Credits: 3 (3-0-0)
Description
Types of non-conventional sources, Solar energy: principles and applications, Efficiency of solar thermal and PV systems;
Biomass: generation, Characterization, Biogas: aerobic and anaerobic bio-conversion processes;
Mini/micro hydro power: classification of hydropower schemes, classification of water turbine, Turbine theory, Essential components of hydroelectric system, system efficiency;
Fusion: Basic concepts, fusion reaction physics, Thermonuclear fusion reaction criteria, Confinement schemes, Inertial and magnetic confinement fusion, current status;
Wind Energy: Origins, Basic principles of aerodynamics, Measurement and distribution, Power extraction;
Geothermal, Tidal, Wave, and Ocean Thermal Energy sources.