluid Dynamics, Second Edition, Claredon Press, Oxford Press 1988
4. Dr. Jagadish Lal, Hydraulics Machines, Metropoliton Co. 1995
5. Dr. D. S. Kumar, Fluid mechanics and Fluid Power Engineering, S.K. Katheria & Sons, India
1998
6. Experiments in Fluid (Journals)
7. Physics of Fluid (Journals)
8. Journal of Fluid Mechanics (Journals)
9. Chemical Engineering Prog. (Journals)
Energy Resources
(EG803ES)
Lecture: 2
Tutorial: 1
Year: 1
Part: A
Objective:
To furnish the fundamental knowledge on energy resources in general and renewable energy
sources in particular such as wind, micro-hydro, wave, tidal, geothermal energy, etc.
1. Introduction:
!
Energy scenario (National, Regional and Global)
!
Environmental issues and socio- economics impact.
(2 hrs)
(4 hrs)
!
!
(2 hrs)
System Mathematics
(EG 804SH)
Lecture: 3 hrs
Tutorial: 1 hr
Year: I
Part: A
Objective:
To deal with the application of Partial Differential Equations, Laplace Transformations,
Mathematical Modeling, Optimization Techniques, System Modeling & Simulation and Statistical
Application in Operation Research.
1. Linear System, Non Linear System and Stability:
Introduction
Solution of linear system by elimination using differential operator
Solution of system by Laplace Transform
Non-linear systems phase plane, critical path and stability
2. Probability and Statistics:
Central Tendency and Dispersion
Probability Theory and Distribution
Correlation and Regression
(12 hrs)
(5 hrs)
(5 hrs)
5. Forecasting:
Models for Time-series with Trend Components
Models for Time-series with Seasonal Components
Models for Time- series with Trend and Seasonal Components
Selecting the Best Forecasting Method
Causal Model; Simple and Multiple Regression
(4 hrs)
(6 hrs)
Bio-Energy
(EG805ES)
Lecture: 3 hrs
Tutorial: 1 hr
Practical: 1.5 hrs
Year: I
Part: A
Objective:
To create awareness and to enhance endogenous capacity in handling the upcoming challenges in
the biomass front, including resource identification, energy generation, system design and
technology development to ensure a sustainable future of the carbon neutral indigenous bio-energy
sources
Components: 1. Bio-gas Energy
2. Bio-fuel (liquid) Energy
3. Wood and Non-wood Solid Biomass Fuel Energy
General
(2 hrs)
Introduction to different sources of Bio-energy
Bio-energy and environment
International concerns of renewable energy development in the context of particularly
global climate change (United National Framework Convention on Climate Change, Kyoto
Protocol), Acid Rain, Ozone depletion, Population explosion, etc
1. Bio-gas energy
1.1 Introduction:
Historical context of bio-gas energy
Bio-gas Energy Resources (International context)
History of biogas development in Nepal
Institutional growth
Technical growth
Financing arrangement etc.
(2 hr)
(1 hr)
(2 hrs)
(1 hr)
Cleanliness
Reduction in purchased fuel expense
Environment protection
Contribution to agriculture (slurry)
(1 hr)
(2 hrs)
(3 hrs)
(2 hrs)
(2 hrs)
(2 hrs)
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Laboratory Works:
a) Demonstration of different kinds of biogas appliances (stoves and pipes) and their accessories
b) Demonstration of biogas lamps.
c) Site visit to observe bio-gas plants in different stages of construction and operation.
(2 hrs)
(2 hrs)
2.5 Bio-ethanol
Resources for bio-ethanol production
Production of liquid bio-ethanol
Cost benefit analysis of bio-ethanol
Material properties of bio-ethanol
Combustion characteristics of bio-ethanol
(2 hrs)
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Scope and limitation of bio-ethanol fuel as renewable alternative energy source in the
transport sector
(2 hrs)
(1 hr)
Field Exposures
To observe local bio-fuel resources
To observe traditional as well as modern application of bio-fuel conversion process
To observe the application of bio-fuel
Laboratory Works:
1. Extraction of fixed oil by mechanical and solvent distillation processes
2. Demonstration of fuel grade renewable liquid bio-fuel
3. Demonstration of preparation of gasohol (90% + 10%)
Text book, References and Journals
1. AlFinch, E. O., Energy Research by Brogilis Agricultural Research System
2. Wilsons, D. Evaluating Alternatives: Aspect of an Integrated Approach using ethanol
3. Luty A., Vegetable oil as fuel, An environmentally and socially compatible concept
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11. Wood Fuel Trade in India, Report of the national consultation in Indian Institute of Forest
Management, Bhopal. RWEDP Report No. 57. FAO Regional Wood Energy Development
Programme in Asia, Bangkok, 2001.
12. Websites and CD-ROM of FAO-RWEDP (November 2000) and others:
! http://www.rwedp.org
! http://acre.murdoch.edu.au/ago/biomass/biomass.html
! www.worldenergy.org/wec-geis/publications/f.reports.etwan/exec-summary.asp
! http://afbnet.vtt.fi/
! http://eubionet.vtt/fi
! www.agores.org
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Instrumentation
(EG851EE)
Lecture: 3 hrs
Tutorial: 1hr.
Practical: 1.5hrs
Year: I
Part: B
Objectives:
To review the basic instrumentation in Electrical Engineering & Electronics.
