Fundamentals of Renewable Energy
- Length: 428 pages
- Edition: 1
- Language: English
- Publisher: CRC Press
- Publication Date: 2021-11-30
- ISBN-10: 1032157798
- ISBN-13: 9781032157795
- Sales Rank: #0 (See Top 100 Books)
This book is to provide in-depth information on fundamentals of different renewable energy resources. The primary emphasis is on fundamentals of thermodynamics and heat transfer aspects of renewable energy gadgets and their actual applications. Various renewable energy systems are described and their fundamental analyses are described.
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Cover Half Title About the Authors Title Page Copyright Page Preface Table of Contents Nomenclature Units of Conversion 1. Introduction 1.1. General 1.2. Energy and it’s Requirement 1.3. Reforms in the Energy Sector 1.4. Climate Change Scenario 1.5. Role of Energy in Economic Development 1.6. Role of Renewable Energy Sources 2. Thermodynamic Basis of Energy and Exergy Analysis 2.1 Introduction 2.2 The First Law of Thermodynamics 2.3 The Second Law of Thermodynamics 2.4 Thermodynamic Basis of Exergy Analysis 2.5 Energetic and Exergetic Efficiencies of a Thermal System 2.6 Exergetic Analysis of Solar Radiations 3. Solar Radiation 3.1 The Sun 3.2 The Sun-Earth Relationship 3.3 The Structure of the Sun 3.4 Solar Constant (Gsc) 3.5 Solar Radiation Outside the Earth’s Atmosphere (Extra Terrestrial Radiation) 3.6 Solar Radiation at the Earth’s Surface (Terrestrial Radiation) 3.7 Determination of Solar Time 3.8 Solar Radiation Geometry 3.9 Extraterrestrial Radiation on Horizontal Surface 3.10 Terrestrial Solar Radiation 3.11 Estimation of Daily Solar Radiation 3.12 Relationship of Hourly Diffuse and Global Radiation 3.13 Relationship of Daily Diffuse and Global Radiation 3.14 Relationship of Monthly Average Daily Values of Diffuse and Global Radiation 3.15 Relationship of Hourly & Daily Values of Solar Radiation 3.16 Estimation of Total Radiation on Fixed Sloped Surfaces 3.17 Measurement of Solar Radiation 4. Heat Transfer Principles 4.1 Introduction 4.2 Modes of Heat Transfer 4.3 Steady State Coefficient of Thermal Conductivity and Diffusivity 4.4 Heat Flow through a Composite Slab 4.5 Radial Flow of Heat through a Cylindrical Tube 4.6 Heat Transfer by Convection 4.7 Combined Conduction and Convection Heat Transfer 4.8 Radiation Incident on a Surface 4.9 Newton’s Law of Cooling 4.10 Stefan’s Law / Heat Transfer by Radiation 4.11 Emissive Power, Absorptive Power and Kirchoff’s Law 5. Solar Thermal Energy 5.1 Introduction 5.2 Solar Energy Collection 5.3 Flat Plate Collector 5.4 Solar Cooking 5.5 Solar Desalination 5.6 Solar Water Heater 5.7 Solar Ponds 5.8 Solar Furnaces 5.10 Design Considerations for Solar Thermal Power Plants 5.11 Storage of Solar Energy 5.12 Energy Storage 6. Solar Drying 6.1 Introduction 6.2 Working Principle 6.3 Classification of Drying Systems 6.4 Classification of Solar-Energy Drying Systems 6.5 Design of Tunnel Dryer 6.6 Thermal Modeling of Solar Tunnel Dryer 6.7 Energy and Exergy Assessment 6.8 Case Studies on Walk-in-Type Solar Tunnel Dryer for Methi (Fenugreek) Leaves Drying 6.9 Salient Features of The Solar Tunnel Dryer 6.10 Operation and Maintenances of Solar Tunnel Dryer (STD) 6.11 Points to be kept in view while Using Solar Tunnel Dryer 7. Solar Greenhouse 7.1 Introduction 7.2 Plant Environment And Greenhouse Climate 7.3 Type of Greenhouses 7.4 Covering Materials of Greenhouses 7.5 Greenhouse Ventilation 7.6 Greenhouse Cooling System 7.7 Greenhouse Control Systems 8. Solar Photovoltaic Technology 8.1 Introduction 8.2 SWOT Analysis of Solar Photovoltaic System 8.3 Semiconductors 8.4 PN Junction Diode 8.5 Solar Cell 8.6 Historical Perspective of Solar Photovoltaic Technology 8.7 Materials for