Nanotechnology for Energy System

Paper Code: 
CNST 1003
Credits: 
4
Contact Hours: 
60.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

This course will enable the students–

1. To learn about the knowledge on nanotechnology based alternate source of energy.

2. To develop an understanding of nanotechnology in renewable energy system.

3. To develop a knowledge about the role of nanotechnology in different energy generation systems..

 

Course outcomes (COs):

 

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Learning outcomes

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Learning and teaching strategies

Assessment 

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Course Code

Course Title

CNST 1003

 

Nano-

technology for Energy System(Theory)

The students will be able to:

  • Develop knowledge of importance of renewable energies for the safe survival of human kind on the earth.

 

  • Design the nanotechnology application in energy product.

 

  • Analyze the design of fuel cell and its parameters.

 

  • Use Nanoparticles for energy storage materials.

 

  • Gain knowledge about the new advance energy storage material.

 

  • learn about Nano-electromechanical systems and novel microfluidic devices

Approach in teaching:

Interactive Lectures, Discussion, Tutorials, Demonstration, problem solving in tutorials.

 

Learning activities for the students:

Self learning assignments, Effective questions, Simulation, Seminar presentation, Giving tasks

Additional learning through online videos.

Class test, Semester end examinations, Quiz, Solving problems, Assignments, Presentations

 

14.00

Energy challenges, development and implementation of renewable energy technologies - nanotechnology enabled renewable energy technologies -Energy transport, conversion and storage- Nano, micro, and poly crystalline and amorphous Si for solar cells, Nano-micro Si-composite structure, various advanced techniques of Si deposition. 

10.00

Light emitting diodes – Batteries – Catalytic reactors – Capacitors – Super capacitors – Micro fluidic systems – Nano engines – Biogas – Biodiesel.

10.00

Fuel cell technologies – Integration and performance for micro – Fuel cell systems – Thin film and micro fabrication methods: Design methodologies – Micro-fuel cell power sources.

14.00

Methods of hydrogen production, Importance of hydrogen energy, Nanomaterial based photoelectron chemical cell, Nanocrystalline thin films of metal oxides in PEC solar cells, Water splitting for producing hydrogen, Semiconductors with specific morphology such as nanotubes and discs for production of hydrogen, Sensitization, Hydrogen storage: technological barriers, Hydride storage materials for automotive applications. 

12.00

Nano-electromechanical systems and novel microfluidic devices - nano engines – driving mechanisms - power generation - micro channel battery - micro heat engine (MHE) fabrication - thermo capillary forces -Thermo capillary pumping (TCP) - piezoelectric membrane.

Essential Readings: 

1.  Twidell. J, Weir. T, “Renewable Energy Resources”, E & F N Spon Ltd, 2nd  Edition 1986.

2.  Shatwell. R.A, “Fuel Storage on Board Hydrogen Storage in Carbon Nanostructures - in Fuel cell technology handbook”, CRC Press, 2003.

3.  Hoogers.G, “Fuel cell technology handbook”, CRC Press, 2003.

4.  Vielstich L, “Handbook of fuel cells: Fuel cell technology and applications”, CRC Press, 2003.

5.  Leon F, “Renewable Energy in Power Systems”, Wiley, 2008.

6.  Kreith.J.F, Solar Energy Handbook:, McGrawHill, 1981.

7. Hoogers , Fuel cell technology handbook. CRC Press, (2003). 

8. Vielstich, Handbook of fuel cells: Fuel cell technology and applications, Wiley, CRC Press, (2003) 

9. J. Twidell and T. Weir, Renewable Energy Resources, E & F N Spon Ltd, London, (1986). 

Academic Year: 
2023-2024
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