To review the basic instrumentation in Mechanical Engineering and understand its application
in Motion and Dimensional Measurements; Force, Torque and shaft Power measurement; Heat
Flux and Temperature Measurement; and Fluid and Pressure Measurement
To impart the fundamentals of Microprocessor based instrumentation.
1. Basic instrumentation in Electrical Engineering and Electronics
Basic Electrical Engineering
[4 hrs]
Review of faraday's law of electromagnetic induction-emf and torque production
Role of resistor, inductor and capacitor in electric circuit
Concept of active and reactive power and power factor
Instrument transformer
Operational Amplifier
Logic gates
Instrument fundamentals
[4 hrs]
Function of various components of measuring instruments
Need of electrical, electronic, pneumatic, hydraulic working media and conversion
devices
Accuracy, precision and sensitivity of measuring instruments
Static of error and calibration
Input impedance and loading effect
Electrical measurement
[4 hrs]
Voltmeter and Ammeter: construction, operating principle and their application
Wattmeter and energy meter: meter construction, operating principle and their applications
Frequency meter construction, operating principle
Power factor and power factor to voltage converter
Megger and its application for insulation testing resistance testing
Transducers
Primary and secondary transducer
Advantage and classification of electrical transducer
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[4 hrs]
[6 hrs]
[4 hrs]
[4 hrs]
[7 hrs]
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Laboratory Works
1. Use of Operational Amplifier
2. Calibration of Thermometers
3. Use of Strain Gauge (*)
4. Use of Dynamometer for shaft power measurement (*)
5. Calibration of different types of devices for temperature measurement
6. Measurement of motive, Dynamic and Total pressure using pitot tube (*)
7. Use of data logger
8. Use of microprocessor in experiments
*Subject to availability of equipment
Text/Reference Books
1. E. O. Doebelin, Measurement Systems: Application and Design, McGraw Hill.
2. T. G. Beckwith, N. L. Buck and R. D. Marangoni, Mechanical Measurements, Addison
Wesley, Third edition.
3. A. K. Shawney, Electrical and electronic measurement and measuring instruments
4. E. W. Golding & F. C. Widdid, Electrical Measurement and Measuring Devices
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Year: I
Part: B
Objectives:
To provide the general understanding of the energy conversion and the physics of different
types of energy conversion systems.
To provide knowledge on active and passive solar systems Photovoltaic systems, Wind power
systems, Micro Hydro Systems, OTEC, Wave/Tidal systems and Geothermal systems.
1. Solar Thermal Systems:
[8hrs]
! Solar radiation and its characteristics, basic principles of heat transfer, selective coatings,
principles and performance of flat plate and solar concentrators, solar water heating, solar
pond, solar swimming pool, solar stills, solar drying, solar cooling and solar cooking,
conversion to mechanical energy, application of active and passive solar thermal system in
buildings.
2. Solar PV Systems:
[8 hrs]
! Fundamentals of solar cells, types of solar cells and their fabrication.
! Application of photovoltaic systems (modules and arrays), pumping systems, lighting
systems, satellite solar power systems, solar home problems, PV cathodic protection, and
other related problems, PV Tracking Systems
3. Micro Hydro and Wind Power system:
[8 hrs]
! Theory on power generation and utilization, details of wind and micro hydro power system,
site selection, transmission and installation
4. OTEC, Wave, Tidal, Geothermal and other types of energy:
[4 hrs]
! OTEC: Temperature profile in temperate and tropical oceans, principles of OTEC systems,
site selection, power cycles, selection of working fluid, pumps and turbines, heat
exchangers
! Wave: Generation of waves, patterns, wave energy and power extraction devices
! Tidal: Origin and nature of tides, tidal heads and duration, principle of tidal energy
conversion, tidal power generation
! Geothermal: Geophysics, available technology, harnessing geothermal resources
! Others: Hydrogen energy and fuel cells.
! Energy generation from waste
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[4 hrs]
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Year: I
Part: B
Objectives:
To understand Project Planning and Management tools.
To provide knowledge on Project Identification, Formulation, Planning and Appraisal, Project
Monitoring & Controlling, Evaluation & Auditing and Organization & Management of
projects.
To understand contract management and quality management.
1. Introduction to project management:
[6 hrs]
Project definition; project objective(s); Definition of project management; Evolution of project
management; Scope of project management
Elements of project management: organization, time, cost, quality, human resource,
communication, risk, and integration
Concept of project cycle: identification, formulation, appraisal, implementation and M&E
The Change as a result of project and impact of change in project management (Dynamic
management, assumptions and risks)
2. Project identification, planning, formulation and appraisal:
[9 hrs]
Project identification studies (opportunity analysis) and marketing
Feasibility study (detailed project design, cost estimate, economic and financial analysis)
Project appraisal: Technical, Commercial, Economic, Financial, Management, Social
Cost-Benefit, Project Risk, Environmental
(Concepts of time value of money and financial evaluation will be covered under Economics
of energy technologies)
3. Project organization and implementation:
[9 hrs]
Project organization
Resource allocation: budgeting, material management (inventory), human resource allocation,
and resource loading and leveling.
Resource mobilization
Project scheduling: scheduling techniques (Gantt, PERT, CPM, etc.)
