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Course Title RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
Course Code RM101
Course Credit
Lecture : 03
Practical : 00
Tutorial : 00
Total : 03
Course Learning Outcomes
At the end of the course, students will be able to : Apply
appropriate communication skills across settings, purposes, and
audiences and
Demonstrate knowledge of communication theory and application.
Analyze Use technology to communicate effectively in various
settings and contexts and
demonstrate appropriate and professional ethical behavior.
Demonstrate competency in critical thinking skills related to the
analysis, interpretation, and
criticism of messages. Define research and describe the research
process and research methods Develop testable hypotheses,
differentiate research design and/or statistics, evaluate
aptness
of research conclusions, and generalize them appropriately.
Effectively use the library and its resources in gathering
information related to the learners'
research project. Understand the process of sampling, the uses
of questionnaires as data-gathering
instruments, how a survey is carried out in terms of process and
method, the uses of surveys and to be able to capture their own
data.
Detailed Syllabus
Sr. No. Name of chapter & Details
Hours Allotted
Section - I
1
Concepts of Communications: Definition, Forms of Communication,
Objectives of Communication, Characteristics of Communication,
Process of Communication, Communication, Roadblocks, Role of Verbal
and Non-verbal Symbols in Communication, Barriers to Effective
Communication, Overcoming Communication Barriers
5
2
Nonverbal Communication: Body Language, Gestures, Postures,
Facial Expressions, Dress codes; the Cross Cultural Dimensions of
Business Communication; Listening and Speaking, techniques of
electing response, probing questions, Observation. Business and
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social etiquettes; Listening Skills: Definition, Anatomy of poor
Listening, Features of a good Listener, Role Play, Group Discussion
and Interviews, Meetings: Ways and Means of conducting meetings
effectively, Mock Meetings and Interviews
3
Reading And Language Skills The reading process, purpose,
different kinds of texts, reference material, scientific and
technical texts, active and passive reading, strategies -
vocabulary skills, eye reading and visual perception, prediction
techniques, scanning skills, distinguishing facts and opinions,
drawing inferences and conclusions, comprehension of technical
material – scientific and technical texts, instructions and
technical manuals, graphic information.
5
4
Referencing And Writing Skills: Business letters: Enquiries,
Circulars, Quotations, Orders, Acknowledgments, Executions,
Complaints, Claims and adjustments, Collection letter, Banking
correspondence, Agency correspondence, Sales letters, Job
application letters - Bio data, Covering Letter, Interview Letters,
Letter of Reference, Memos, minutes, Circulars & notices Types
of Business Reports - Format, E-mail: How to make smart e-mail,
Choice of vocabulary, coherence and cohesion, paragraph writing,
organization reports by individual, Report by committee.
6
Total 21 Section – II
5
Introduction to Research and Research Design: Nature and scope
of research, information based decision making and source of
knowledge. The research process; basic approaches and terminologies
used in research. Defining research question and framing of
hypotheses, Preparing a research plan, qualitative and quantitative
research designs, Experimentation, Observational studies, Exploring
secondary data.
5
6
Measurement and Scaling, Data Source and Data Collection: Field
research; primary data collection from observations, surveys and
experimentation. Measurement and scaling; commonly used scales in
reliability and validity of scales. Designing instrument for data
collection; testing the instrument, data collection process,
Sampling methods and procedures and sample size decisions.
5
7
Data Analysis and Presentation: Editing and coding of data,
tabulation, graphic presentation of data, cross tabulation, Testing
of hypotheses; type I and II errors, one tailed and two tailed
tests of significance, Parametric and nonparametric tests for
Univariate and Bivariate data. Tests of association; simple linear
regression and other nonparametric tests.
6
8
Technical Writing: Technical Proposal writing: Definition,
Purpose, types, characteristics, Elements of structure, style and
appearance, evaluation, exercises, Research report writing,
Proposal writing, referencing, forms of reports, bibliography, etc.
