Non-conventional energy Resources

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Free Online Course: Non-conventional energy Resources provided by Swayam is a comprehensive online course, which lasts for 12 weeks long. The course is taught in English and is free of charge. Upon completion of the course, you can receive an e-certificate from Swayam. Non-conventional energy Resources is taught by Prof. Prathap Haridoss.

Overview
  • This course looks at the operating principle of a range of non-conventional energy resources, materials used, characterization, and key performance characteristics. The technologies looked at will include, Solar energy, Wind, Batteries, Fuel cells, and Geothermal conversion. The advantages and limitations of these technologies in comparison to conventional sources of energy will also be examined.INTENDED AUDIENCE: Interested StudentsPREREQUISITES : Course will be accessible to most students who have completed their first two years of study at an Undergraduate level.INDUSTRY SUPPORT : NIL

Syllabus
  • Week 1:Scale of quantities, Impact of current energy usage, Conventional sources of energy
    Week 2: Overview of non-conventional energy resources, Consumption by sector
    Week 3:Solar energy incident on earth, solar spectrum
    Week 4: Overview of solar energy technologies, Solar Thermal devices
    Week 5: Solar Photovoltaic devices, Performance and durability of solar devices
    Week 6: Wind energy, technology and geographical aspects
    Week 7: Geothermal and Biomass
    Week 8: Battery basics, types
    Week 9: Testing, performance of batteries
    Week 10: Fuel cell types, Fuel processing, concept to product.
    Week 11: Characterization and durability of fuel cells
    Week 12:Flywheels and super capacitors