Project delays and impact: time and cost overrun
Project administration
4. Project monitoring, controls and information systems:
Purpose of monitoring and types of monitoring
Monitoring planning, controlling cycle
Design of control systems
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[8 hrs]
[3 hrs]
[6 hrs]
7. Contract Management
Contracting Concepts, strategy
Contract types, procedures, Contract law
Public Works Directives
[2 hrs]
[2 hrs]
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Year: I
Part: B
Objective:
To provide basic concepts and methodologies to conduct financial evaluations and economic
analysis related to energy sector investment projects and/or reviewing and evaluating such work
done by others.
1. Forms of Energy Organization:
! Sole Proprietorship
! Partnership
! Corporation (Private Limited and Public Limited)
[2 hrs]
2. Energy Finance:
[4 hrs]
! Equity Capital: common share, preferred share, convertible share
! Debt: short term (working capital loans), long term loan or corporate bonds
! Cost of capital: cost of capital share, preferred share, cost of debt, weighted averaged cost of
capital
3. Cost and Revenue:
! Short run cost: Total cost, marginal cost, average cost, fixed cost, variable cost
! Long run cost: Plant size and cost, Long-run average cost (LRAC)
! Revenue: Total revenue, marginal revenue, average revenue
[4 hrs]
[4 hrs]
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!
!
Text Books:
1. Chan S. Park, Porteous, Kenneth C. & Zuo Ming J. Contemporary Engineering Economics: A
Canadian Perspective, Allison-Wesley Publication Ltd., 1994
2. Bade, Robin & Michel Parkin; Micro Economics, Allison-Wesley Publication Ltd., 1994
3. Asian Development Bank, "Economic Analysis of Projects", Manila, 1996
4. IPCC, Third Assessment Report, 2001
5. John Harte, Consider a Spherical Cow, University Science Books, Mill Valley, California
Journals and magazines:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Energy economics
Energy, the International Journal
Energy management
Energy policy
Petroleum Economist
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Applied Sociology
(EG855SH)
Lecture: 2 hrs
Tutorial: 1 hr
Year: I
Part: B
Objective:
To deals with the social issues normally encountered in third world countries in course of
technology transfer and the use and adaptation to various forms of renewable energy systems in a
family, community and district levels.
1. Introduction:
(6 hrs)
Importance and use of Sociology/Anthropology in engineering
Sociological/Anthropological perspective and application
Basic concepts in Sociology and Anthropology, Society and Culture, Norms and Values, Status
and Roles, Religion and Festivals
2. Structures:
(4 hrs)
Social structure, family, Groups, Caste and Ethnic groups, Community and Institutions
3. Community:
(4 hrs)
Indigenous and Appropriate Technology, Community Participation, Value system and
community development forces
4. Gender:
Gender issues
Gender differences and the role of women in energy conservation and development
(4 hrs)
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Research Methodology
(EG901SH)
Lecture: 2 hrs
Tutorial: 1 hrs
Year:II
Part: A
Objectives:
To prepare the student for the research works ahead.
To deal with data collection system, measurement system, sampling technique, analysis of data
To apply the various statistical tools and report writing and presentation.
1. Introduction:
Objective of research:
Type of research Criteria of good research
Problem encountered by researchers
[1 hr]
[1 hr]
[2 hrs]
4. Sampling design:
Census and sample survey
Step in sampling design
Type of sample design
Sample size determination
Concept of standard error
Estimation
[4 hrs]
[4 hrs]
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[3 hrs]
7. Testing of Hypothesis:
Procedure of testing of hypothesis
Z-test and t test for mean, variance and correlation coefficient
Characteristics of distribution free test or non parametric test
Chi-square test, Supermens and Kendalls test
Limitation of test of hypothesis
[6 hrs]
8. Analysis of variance:
The basic principle of ANOVA
ANOVA technique
One way and two way ANOVA
Introduction of ANOCOVA
[3 hrs]
[1 hrs]
[3 hrs]
Note:
Software: Supporting software like SPSS, Spreadsheet (Microsoft Excel), Database (MSACCESS), etc should be used.
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Lecture: 3 hrs
Tutorial: 1 hr
Practical: 1.5 hrs
Year: II
Part: A
Objectives:
To provide in depth understanding of different technical factors involved in the understanding
of solar radiation, collection and their conversion to useful energy resources.
To deal with different technologies such as solar heating, solar water heating, solar cooling and
so on.
1. Solar Radiation:
! Sun and Solar Constant
! Spectral Distribution of Extraterrestrial Radiation
! Variation of Extraterrestrial Radiation Definitions of Solar Time
! Ratio of Beam Radiation on Tiled Surface to that on Horizontal Surface
! Extraterrestrial Radiation on Horizontal Surface
[4 hrs]
[4 hrs]
3. Heat Transfer:
! The Electro magnetic Spectrum
! Plank's law and Wien's Displacement law, Stefan - Boltzmann Equation
! Sky Radiation
! Measurement of Surface Radiation Properties
! Selective Surfaces
[4 hrs]
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[5 hrs]
[4 hrs]
6. Concentrating Collectors:
! Collector Configurations
! Thermal Performance
! Solar Thermal PV
[4 hrs]
[1 hr.]