Research paper, Dissertation, and Thesis, Instruction Manuals, Type
of instructions, Writing Instructions, Technical Descriptions,
Process descriptions, Guidelines for Writing Good Descriptions
5
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Instructional Method and Pedagogy: Lectures will be conducted
with the aid of multi-media projector, black board
Transparencies
etc. Assignments and Exercise will be given to the students for
each unit/topic and will be
evaluated at regular interval. Surprise
tests/Quizzes/Seminar/Tutorials will be conducted..
Reference Books/Text book:
1. C. R. Kothari, “Research Methodology Methods &
Techniques”, New Age International Publishers Latest Edition.
2. Meenakshi Raman, Sangeeta Sharma,” Technical Communications”,
Oxford Latest Edition
3. D. K. Bhattacharyya,” Research Methodology”, Excel Books 2nd
Edition
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Course Title APPLIED THERMODYNAMICS
Course Code TH111
Course Credit
Lecture : 04
Practical : 00
Tutorial : 00
Total : 04
Course Learning Outcomes
After Successful completion of the above course, students will
be able to: Understand fundamental concepts and terminologies of
thermodynamics. Apply First law and Second law of thermodynamics to
analyze closed and open system
problems. Apply concept of reversibility, Entropy and Exergy in
thermodynamics system design. Estimate thermodynamic properties of
substances in gas and liquid states using Maxwell
relation and Combustion equations.
Detailed Syllabus Sr. No.
Name of chapter & Details Hours Allotted
SECTION-I 1 Review Of Basic Concepts
System and surroundings, state parameters, thermal equilibrium
and Zeroth law of thermodynamics, Thermodynamic equilibrium, Forms
of energy and concept of work and heat, First law of thermodynamics
- its applications and limitations.
6
2 Second Law of Thermodynamic Reversibility and irreversibility,
statements of second law and their discussion. Equivalence of
Kelvin-Planck and Clausius statements, Carnot engine and Carnot
refrigeration, Thermodynamic temperature scale and absolute zero
temperature, Clausius theorem and Clausius inequality
10
3 Concept of Exergy and Entropy Exergy for closed system;
Entropy generation; entropy balance for closed system; behavior of
gases; Equations of state. Entropy and reversibility, Entropy and
irreversibility, Irreversible part of the second law, Heat and
entropy in irreversible processes, Entropy and Non equilibrium
states, Principle of increase of entropy.
12
Total
28
SECTION-II 4 Thermodynamic Relations:
Phase rule without chemical reaction; chemical potential of
ideal gases;T-ds 10
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Instructional Method and Pedagogy:
• At the beginning of course, the course delivery pattern,
prerequisite of the subject will be discussed.
• Lectures will be conducted with the aid of multi-media
projector, blackboard, OHP etc. • Attendance is compulsory in
lectures and tutorial. • Minimum two internal exams will be
conducted and average of two will be considered as a
part of overall evaluation. • Assignments based on course
content will be given to the students at the end of each
unit/topic and will be evaluated at regularly. • Surprise
tests/Quizzes/Seminar/Tutorials will be conducted. • Tutorials and
assignments are to be submitted as term-work in laboratory related
to course
contents.
Reference Books:
1. YunusCengel& Boles, “Thermodynamics – Engineering
Approach” Tata McGraw-Hill, New Delhi.
2. P.K. Nag ,”Engineering Thermodynamics”, Tata McGraw-Hill ,
New Delhi 3. R.K. Rajput “Engineering Thermodynamics”, Laxmi
Publications, New Delhi 4. R.Yadav “Fundamentals of Engineering
Thermodynamics “, Central Publishing House,
Allahabad 5. J.P. Holman “Thermodynamics”, Tata McGraw-Hill. 6.
