Syllabus
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Course Code: MEMT-301 Course Name: EL-1A (Energy Conservation and Efficient Systems) |
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| MODULE NO / UNIT | COURSE SYLLABUS CONTENTS OF MODULE | NOTES |
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| 1 | Conservation of energy: overview, concept and principle of energy conservation, Laws of Thermodynamics, Energy conservation as preservation of resources, Conservation measures for energy, Energy scenario: energy pricing in India, energy sector reforms, managing an effective energy conservation programme, Material and energy balance. | |
| 2 | Energy efficiency: introduction, definition and importance, benefits of energy efficiency, potential for energy efficiency, industrial energy efficiency, The effect of efficiency improvement on primary energy demand, Energy distribution, generation and Demand Side Management (DSM). Energy analysis of buildings. | |
| 3 | Sustainable energy technologies and energy efficiency, Energy intensity, Pathways to improve energy intensity. Cogeneration: concept, options (steam/gas, turbine, diesel engine based). Reduction of energy loss and energy recovery in urban ecosystems. Energy efficiency in buildings (green building), solar water heating system. | |
| 4 | Wave tidal power technologies. geothermal, nuclear, alternative transport fuels, Energy efficient vehicles technologies - Advance ICE, Hybrid electric, Plug-in hybrid, Flex-fuel, Fuel Cell technology, energy efficient motors, windows, lighting. Energy efficient pumps, fans, compressed air systems, refrigeration and air conditioning systems. Waste heat recovery. Bureau of energy efficiency, Concept of Star rating. | |