Photovoltaic Applications 8.8 Present Status of Solar Photovoltaic technology 8.9 Efficiency of Solar Cells 8.10 Design of Solar Photovoltaic System 8.11 SPV System and Components 8.12 Applications of Solar Photovoltaic 8.13 Present Status of Application of PV in India 8.14 Design of Solar PV Technology for Water Pumping 9. Solar Heating and Cooling 9.1 Introduction 9.2 Active Solar House Technology 9.3 Types of Active Solar Houses 9.4 Solar Air System for Active Approach 9.5 Solar Liquid System for Active Approach 9.6 Solar Heat Pump Type Active Houses 9.7 Solar Active Cooling Techniques 9.8 Evaporative Cooling 9.9 Solar Driven Vapour Compression System 9.10 Passive Solar Architecture Heating 9.11 Solar Passive Architecture - Conceptual Details 9.12 Types of Passive solar heating systems 9.13 Natural lighting 9.14 Human Thermal Comfort 10. Wind Energy 10.1 Introduction 10.2 Beaufort Wind Scale 10.3 Wind Energy and Its Characteristics 10.4 Design of Wind Energy System 10.5 Wind Measurement Equipment 10.6 Wind Energy Conversion Systems 10.7 Wind Energy Devices 10.8 Uses of Wind Energy Systems 10.9 Economics of Wind Power 11. Biogas Technology 11.1 General 11.2 Chemistry of Fermentation 11.3 Characteristics of Biogas 11.4 Socio-Economic Aspect of Biogas Technology 11.5 Social Benefits 11.6 Environmental and Health Benefits 11.7 Barriers in the Implementation of Biogas Technology 11.8 Types of Biogas Plants 11.9 Design of a Biogas Plant 11.10 Selection of Size 11.11 Selection of Beneficiaries 11.12 Land for Plant 11.13 Water Requirement 11.14 Selection of Site 11.15 Do’s and Don’ts of Biogas Plants 11.16 Biogas Storage 11.17 Biogas for Vehicles 11.18 Planning a Biogas Engine System 11.19 Parameters Affecting Anaerobic Digestion 12. Biomass Energy 12.1 General 12.2 Biomass Classification 12.3 Biomass Characteristics 12.4 Biomass Production Technique 12.5 Harvesting of Biomass 12.6 Biomass Processing for Fuel Use 12.7 Carbonisation of Biomass 12.8 Pyrolysis Process 12.9 Densification Technology 12.10 Torrefaction of Biomass 12.11 Biomass Gasification 12.12 Biodiesel Production 12.13 Bioethanol Production 13. Geothermal Energy 13.1 Introduction 13.2 History of Geothermal Energy 13.3 Classification of Geothermal Energy Sources 13.4 Resources Definition 13.5 World Geothermal Energy Status 13.6 Technology and Resource Type 13.7 Power Generation Technology 13.8 Direct Use Technology 13.9 Technological Issues with Geothermal Developments 13.10 Modern Uses of Geothermal Energy 13.11 Applications of Geothermal Energy Sources 13.12 Indian Geothermal Provinces 13.13 Disadvantages of Geothermal Energy 14. Hydro Electric Power 14.1 Introduction 14.2 History and Development 14.3 How Hydro-Electric Power Stations Operate 14.4 Types of Water Turbines 14.5 Large Scale Hydro 14.6 Pumped Storage Hydro-Electric Schemes 14.7 Small Scale Hydro Power 14.8 Hydro Power in India 14.9 Benefits and Constraints to Large-Scale Hydro Power Use 14.10 Future of Micro-Hydro Power 15. Ocean Energy 15.1 Introduction 15.2 Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion (OTEC) 15.3 Applications 15.4 Benefits of OTEC 15.5 Tidal Power 15.6 Wave Energy 15.7 Ocean Currents 15.7 Offshore Winds 16. Fuel Cell and MHD Technology 16.1 Fuel Cell 16.2 Classification of Fuel Cells 16.3 Advantages and Disadvantages 16.4 Cell Energy Balance 16.5 Cell Efficiency 16.6 Magneto Hydro Dynamics Principles and Applications 16.7 Essential Requirements for MHD Generator 16.8 Basic MHD Generator Configurations 16.9 Advantages and Disadvantages of MHD Generators 17. Techno – Economic Analysis 17.1 Introductions 17.2 Frame Work for Economic Evaluation of Energy Practice 17.3 Techno – Economic Energy Planning References
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