YVC Rao “An introduction to Thermodynamics”, New Age publishers,
NewDelhi. 7. Robert Balmer “Thermodynamics – Theory &
Application”, Jaicopublicationhouse. 8. Michael J. Moran
&Haward N. Shapiro “Fundamentals of Engineering
Thermodynamics”,
John Wiley & sons (ASIA) Pvt. Ltd. 9. Adrian Bejan “Advanced
Engineering Thermodynamics”, John Wiley and sons.USA 10. T.J.Kotas
“The Exergy Method of Thermal Plant Analysis”, Exergon Publishing
Company
with Paragon Publishing.UK.
equations for simple compressible systems, Helmholtz and Gibbs
functions; Maxwell relations; generalized relations for changes in
enthalpy; entropy and internal energy; equations for specific
heats, Clausiusclapeyron equation; Joule-Thomson and Joule
coefficients; applications of thermodynamic relations.
5 Variable Specific Heat Factors affecting specific heat,
classical analysis, Plank’s quantum hypothesis, methods for
considering variation in specific heats, use of
temperature-internal energy-entropy (t-u-s) chart for air.
9
6 Reactive Mixture (Combustion ) Combustion equations,
Stoichiometric air, Excess air, Air -fuel ratio by volume &
weight, Enthalpy of formation, Enthalpy and internal energy of
combustion, Adiabatic flame temperature, Equilibrium constants.
9
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Additional Resources:
http://nptel.ac.in/courses/112104113
http://ocw.mit.edu/courses/chemistry/5-60-thermodynamics-kinetics-spring-2008/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UMs9GIrY4dw&list=PL4xAk5aclnUiyy5I6QsjJ_3rdKo
O0q04I
https://www.khanacademy.org/science/physics/thermodynamics
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Course Title ADVANCED GAS DYNAMICS
Course Code TH112
Course Credit
Lecture : 04
Practical : 01
Tutorial : 00
Total : 05
Course Learning Outcomes
After Successful completion of the above course, students will
be able to:
Classify the different fluid flow regimes. Understand the
underlying physical mechanisms of compressible fluid flow. Apply
the fundamentals of mathematics to derive comprisable flow
relations for solution of
fluid flow problems. Determine various flow parameters in
different flow regimes with various flow conditions. Apply concepts
of normal shock, oblique shock, fanno flow and Rayleigh flow for
solving
the real world engineering problems. Perform practical and
evaluate the flow characteristics and performance of different
compressible flow equipments.
Detailed Syllabus Sr. No.
Name of chapter & Details Hours Allotted
SECTION-I
1
Review Of Fundamentals : Types of flow; Generalized continuity
equation; momentum and energy equations, Euler and Navier-Stokes
equations, integration of the momentum equation, The generalized
Bernoulli’s equation, Velocity of sound and its importance;
physical difference between incompressible, subsonic and supersonic
flows; three reference speeds; dimensionless velocity; concepts of
static and stagnation parameters.
10
2 Dimensional Analysis And Similitude.
Buckingham theorem, Rayleigh’s method of dimensional analysis,
Dimensional analysis; model study. Compressible flow of viscous
fluids.
9
3
The Energy Equation Energy equations for flow and non-flow
process, Adiabatic energy equation. Stagnation parameters and
state, Reference velocity, Bernoulli equation, effect of mach
number on compressibility.
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Instructional Method and Pedagogy:
• At the beginning of course, the course delivery pattern
prerequisite of the subject will be discussed.
• Lectures will be conducted with the aid of multi-media
projector blackboard, OHP etc. • Attendance is compulsory in
lectures and laboratory. • Minimum two internal exams will be
conducted and average of two will be considered as a
part of overall evaluation. •
Assignmentsbasedoncoursecontentwillbegiventothestudentsattheendof
each unit/topic and
will be evaluated at regularly. • Surprise
tests/Quizzes/Seminar/Tutorials will be conducted. • The course
includes a laboratory, where students have a no opportunity to
build an
appreciation for the concepts being taught in lectures. •
Tutorials and assignments are to be submitted as term-work in
laboratory related to
course contents.
4
Isentropic Flow With Variable Area. Comparison of Isentropic and
Adiabatic processes, Mach number variation, Stagnation and Critical
states, Area ratio as function of Mach number, Mass flow rate, flow
through nozzles and diffusers. Use of Gas tables.