[4 hrs]
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[4 hrs]
[2 hrs]
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Year: II
Part: A
Objective:
To provide in depth understanding of the Photovoltaic conversion, Solar cell technology, System
balance, design and application of Solar PV systems.
1. Solar Radiation:
! Electromagnetic spectrum
! Variation of extraterrestrial Radiation
! Solar time
! Equation of time
! Prediction of solar radiation
! Computation of radiation on horizontal and inclined surfaces
! Measurements of diffuse, global and direct solar radiation.
[10 hrs]
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[4 hrs]
!
!
!
!
!
!
Tracking concentrators
Concentrators cell design
Ultra high efficiency systems
Single junction devices
Multi junction devices
System sizing
5. Balance of systems:
! DC to AC, DC to DC converters
! Electronic ballast
! Power conditioning devices
! Charge controllers
! Electronic tracking systems
! Energy storage systems (different types of batteries and their characteristics)
[10 hrs]
[3 hrs]
7. Socio-economic Analysis:
! Economic assessment of PV power system
! Payback periods
! LCC, PWF, EIA and safety of PV systems
! Production and recycling
! Integration PV into future energy systems.
[5 hrs]
Project Assignment
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Year: II
Part: A
Objectives:
To deal in depth the application of Micro hydro systems from mechanical and electrical
perspective.
To provide knowledge on selection of appropriate machines for Micro hydro application in a
rural setting.
1. Overview to Micro Hydro Power (MHP) Development:
[2 hrs]
! Historical development, review of general principles, hydro power equipment and their
components
2. MHP Survey and System Design Procedure:
[10 hrs]
! Capability and demand survey, hydrology study and site survey, pre-feasibility and
socioeconomic study and detailed feasibility survey
! Civil works: head works, de-sanding basin, headrace, fore bay, spill ways, daily pond age basin,
penstock, power house
! MHP system design
3. Turbines for MHP:
[10 hrs]
! Turbines applied in MHP, Theory, head, flow range, specific speed, suction head, surge head,
cavitation, selection of turbine, part flow efficiency of various turbines, part flow system
efficiency
4. MHP Electrical Power:
[9 hrs]
! Driving system, governor, transformer, load controllers, automatic voltage regulator, protection
system, current cutout and metering
! Basic electricity, design of transmission and distribution system, synchronous generators,
induction generators, switchgear and protection
5. MHP Performance:
! Quality of electricity, reliability of electricity, efficiency of turbines
[2 hrs]
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[2 hrs]
A Case study report will be prepared on running and failure of micro hydro power plants.
Laboratory works based on course content of MHP:
1. Performance characteristics of various turbines
2. Part load efficiency study on Cross flow turbine
3. Experiments on multi purpose teaching flumes
4. Head losses at bends and elbows
5. Study of different components of water turbine and generator
6. Study of live electrical power generation and distribution
7. Head and stream-flow measurements at site
Text Books, references and Journals:
1. Alex Alter, harnessing Water Power on a Small Scale, SKAT, Switzerland 1990
2. Win Holsters and Peter Frankel, The Power Guide, Second Edition, Intermediate Technology
Publications 1994
3. Adam Harvey, Micro Hydro Design Manual, Intermediate Technology Publications 1993
4. Allen R. Inver sin, Micro Hydro Source Book, NRECA International Foundation, Washington,
D.C. 1986
5. Manuals on MHP for Installation and Commissioning, Maintenance and Repair, Operation and
Management, ICIMOD 1999
6. Proceedings series of International Conference on Renewable Energy Technology for Rural
Development (RETRUD), IOE/AEPC/CES, Kathmandu, Nepal
7. Journal of Renewable Energy, Elsevier, Amsterdam
8. Civil Engineering Guidelines for Micro Hydro Power, Intermediate Technology Development
Group/Nepal and Butwal Power Company/Nepal
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Biogas Technology
(EG905ES)
(Elective A)
Lecture: 3 hrs
Tutorial: 1 hr
Practical: 1.5 hrs
Year: II
Part: A
Objective:
To provide in depth knowledge on physical, chemical, biological processes, production technology,
uses and limitations of bio-gas (methane) utilization of bio-gas for energy generation, including
optimized production safety in storage as well as commercial viability of wide scale application.
1. Introduction to biogas:
Biogas energy sources (raw materials)
[4 hrs]
2. Bio-chemical and Physical constituents of cow dung, chicken manure, human excreta,
municipal solid waste etc. from the point of view of bio-gas production
[2 hrs]
Different types of gaseous energy derived from biomass resources applying diverse
technologies (e.g. Pyrolytic gas, CH4, C2H6, Producer Gas, Land fill gas etc.)
