AG40012: Non-Conventional Energy Sources
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| AG40012 | |
|---|---|
| Course name | Non-Conventional Energy Sources |
| Offered by | Agricultural & Food Engineering |
| Credits | 3 |
| L-T-P | 3-0-0 |
| Previous Year Grade Distribution | |
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| Semester | Spring |
Syllabus
Syllabus mentioned in ERP
Solar Energy: Solar system. Design of solar energy operated systems for application in agriculture. Photovoltaic devices. Wind Energy: Horizontal and vertical axis wind rotors. Wind regime analysis. Design and evaluation of wind mills. Energy from Biomass: Recycling of agricultural waste. Microbiological conversion of plant materials to fuels. Bio-chemistry of anaerobic fermentation. Design of biogas systems for heating, lighting and running IC engines. Cost Economics: Economics of use of various alternative sources of energy in agriculture.