4
Total 28 SECTION-II
5
Flow with Normal Shock Waves. Development of a shock wave. The
governing equations, Prandtl-Meyer relation, Mach number downstream
of the normal shock wave, Static pressure ratio across the shock,
Temperature and density ratio across the shock, Stagnation pressure
ratio and change in entropy across the shock, Impossibility of a
shock in subsonic flow, strength of a shock wave, Determination of
mach number of supersonic flows. Tables and charts for normal shock
waves.
12
6 Oblique Shock Waves.
Oblique shock relations from the normal shock equations, Gas
tables for oblique shocks.
3
7
Fanno Flow The fanno curves, equations and solutions of
equations, Variations of flow properties, Variations of mach number
with duct length, Tables and charts for fanno flow, Isothermal flow
with friction.
9
8 Rayleigh Flow
The Rayleigh line, Fundamental equations, Rayleigh flow
relations, Variation of flow properties, Maximum heat transfer,
Tables and charts for Rayleigh flow.
4
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Reference Books:
1. E Rathakrishnan,” Gas Dynamics”, PHI Learning Private
Limited. 2. E Rathakrishnan, “Applied Gas Dynamics ”, John Wiley
& Sons. 3. S.M. Yahya, "Fundamentals of Compressible flow", New
Age International (P) Limited. 4. John David Anderson, "Modern
Compressible flow", Tata McGraw-Hill 5. Patrick H. Oosthuizen,
William E. Carscallen, "Introduction To Compressible Fluid
Flow", Taylor & Francis Group. 6. Ali Campbell &
lennings, “Gas dynamics”,. 7. Maurice Joseph Zucrow, Joe D.
Hoffman, “Gas Dynamics”, Krieger Pub. Co. 8. Yuan Prentice Hall
Mechanics, “Foundation of Fluid”.
Additional Resources:
1) http://nptel.ac.in/downloads/101106044/ 2)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gas_dynamics 3)
http://www.mechanical.in/gas-dynamics-and-jet-propulsion/
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Course Title ADVANCED HEAT AND MASS TRANSFER
Course Code TH113
Course Credit
Lecture : 03
Practical : 00
Tutorial : 01
Total : 04
Course Learning Outcomes
After Successful completion of the above course, students will
be able to: Develop an intuitive understanding of heat transfer by
emphasizing the physics and physical
arguments. Understand the basic mechanisms of heat transfer
which are conduction, convection and
radiation, Fourier’s law of conductions, Newton’s law of cooling
and Stefan-Boltzmann law of radiation.
Differentiate between evaporation and boiling and gain
familiarity with different types of boiling, also develop a good
understanding of boiling curve and the different boiling regimes
corresponding to different regions of boiling curve.
Understand the phenomenon of condensation over vertical plate,
inclined and horizontal plates, examine drop wise condensation.
Understand the concentration gradient and the physical mechanism
of mass transfer, understand the Flick’s law of mass transfer and
analyze simultaneous heat and mass transfer.
Detailed Syllabus Sr. No.
Name of chapter & Details Hours Allotted
SECTION-I 1 Conduction:
Review of the basic laws of conduction, One dimensional steady
state conduction with variable thermal conductivity and with
internal distributed heat source, Extended surfaces-review and
design considerations, Two dimensional steady state conduction,
Unsteady state conduction; solutions using Groeber’s and Heisler’s
charts for plates, cylinders and spheres suddenly immersed in
fluids.
14
2 Convection: Review of convection and radiation heat transfer
laws, Natural and forced convection; Heat transfer in turbulent
flow. Natural convection from extended surfaces, Eddy heat
diffusivity; Reynold’s analogy between skin friction and heat
transfer, Von Karman; turbulent flow through circular tubes.
Natural convection inside enclosures, Combined natural and forced
convection
14
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Instructional Method and Pedagogy:
• At the beginning of course, the course delivery pattern,
prerequisite of the subject will be discussed.
• Lectures will be conducted with the aid of multi-media
projector, blackboard, OHP etc.