3. Characteristics of biogas and necessary condition for formation:
[5 hrs]
Composition and Characteristics of bio-gas, fuel value of bio-gas and other fuels, use of bio-gas
for cooking and lighting, bio-gas appliances, bio-gas fuel for internal combustion engines
Necessary conditions for anaerobic digestion of organic waste
Loading rate, retention time, dilution and consistency of inputs ,pH value, temperature, C/N
ratio, toxicity
4. Microbiological Aspects of Anaerobic Digestion:
[3 hrs]
Morphology of methanogenic bacteria, biochemical process of anaerobic digestion and
anaerobic reactors, Anaerobic digester
Stages of anaerobic digestion process: hydrolysis and, acetogenesis and Methanogenesis
Microbial Activities of methanogenic bacteria
5. Biogas Production in Cold Climate:
[3 hrs]
Calculation for theoretical heating requirement of biodigester
Treatment of biodigester in cold climate: Enzymatic treatment, Biological treatment,
Use of solar energy and Integrated bio-system (IBS)
6. Uses of biogas and its Advantages and Limitations:
Multiple uses of biogas as energy
Benefits of biogas energy
Limitations or constraints of biogas technology
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[3 hrs]
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[2 hrs]
Laboratory Works:
1. Demonstration of different kinds of biogas appliances and their accessories
2. Demonstration of duel fuel engine (biogas and diesel)
3. Site visit to observe biogas plants in different stages of construction and operation
Text book, Reference and Journals:
1.
2.
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Bio-Fuel Technology
(EG906ES)
(Elective A)
Lecture: 3 hrs
Tutorial: 1 hr
Practical: 1.5 hrs
Year: II
Part: A
Objective:
To provide knowledge about non woody biomass resources, supply potentials, Physical, Chemical,
Biological and biotechnological process of conversion, application technologies, scope of
utilization, limitations in storage, transport as safe handling and economic feasibility
1. Assessment of commercial potential of different bio-fuel sources in Nepal:
Bio energy consumption in relation to annual total bio-mass production
Share of commercial and non-commercial bio-fuel consumption
Share of different types of biomass in total production
[3 hrs]
[3 hrs]
[3 hrs]
[3 hrs]
[3 hrs]
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6. Bio-diesel Resources:
Selection of raw materials
Detailed aspects of bio-fuel production
Purification and concentration alkyd esters
Material and combustion characteristics evaluation of bio-diesel
Enhancement of fuel property of alkyd ester
Production of bio-diesel fuel.
[6 hrs]
7. Characterization of Bio-diesel:
[6 hrs]
Physico-chemical characteristics determination of bio-diesel
Techno-economic consideration
Calorific value determination
Elemental analysis of bio-diesel.
Determination of cetane number value of bio-diesel
Overall Evaluation of bio-diesel fuel as an alternative fuel which can be generated from
indigenous renewable bio-fuel resources
Engine / automobile testing of bio-diesel
Analyses of exhaust gases of bio-diesel
8. Bio-ethanol Resources and Production:
Detailed aspects of bio-ethonal production
Distillation of bio ethanol from the fermented mash
Material and combustion characteristics evaluation of bio ethanol
Fractional distillation of bio ethanol to produce technical grade of bio-ethanol
Purification processes of bio ethanol to produce fuel grade bio ethanol.
[6 hrs]
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[3 hrs]
Lecture: 3 hrs
Tutorial: 1 hr
Practical: 1.5 hrs
Year: II
Part: A
Objective:
To enhance knowledge of the physico-chemical properties of different forms of wood and nonwood solid biomass fuel; wood and non-wood biomass energy resources, management and
distribution systems; technologies applied for different end uses and sectors, limitations, and the
systems of their production, transportation and supply.
1. Wood and non-wood biomass solid biomass fuel related terminology and general
introduction:
(9 hrs)
Definition of wood and non-wood biomass fuels, terminology, need for standardization of the
terminology
Common traditional biomass fuels in solid forms (i.e. firewood, charcoal, residues of crops and
animals), historical background and contribution in total primary energy consumption,
Share of solid biomass fuels in the national, regional energy consumption and the newly
emerging trends and the scenario of biomass energy in the context of renewable energy
development globally.
Contribution of biomass fuels to the local socio-economy through income and employment
generation and to the national economy through import substitution in the developing countries
of Asia
Common solid biomass fuel resources and the systems of production/recovery and utilization
2. Wood and non-wood solid biomass fuel resources & production systems:
(14 hrs)
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Specific Variables:
Types of provision (flow): self-provision, commercial provision, periodicity of provision, cost of
woodfuel, market network, price setting for woodfuel, woodfuel values,
Methods of data collection: rapid and detail surveys
4. Technology for woodfuel Conversion/Combustion:
(8 hrs)
Woodfuel in primary, secondary and final energy forms
Direct combustion with stoves and burners (heating and cooking)
Carbonization through Charcoal Kilns (charcoal making)
Gasification through Gasifiers
Heat and power generation through Co-generation Plants
Electric power generation through Dendro-Thermal power Plants
Densification of loose biomass into briquettes and conversion of wood waste into pellets, etc.
Others (liquid biomass fuels through chemical reaction and distillation, i.e. ethanol, methanol)
5. Woodfuel Conservation and Efficient Utilization:
(6 hrs)
Fabrication of improved stoves and fireplaces for household applications (ICS for domestic and
improved fire-place for space heating)
Improved technology for charcoal making and utilization (charcoal kilns, stoves, etc.)
Demonstration of appropriate technology for briquetting of loose residues (i.e. sawdust and
other biomass residues, both woody and non-woody)
Demonstration of charcoal production
Experimental work on household level biomass fuel gasifier development
Laboratory works:
Solid biomass fuel conversion into secondary and final energy forms:
1. Charcoal making
2. Saw dust/Charcoal Briquetting
3. Gasification (low cost, small-scale gasifiers)
Woodfuel conservation and efficient utilization
1. Improved technology for charcoal making and utilization
2. ICS for household applications (Domestic cook stoves for fuelwood and charcoal use)
3. Improved technology for industrial commercial applications (includes all traditional woodbased industrial and commercial applications such as biomass based boilers, kilns and furnaces)
4. Demonstration of modern biomass energy applications such as gasification, cogeneration,
dendro-thermal power generation, hybrid systems etc.
