Free online courseRenewable Energy Engineering

Duration of the online course: 29 hours and 51 minutes

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Explore the Renewable Energy Engineering course on NPTEL to master solar, wind, and biomass energy systems. Perfect for professionals in Engineering & Mechanics.

Course Description

Dive into the world of sustainable power with the Renewable Energy Engineering course by NPTEL, focused on the growing fields of solar, wind, and biomass energy. This comprehensive course, nestled under the Professional category and Engineering and Mechanics subcategory, is an essential resource for anyone looking to deepen their understanding of renewable energy systems.

Starting with a foundational introduction, this course explores a wide array of topics aimed at delivering thorough insights into solar energy applications. Lectures dedicated to solar radiation and practice problems build a robust framework. You'll explore non-concentrating solar collectors over three detailed sessions and delve into parabolic solar collectors. The journey through solar energy wraps up with insights into thermal energy storage systems and methods of solar energy utilization.

The course shifts focus to biomass energy systems, covering everything from the fundamental characteristics and properties of biomass to residues and energy conversion routes. It examines the mechanisms of biomass conversion to biogas, classification of biogas plants, and the pathways of bioconversion to alcohol.

Advanced topics such as thermo-chemical conversion, including torrefaction, combustion processes, and gasification, are covered in detail. These modules aid in understanding the conversion of biomass to multiple types of fuels. Wind energy topics are also intricately explained, discussing the characteristics of wind energy systems and power generation methods.

Designed for practical application, numerous lectures are dedicated to problem-solving exercises that help solidify knowledge. This course empowers students to harness the potential of renewable energy resources, providing an in-depth exploration crucial for professionals intent on contributing to a sustainable future.

Conteúdo do Curso

  • Video class: Renewable Energy Engineering: Solar, Wind and Biomass Energy Systems [Intro Video]

    0h13m

  • Video class: Lec 1 : Solar Energy: An overview of thermal applications

    1h09m

  • Exercise: What types of energy conversion techniques are covered in the renewable energy course?

  • Video class: Lec 2 : Solar radiation

    1h04m

  • Exercise: What is the major difference between non-concentrating and concentrating solar collectors?

  • Video class: Lec 3 : Practice problems: Part I

    0h55m

  • Exercise: What is the angle of incidence on April 1st for a tilted flat plate collector?

  • Video class: Lec 4 : Practice problems: Part II

    0h28m

  • Exercise: What is the proportionality constant value proposed by Leon and Jordaan for calculating hourly diffusive radiation?

  • Video class: Lec 5 : Non-concentrating solar collectors: Part I

    1h03m

  • Exercise: Which of the following are non-concentrating solar collectors?

  • Video class: Lec 6 : Non-concentrating solar collectors: Part II

    0h28m

  • Exercise: What parameter defines the effective useful energy heat gain in a solar collector?

  • Video class: Lec 7 : Non-concentrating solar collectors: Part III

    0h51m

  • Exercise: What role does the selective coating play in solar collectors?

  • Video class: Lec 8 : Practice problems: Part I

    0h34m

  • Video class: Lec 9 : Practice problems: Part II

    0h50m

  • Exercise: What is the transmissivity absorptivity product for beam radiation?

  • Video class: Lec 10 : Practice problems: Part III

    0h22m

  • Exercise: What is the outlet temperature when the mass flow rate is 75 kg per hour and specific heat capacity is 4180 J/kg°C, given q_u is 1054 watts?

  • Video class: Lec 11 : Parabolic solar collectors

    1h00m

  • Exercise: What is a key disadvantage of concentrating solar collectors?

  • Video class: Lec 12 : Practice problems

    0h57m

  • Exercise: What is the main advantage of using concentrating collectors in solar energy systems?

  • Video class: Lec 13 : Thermal energy storage systems: Part I

    0h44m

  • Exercise: What is the function of a solar pond in renewable energy systems?

  • Video class: Lec 14 : Thermal energy storage systems: Part II

    0h22m

  • Exercise: What is a solar pond and its main purpose?

  • Video class: Lec 15 : Solar energy utilization methods

    0h57m

  • Exercise: Which renewable energy method is not discussed in this course?

  • Video class: Lec 16 : Classification of energy resources

    0h33m

  • Exercise: What is the origin of the term 'energy'?

  • Video class: Lec 17 : Broad classification and compositional analysis

    0h48m

  • Exercise: Which type of biomass is primarily composed of cellulose?

  • Video class: Lec 18 : Characteristics and properties of biomass

    0h41m

  • Exercise: What is the importance of biomass characterization before conversion processes?

  • Video class: Lec 19 : Properties and structural components of biomass

    0h39m

  • Exercise: What is the primary difference between Higher Heating Value (HHV) and Lower Heating Value (LHV) of a fuel?

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