• Attendance is compulsory in lectures and tutorial. • Minimum
two internal exams will be conducted and average of two will be
considered as a part of overall evaluation. • Assignments based
on course content will be given to the students at the end of
each
unit/topic and will be evaluated at regularly. • Surprise
tests/Quizzes/Seminar/Tutorials will be conducted. • Tutorials and
assignments are to be submitted as term-work in laboratory
related
to course contents. Reference books:
1. R.K. Rajput, “Heat & Mass Transfer”, S. Chand & Co.
New Delhi. 2. P. K. Nag, “Heat & Mass Transfer”, Tata McGraw
Hill, New Delhi. 3. Arora&Domkundwar, “Heat & Mass
Transfer”, Dhanpatrai and Co., NewDelhi 4. Mills and Ganesan, “Heat
& Mass Transfer”, Pearson Publication, New Delhi 5. D.S.Kumar,
“Heat and Mass transfer”, S.K .Kataria& Sons 6. Yunuscengel,
“Heat & Mass transfer”, Tata Mc-graw Hill.
Additional Resources 4) http://nptel.ac.in/courses/112101097/ 5)
http://www.sciencedirect/science/journal/00179310/ 6)
http://www.learnerstv.com/Free-engineering-Video-lectures-ltv084-Page1.htm
SECTION-II 3 Radiation:
Review of radiation principles. Radiation intensity, atmospheric
and solar radiation, View factor relations, radiation heat transfer
on black surfaces, Diffuse surfaces and the Lambert’s Cosine law,
Radiation through non-absorbing media, Hottel’s method of
successive reflections, Radiation exchange with emitting and
absorbing gases.
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4 Boiling and Condensation Boiling and boiling regimes, Bubble
growth and nucleate boiling, Correlation of boiling heat transfer
data, Laminar film condensation on vertical plates, Turbulent film
condensation, Convective coefficient for film condensation on
tubes.
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5 Mass Transfer: Modes of mass transfer, concentrations,
velocities and fluxes. Fick’s law, general equation of mass
diffusion in stationary media, Steady state diffusion through a
plain membrane. Steady state equimolar counter diffusion,
isothermal evaporation of water into air from a surface. Mass
transfer coefficient, convective mass transfer.
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Course Title ADVANCED REFRIGERATION & AIR-CONDITIONING
SYSTEMS
Course Code TH114
Course Credit
Lecture : 04
Practical : 01
Tutorial : 00
Total : 05
Course Learning Outcomes
After Successful completion of the above course, students will
be able to:
Indicate the refrigeration process on P-h and T-S diagrams. Use
diagrams of thermodynamic processes and properties to solve
refrigeration design
problems. Distinguish performance of different refrigerants
according to application. Compare VCRS and VARS. Estimate heating
and cooling load for different applications. Design a seminar hall
by using load calculation.
Detailed Syllabus Sr. No.
Name of chapter & Details Hours Allotted
SECTION-I
1 Compound Vapor Compression Refrigeration System: Compound
compression with flash and liquid intercooler. Compound compression
with multiple expansion valve and parallel operations,
sectionalizing and booster operations, cascade refrigeration
system. Analysis of the compound vapor compression refrigeration
system with use of p-H charts and solution of problems. Balancing
of vapor compression refrigeration system components. Advantages of
compound vapor compression refrigeration systems. Dual pressure
vapor compression refrigeration system and its analysis.
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2 Vapor Absorption Refrigeration System: Theory and working
fundamental of VARS, comparison of VARS against VCRS, advantages of
VARS refrigeration system. Basic VARS system and functioning of
different components, meaning of use of two fluids. Types of VARS
system. (H20-NH3 & Li-Br). Analysis of water ammonia absorption
system based on enthalpy concentration charts and equilibrium
charts, heat balance and C.O.P. Two stage vapor absorption
refrigeration system.
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3 Miscellaneous Refrigeration Systems And Introduction To Heat
Pumps: Air cycle refrigeration system, Steam jet refrigeration
system, Different heat pump cycles.