Textbooks, references, journals and newsletters:
1. A guide for woodfuel surveys. EC-FAO Partnership Programme (2000-2002), Sustainable
Forest Management Programme, GCP/RAF/354/EC and GCP/RLA/133/EC, FAO Rome, 2002.
2. CD-ROM of FAO-RWEDP (November 2000)
3. Energy Statistics: Definitions, Units of Measure and Conversion Factors. Studies in Methods,
Series F No. 44. Department of International Economics and Social Affairs, Statistical Office,
UNDP, New York 1987.
4. Energy and Environment Basics. RWEDP Report No. 29, 2nd edition. FAO Regional Wood
Energy Development Programme in Asia, Bangkok, July 1997.
5. P.D. Grover & S.K. Mishra. Biomass Briquetting: Technology and Practices
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6. Regional Study on Wood Energy Today and Tomorrow in Asia. RWEDP Field Document No.
50. FAO Regional Wood Energy Development Programme in Asia, Bangkok, 1997.
7. RWEDP (2000). Wood Energy, Climate and Health: International Expert Consultation,
Summary Report. Field Document No. 58, (Paper of A. Koopmans, "Trends in Wood/Biomass
and other Renewable Energies").
8. Options for Dendro Power in Asia: Report on the Expert Consultation, Manila, Philippines.
RWEDP Field Document No. 57. FAO Regional Wood Energy Development Programme in
Asia, Bangkok, 2000.
9. Others national and international sources of information, including published documents,
journals and newsletters.
10. Unified Wood Energy (UWE) Terminology (Draft), FAO Forestry Department, Rome,
November 2001.
11. Wood Energy Development: Planning, Policies and Strategies, RWEDP Field Document No.
37 (a, b &c). FAO Regional Wood Energy Development Programme in Asia, Bangkok, 1993.
12. Wood Energy, Climate and Health: An International Expert Consultation. RWEDP Field
Document No. 58. FAO Regional Wood Energy Development Programme in Asia, Bangkok,
2000.
13. Wood Fuel Trade in India, Report of the national consultation in Indian Institute of Forest
Management, Bhopal. RWEDP Report No. 57. FAO Regional Wood Energy Development
Programme in Asia, Bangkok, 2001.
14. Websites
! http://www.rwedp.org
! http://acre.murdoch.edu.au/ago/biomass/biomass.html
! www.worldenergy.org/wec-geis/publications/f.reports.etwan/exec-summary.asp
! http://afbnet.vtt.fi/
! http://eubionet.vtt.fi
! www.agores.org
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Year: II
Part: A
Objective:
To provide the fundamental of Wind energy , applications, system involved, types of machines, and
their selection.
1. Introduction:
[5 hrs]
Historical evaluation of wind power technology.
The use of wind power, energy budgets, wind resources, demand and climate change,
Wind power applications systems wind power for large and small scale utilization, water
pumping, grinding and electricity generation etc.
2. Wind Machine Fundamentals:
[10 hrs]
Types of machine characteristics, wind machine performance, types of machines, savonious
rotor, Darrieous rotor, and multiblade form wind mills, high speed rotors, enhancedperformance machines.
3. Wind Energy Resource Analysis:
[6 hrs]
Global wind circulation, wind speed characteristics, measuring the wind speed, wind direction,
wind shear, turbulence, site survey, anemometers and recorders and site analysis
Average speed, energy pattern factor, frequency spectrum
4. Wind Energy System Design:
Aerodynamic design, blade loads, blade construction, flutter and fatigue
Tower or structure design (lattice, tube, welding, cyclones)
Generator (permanent magnet, induction, synchronous)
Controller (remote, grid) governor, yaw control, shut off controls, tail
Economical aspects
[10 hrs]
[6 hrs]
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6. Legal Issues:
Legal and social issues (noise, aesthetics and others)
[2 hrs]
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Lecture: 3 hrs
Tutorials: 1 hrs
Practical: 1.5 hrs
Year: II
Part: A
Objectives:
To understand the fundamentals of Geothermal energy and long shaft pumps and the properties
of piping materials normally used in Geothermal applications.
To understand OTEC power systems and Hydrogen fuel systems.
