Credits: 3 (3-0-0)
Description
Introduction, Thermodynamics of energy conservation, Energy and exergy concepts, Irreversibility and second law analysis and efficiency of thermal systems such as mixing, throttling, drying and solar thermal systems, Thermal power plant cycles. Refrigeration and air conditioning cycles, thermal insulation in energy conservation, energy conservation through controls, electric energy conservation in building heating and lighting, energy efficient motors, Tariffs and power factor improvement in electrical systems, Energy conservation in domestic appliances, transport, energy auditing, energy savings in boilers and furnaces, energy conservation Act, Energy conservation in small scale domestic appliances and agriculture.