UNIT 1:
solar constant- solar radiation at the earth surface
Introduction - Sun-Earth relationships
depletion of solar radiation
measurement of solar radiation
solar radiation data- solar time
solar radiation geometry- solar radiation on tilted surfaces
Sun as the source of energy- sun angles - overview of applications
Sun as the source of energy
UNIT 2:
Types and classification of solar collectors
terminology related to flat plate collectors
Heat transfer processes and efficiency of a solar collector
UNIT 3:
Tracking systems - compound parabolic concentrators
parabolic trough concentrators
concentrators with point focus - Heliostats
comparison of various designs
solar performance analysis
UNIT 4:
Fundamentals of solar cells- - types of solar cell- P-N junction photodiode
description and principle of working of a solar cell
cell structure- solar module and panel
I-V characteristics of a PV module
Case study on Evaluation of Solar Photovoltaics
Manufacturing of solar cell
UNIT 5:
Storage of solar energy - thermal storage-sensible and latent heat storage
Storage of solar energy - thermal storage-sensible and latent heat storage
Economic Analysis: Initial and annual costs
cumulative savings and life cycle savings
present worth calculation-repayment of loan in equal annual installments
solar vehicle -BIPV (Building Integrated photo voltaic)
solar vehicle -BIPV (Building Integrated photo voltaic)
solar vehicle -BIPV (Building Integrated photo voltaic)
house hold appliances - case study