1. Geothermal Energy:
[9 hrs]
Geological structure of earth
Characteristics of high temperature, intermediate temperature and low temperature, Geothermal
esources
Geothermal Temperature of fluids and the respective applications
Composition of fluids for different locations
1.1 Application:
[8 hrs]
Water well terminology: Zone of saturation, ground water, Aquifers, Static water level,
pumping water level
Water quality testing for: Oxygen, Chlorination, Sulphide species, Carbon dioxide species,
Ammonia species, Sulphatation and their principle effects
Direct use of hot and steam
Heating and cooling system using Aquifer thermal energy storage system Aquifer thermal
energy storage system
1.2 Equipments and materials:
[6 hrs]
Preference of carbon steel, copper and copper alloys stainless steel, Aluminum, Chlorinated
polyvinyl chloride (CPVC) and Filter Reinforced Plastics (FRP)
1.3 Long shaft pumps, Submersible pumps, Characteristics of Pumps
Selection of pumps
Characteristics of centrifugal pump
[6 hrs]
[4 hrs]
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2. Hydrogen Energy:
Brief history of hydrogen fuel
Sources of hydrogen
Availability of hydrogen
Current production and storage techniques of hydrogen and their uses
Future scope of hydrogen fuel
Hydrogen storage and safety
Fuel cell (metal hydride, liquid hydrogen)
[4 hrs]
3. Wave Energy:
Origin, types, potential, harnessing devices
[4 hrs]
4. Tidal Energy:
[4 hrs]
Origin and nature of tides, features of future energy, principle of tidal energy, conversion, tidal
energy schemes, modes of operation of tidal power schemes
Laboratory Works
1. Water quality analysis for (a): Temperature (b): pH (c): Soluble salts (d): BOD and COD
(Students are required to be familiar about the test, test principle and procedures but needn't
have hands in experiments)
2. Study of the characteristics of some Hot Springs. (at site)
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Year: II
Part: A
Objective:
The course will apply basic principles of physics and chemistry to analyze and quantify the
environmental impacts of energy use. Environmental impacts and climate change will be studied at
three levels: local, regional, and global. Quantification will stress back of the envelope calculations,
estimation techniques, modeling, stocks and flows, equilibrium and feedback.
Components:
Impacts at the local level:
Hydropower.
Regional Environmental Impacts: Trajectories of air pollution, Acid Rain, Environmental impacts
of nuclear power.
Global Environmental Impacts: Ozone depletion, Climate change.
Course Outline:
1.
2.
Energy measurement units and conversion factors. Quantitative tools for environmental
problem solving: mass balance, stocks and flows, residence times. Energy flow on earth.
[1 hr]
3.
Energy sources: Fossil fuels Utilization, production, and reserves of coal, petroleum, and
natural gas. Production and use of nuclear energy. Use of biomass energy and
deforestation.
[1 hr]
4.
Air pollution: Particulates, lead, health impacts of sulphur and nitrogen compounds,
ground-level ozone, photochemical smog.
[1.5 hrs]
5.
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[1.5 hrs]
6.
Hydropower: Benefits and impacts abatement of air pollution and CO2. Impacts of
inundation on biodiversity, displacement of people. Impacts on fish, reservoir siltation.
[1 hr]
7.
Acid deposition: Source, pathways, impacts, mitigation. Tropospheric air pollution. [2 hrs]
8.
9.
10.
Climate change: Radiation balance, atmospheric and ocean circulations. Historic climate
change, El Nino.
[2 hrs]
11.
Climate change: Feedback effects, impacts of land use, albedo, clouds, ocean storage of
[2 hrs]
CO2.
12.
Climate change: Impacts and consequences: sea level rise, changes in monsoon, glacial
melt, floods and droughts, health, pests in agriculture.
[2 hrs]
13.
Climate change: GHGs and energy use, inventory of GHGs, the carbon cycle.
14.
15.
Climate change: Clean Development Mechanism. Emissions under baseline and mitigation
projects.
[4 hrs]
16.
Climate change: Carbon trade. Economic analysis of CDM and other GHG mitigation
projects.
[4 hrs]
17.
18.
Climate change: Global response. UNFCCC. Kyoto Protocol. Commitment periods. Equity
and climate change.
[3 hrs]
[2 hrs]
[3 hrs]
[3 hrs]
Practical:
a. Research paper on one local impact of energy use: indoor air pollution, outdoor air pollution, or
hydropower.
b. Research paper on one regional impact of energy use: acid rain, nuclear radiation.
c. Development of a Project Idea Note for a CDM project.
d. Modeling assessment on Environment Impact and Climate Change
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27. Leitmann, J., 1996, Energy environment linkages in the urban sector, World Bank,
Washington, D.C.
28. New Energy Foundation, 2001, New and renewable energy in Japan, New energy foundation,
Japan.
29. Nordhaus, W.D., Managing the Global Commons: The Economics of Climate Change, The
MIT Press, Cambridge, USA, 1994.
30. Pearson, C.S., Economics and the Global Environment, Cambridge University Press,
Cambridge, UK, 2000.
31. Renewable energy: GEF partners with business for a better world Bank,
http://www.gefweb.org/Outreach/outreachPUblications/.
32. Smith, K.R. Homepage of Prof. Kirk R. Smith
http://ehs.sph.berkeley.edu/krsmith/page.asp?id=1
33. Shepherd, W. and Shepherd D.W., 1998, Energy studies, Imperial College Press, London .
34. Swisher, J., Jannuzzi, G., and Redlinger, R., 1997, Tools and methods for integrated resources
planning: improving energy efficiency and protecting the environment, Riso National
Laboratory, Denmark.
35. Tilling, S., Nisbet A., and Chell, K., 1990, Acid rain: a practical GCSE coursework guide, Field
studies council, Shrewsbury SY4 1HW.
36. Trudeau, P.E., 1991, Energy for a habitable world: A call for action, Crane Russak, New York.
37. Winteringham, F. P. W., 1992, Energy use and the environment, Lewis Publishers, London.
38. Watson, R, T., Zinyowera, M.C., Moss, R.H. (eds.), Technologies, policies, and Measures for
Mitigating Climate Change, IPCC Technical Paper No. 1, Intergovernmental Panel on Climate
Change, 1996.