3
Total 28 SECTION-II
4 Psychrometry: Psychometric charts : ASHRAE and CARRIER charts
,their differences, Application of corrections of different charts.
Applied Psychrometry Combinations of different processes and their
representation on psychrometric charts. psychrometric calculations
for cooling and dehumidification .High latent heat load
,dehumidified air quantities based on total and effective room
loads. GSHF and ESHF ,effect of fan and duct heat gain or
dehumidified air quantity, effective surface temperature ,effect of
bypass factor on GSHF, analysis for using all outside air ,
psychrometric of partial load control
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5 Load Calculation: Heat gain calculations. Choices of supply
conditions, Solar heat gain: Terminology calculation different
solar angles, relation between different angles, calculation of the
intensity of direct, diffused and ground radiation solar air
temperature. Empirical methods to evaluate heat transfer through
walls, and roofs, TETD and its determination by calculation and
tables ,Heat gain through glass ,Solar heat gain factor, use of
equations and tables ,shading of glass ,solar chart and its use
.shading of glass ,solar chart and its use, shading devices and its
selection ,load due to other sources, stack effect. Different
methods of calculating cooling load as per ASHRE-some brief
idea(other than TETD methods)
5
6 Duct Design: Duct Design: Types of ducts, duct construction,
factors affecting duct construction. Friction charts and other
correction factors, losses, design velocity and its selection. Duct
heat gain or loss, duct insulation, duct layouts, duct sizing
methods, equal friction static regains and T-method design simple
idea. Noise and their isolation, duct materials and their
accessories.
12
Total 28
Instructional Method and Pedagogy:
• At the beginning of course, the course delivery pattern,
prerequisite of the subject will be discussed.
• Lectures will be conducted with the aid of multi-media
projector, blackboard, OHP etc.
• Attendance is compulsory in lectures and tutorial. • Minimum
two internal exams will be conducted and average of two will be
considered as a part of overall evaluation. • Assignments based
on course content will be given to the students at the end of
each
unit/topic and will be evaluated at regularly. • Surprise
tests/Quizzes/Seminar/Tutorials will be conducted.
Tutorials and assignments are to be submitted as term-work in
laboratory related to course contents.
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Reference Books: 1. Pita Edward G, “Air conditioning principles
and systems”, Prentice-Hall of India
Private Limited, New Delhi. 2. Stoecker W. F & Jones J. W,
“Refrigeration and air-conditioning”, McGraw Hill
International, New York 3. C.P.Arora, “Refrigeration and
air-conditioning”, Tata McGraw-Hill Publishing
Company Limited, New Delhi. 4. P.S. Desai, “Modern refrigeration
and air conditioning for engineers”, principles,
practice and application, Khanna Publishers. 5. Thipse S.S,
“Refrigeration and air conditioning”, Jaico Publishing House,
Mumbai 6. Rajput R.K “Refrigeration and air conditioning”, S. K.
Kataria & Sons, Delhi 7. Ballaney P.L, “Refrigeration and air
conditioning”, Khanna Book Publishing Co.
(P) Ltd. Delhi. Additional Resources:
http://nptel.ac.in/courses/Webcourse
contents/IIT%20Kharagpur/Ref%20and%20Air%20Cond/New_index1.html
http://nptel.ac.in/courses/112105128/
http://www.newagepublishers.com/samplechapter/001246.pdf
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Course Title ENERGY CONSERVATION AND MANAGEMENT
Course Code TH 921
Course Credit
Lecture : 04
Practical : 01
Tutorial : 00
Total : 05
Course Learning Outcomes
After Successful completion of the above course, students will
be able to:
Describe the importance of Role of power in respect to current
scenario of energy crisis and consumption, and to understand the
practical importance of choice of power plants.
Analyze the concept of fluctuating loads on power plants and its
effect on the design, capacity and operation for the plant.
Understand the importance of peak load plants and study its
practical application and costing methodology and usage of the
generation.
Understand various tariff methods for consumption of electrical
power and understand the difference between the different methods
and also to understand the viability and feasibility of the power
plant and find an optimum solution for the same.
