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| ReenaK | Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology M.E. - Thermal Engineering SMEA7007 Energy Management in Thermal Systems Syllabus Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology M.E. - Thermal Engineering SMEA7007 Energy Management in Thermal Systems Syllabus SATHYABAMA INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY SCHOOL OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING SMEA7007 ENERGY MANAGEMENT IN THERMAL SYSTEMS L T P Credits Total Marks 3 0 0 3 100 UNIT 1 INTRODUCTION 9 Hrs. Energy Scenario – world and India. Energy Resources Availability in India. Energy consumption pattern. Energy conservation potential in various Industries and commercial establishments. Energy intensive industries – an overview. Energy conservation and energy efficiency – needs and advantages. Energy auditing – types, methodologies, barriers. Role of energy manager – Energy audit questionnaire – energy Conservation Act 2003. UNIT 2 INSTRUMENTS FOR ENERGY AUDITING 9 Hrs. Instrument characteristics – sensitivity, readability, accuracy, precision, hystersis. Error and calibration. Measurement of flow, velocity, pressure, temperature, speed, Lux, power and humidity. Analysis of stack, water quality, power and fuel quality. UNIT 3 THERMAL UTILITIES: OPERATION AND ENERGY CONSERVARTION 9 Hrs. Efficient use of steam: Energy conservation in steam and condensate systems- Cogeneration: Concepts, Types of cogeneration systems, Performance evaluation of a cogeneration- system. Waste Heat Recovery: Potential, benefits, waste heat recovery equipments. UNIT 4 THERMAL ENERGY TRANSMISSION / PROTECTION SYSTEMS 9 Hrs. Space Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning (HVAC) and water heating: Transfer of heat, Space heating methods, Ventilation and air conditioning, Heat pumps, cooling loads, Electric water heating systems, energy conservation methods in the above devices- Industrial Insulation: Insulation materials, Insulation selection, Critical thickness and Economical thickness of insulation - Industrial Heating: Indirect resistance heating, Direct resistance heating (salt bath furnace). UNIT 5 ECONOMIC ANALYSIS 9 Hrs. Cash flows, Payback period, ROI, depreciation and plant value calculations. Time value of money, Formulae relating present and future cash flows, NPV, IRR, B/C ratio, Life cycle costs. Max. 45 Hrs. COURSE OUTCOMES On completion of the course, student will be able to CO1 - Understand the energy scenario and Audit the power plants. CO2 - Understand the instruments used in energy auditing. CO3 - Analyze the various measures for energy conservation. CO4 - Calculate energy losses in various systems. CO5 - Develop the model for various thermal energy transmission. CO6 - Understand heating elements, calculation of energy saving from efficient use of steam, proper insulation, improved power factor, optimum illumination. TEXT / REFERENCE BOOKS 1. AICTE Continuing Education Course Material on Energy Management, 1996. 2. S.C.Tripathy: "Electric Energy Utilization and Conservation", TMG, Delhi, 1991. 3. Wayne C. Turner: "Energy Management Handbook", Wiley Interscience Publication, NY, 1982. 4. D.A.Reay: "Industrial Energy Conservation", Pergamon Press. 1980. 5. T.L Boten: "Thermal Energy Recovery", Wiley, 1980. END SEMESTER EXAMINATION QUESTION PAPER PATTERN Max. Marks: 100 Exam Duration: 3 Hrs. PART A: 5 Questions of 6 marks each – No choice 30 Marks PART B: 2 Questions from each unit of internal choice; each carrying 14 marks 70 Marks |