Journals:
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Climate Policy
The Energy Journal
Energy Policy
Resource and Energy Economics
Energy-The International Journal
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Year: II
Part: A
Objectives:
To deal with the macro and micro level planning and management of energy systems.
To understand energy pricing, evaluation of microeconomic impacts, Energy demand analysis,
Supply Projection and dealing with uncertainties.
1. Introduction to energy planning
[4 hrs]
Scope of energy planning
Linkage between development planning
Difference between comprehensive planning (master-plan) and disjoined incremental planning
Reference Energy system
Rural or decentralized energy planning
2. Concepts of energy planning-I (Microeconomic Background):
Theory of consumers and producers
Market equilibrium
Consumers surplus
Producers surplus
Elasticity
[8 hrs]
[10 hrs]
[10 hrs]
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[8 hrs]
Laboratory works:
The laboratory works shall consists of case studies and energy scenarios planning using
professional software like Long Range Energy Alternative Planning System (LEAP), RETScreen,
Market Allocation (MARKEL) etc. depending upon their availability.
Textbook, Reference and Journals
1. Energy used in Mountain Areas: ICIMOD (1999)
2. Energy Data and Directory and Year Book 1997/98: Tata Energy Research Institute
3. Energy Statistic Yearbook- United Nations Publication
4. Prasanna Chandra, Projects: Planning, Analysis, Selection, Implementation and Review, TataMcGraw Hill Publishing Company Limited, New Delhi
5. Integrated Energy planning, Vol. 1,2,3; APDC, Malaysia
6. Rural Energy planning, APDC, Malaysia
7. energy Policy: national and International Implications, Ed. Sridhar Khatri and hari uprety,
NEFAS, CASAC and FES Nepal, 2002
8. Economic Survey, Ministry of Finance, HMG/N
9. Renewable Energy Technologies: A Brighter Future, ed. Dr. K. Rijal, ICIMOD
10. Energy Economy modeling, Dr. A. Shresthacharya
11. Nicholson, walter, 1995, microeconomics: theory, Basic Principles and Extensions, Sixth ed.,
The Dyden Press, Harcourt Brace College Publishers, Orlando
Computer Software
LEAP, RETScreen, MARKAL
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Lecture: 3 hrs
Tutorial: 1 hr
Practical: 1.5 hrs
Year: II
Part: A
Objective:
To deal with the energy auditing and the efficient use of energy in a given system.
1. Introduction:
General principal
Importance of energy conservation and Demand Management
Organization of energy conservation and Demand Management
Energy conservation and Demand Management plan
2. Energy Auditing Technique:
Methods of energy auditing and System approach
History of energy use
Familiarization with the systems
Existing energy consumption pattern
Field survey
Approach to analysis of fuel and electricity figures
Energy saving potential by good house keeping, electricity, waste heat recovery
3. Fuels:
Types of fuels
Common fuels and industries
Combustion basics
Fuel firing
[2 hrs]
[10 hrs]
[3 hrs]
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6. Co-generation:
Topping cycle, bottoming cycle
[2 hrs]
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5.
6.
7.
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System Integration
(EG912ES)
(Elective B)
Lecture: 3 hrs
Tutorial: 1 hr
Practical: 1.5 hrs
Year: II
Part: A
Objectives:
To deal with the optimization of different energy resources for a given situation.
To deal with integrating the different energy systems for the best optimal use, both in analytical
terms as well as the use of appropriate instruments.
1. Example Applications of Integrated Systems:
Heating and cooling of buildings
Village power systems
2. Simulation of Integrated Systems:
Modeling of Solar Thermal systems
Modeling of Solar PV systems
Modeling of biofuel systems
Modeling of micro hydro systems
Modeling of electrical generators, including cogeneration
Modeling of thermo-mechanical components (heat exchangers, pumps, etc.)
Modeling of building thermal behavior
Modeling of Hybrid systems
[4 hrs]
[10 hrs]
3. Optimization Methods:
[8 hrs]
Variational calculus
Optimization of unconstrained and constrained problems using Lagrangian techniques
Gradient search methods
SIMPLEX and COMPEX methods
4. Applications of Optimization Techniques:
[12 hrs]
Identify thermal system for optimization exercise (e.g., biofuel and solar thermal, building
design for heating and cooling, solar assisted heat pump)
Application of optimization and simulation methods to design and/or operation
! Use of Softwares: Application of supporting software like OPQUEST and CRYSTAL BALL
5. Design of Integrated Village Power Systems:
Resource and load estimations
Optimization objective function: initial and operating costs
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[11 hrs]
Hybrid Optimization Model for Electric Renewables (HOMER) for design analysis
Case study
Laboratory Works:
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Year: I
Part: A
Objectives:
To develop and consider the application of proper material selection, design and drawing
To understand the manufacturing aspects for the research related renewable energy engineering
works.
1. Sketch and working drawing
(12 hrs)
Sketch and working drawing of machine elements, assembly drawing, reading assembly
drawings, Detail drawings.
2. Jigs and fixtures
Types, application and design
(6 hrs)
(8 hrs)
Laboratory Exercises:
1.
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3.
4.
5.
6.
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