MTech Energy Laboratory -1 syllabus for 1 Sem 2018 scheme 18ESEL16

Experiments

1 Measurement of kinetic energy: Linear and rotational.

2 Determination of calorific values of coal, LPG.

3 Test on energy efficient motors and characteristics: Comparison of performance.

4 Measurement of solar radiation and sunshine hours.

5 Measurement of emissivity, reflectivity and transitivity.

6 Performance testing of solar flat water heater, forced flow and thermo syphon systems.

7 Measurement of V-I characteristics of solar panel at various levels of insulation and the identification of equivalent circuit parameters.

8 Performance testing of solar air heater and dryer and desalination unit.

9 Measurement of efficiency and concentration ratio of solar flat and linear parabolic thermal concentrators.

10 Study of sun tracking system by mechanical movements.

11 Testing and performance analysis of solar PV operated pump.

Course outcomes:

At the end of the course the student will be able to:

• Measure the kinetic energy due to linear as well as rotational motion and the calorific values of fuels such as coal and LPG
• Measure of solar radiation and sunshine hours, emissivity, reflectivity and transitivity and efficiency of solar concentrators.
• Test the performance of energy efficient motors, solar water heaters, air heater, dryer, solar pump and desalination units.
• Explain the working of sun tracking system.