AKTU Notes | Solar Energy Technology and Applications Notes
Solar Energy Technology and Applications [MNGT 801] Notes Unit 1 LINK
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Syllabus
Unit I
Introduction to solar energy: overview of global and Indian energy scenario, need of solar energy propagation of solar radiation from the sun to earth; solar radiation spectrum, extra-terrestrial and terrestrial radiation, solar energy measuring instruments; solar radiation estimation.
Unit II
Fundamentals of solar thermal energy: fundamentals of thermal collectors; flat plate collectors, thermal energy storage systems; solar thermal and PV.
Unit III
Fundamentals of solar PV: Principles and performance analysis, modules, array, standalone PV systems, advances in solar thermal collectors and PV technologies.
Unit IV
Solar energy systems & applications: Solar energy collection, Storage and utilization; Solar water & air heating; Power generation; Refrigeration and Air conditioning; water pumping, water heating, water purification, solar fuels etc.
Unit V
Integrated energy systems: Concept of integration of conventional and non-conventional energy resources and systems; integrated energy system design and economics.