Apply the knowledge of the combined operation of different power
plants for the purpose of conservation of energy and also to
understand the effectiveness of energy conservation in current
power scenario.
Detailed Syllabus Sr. No.
Name of chapter & Details Hours Allotted
SECTION-I 1 Introduction:
Energy Scenario, Energy Analysis of Fuels, Energy Needs of
Growing Economy, Long Term Energy Scenario, Energy Pricing, Energy
Sector Reforms. Energy and Environment: Air Pollution, Climate
Change, Energy Security, Energy Conservation and its Importance,
Energy Strategy for the Future, Energy Conservation Act-2001 and
its Features.
7
2 Fluctuating Loads on Power Plants: Introduction, load curves,
Different terms and definitions. Effect of variable load on power
plant design and operation. Method to meet variable loads.
10
3 Energy Outlook As Related To Process Industries:
Thermodynamics efficiencies, fundamental strategy, thermodynamics
and 5
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economics, approach for steam pricing, pricing other utilities.
Guidelines and recommendation for improving process operations,
heat transfer, system interactions and economics.
4 Co-generation, Tri-generation & Waste Energy Recovery:
Co-generation & Tri-generation: Definition, need,
application, advantages, classification, saving Potential. Waste
Heat Recovery: Concept of conversion efficiency, energy waste,
waste heat recovery classification, advantages and applications,
commercially viable waste heat recovery devices.
6
Total 28 SECTION-II
5 Energy Audit And Management: Definition, Energy audit- need,
Types of energy audit. Optimizing the input energy requirements,
Fuel and energy substitution, Energy audit instruments
6
6 Energy Conservation In Electrical Utilities: Design of energy
efficient lighting systems and its applications. Cost effectiveness
of efficient lighting technologies. Energy conservation methods in
high speed drives (pumps, compressors)
6
7 Economic Analysis: Economic evaluations method, life cycle
cost method, internal rate of return method, overall rate of return
method, discounted pay-back method. Risk assessment, expected value
analysis, advantages and disadvantages of EV techniques, mean
variance criterion. Inflation, analysis period, taxes and
subsidies, financing, residual values.
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8 Energy Policy: Global Energy Issues, National & State
Level Energy Issues, National & State Energy Policy, Industrial
Energy Policy. Energy Security, Energy Vision. Energy Pricing &
Impact of Global Variations. Energy Productivity (National &
Sector wise productivity).
7
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Instructional Method and Pedagogy:
• At the beginning of course, the course delivery pattern,
prerequisite of the subject will be discussed.
• Lectures will be conducted with the aid of multi-media
projector, blackboard, OHP etc.
• Attendance is compulsory in lectures and laboratory. • Minimum
two internal exams will be conducted and average of two will be
considered as a part of overall evaluation. • Assignments based
on course content will be given to the students at the end of
each
unit/topic and will be evaluated regularly. • Surprise
tests/Quizzes/Seminar/Tutorials will be conducted. • The course
includes a laboratory, where students have an opportunity to build
an
appreciation for the concepts being taught in lectures. •
Tutorials and assignments are to be submitted as term-work in
laboratory related
to course contents.
Reference Books:
1. Domkundwar “Power Plant Engineering” Dhanpatrai& Co. 2.
P.K.Nag “Power Plant Engineering” Tata McGraw Hill Publishing
Company Ltd 3. AmlanChakrabarti“Energy Engineering and
Management”Prentice hall India. 4. CB Smith “Energy Management
Principles” Pergamon Press, New York, 5. W. C. Turner“Energy
Management Hand Book”.John Wiley and sons 6. Hamies“Energy Auditing
and Conservation; Methods, Measurements, Management &
Case Study”Hemisphere Publishing , Washington. 7. Larry C
Hemisphere“Industrial Energy Management & Utilization”
Write,
Publishers,Washington. 8. W. F. Kenny“Energy Conservation in
Process Industry”. 9. W.F. Kenney“Energy conservation in process
industries”Exxon chemical company,
Academic press Inc. USA.
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