Course Details
Subject {L-T-P / C} : CH6438 : Energy Management and Economics { 3-0-0 / 3}
Subject Nature : Theory
Coordinator : Prof. Abanti Sahoo
Syllabus
Overview of World Energy Scenario - Dis-aggregation by end-use, by supply Fossil Fuel Reserves-Estimates, Duration. Overview of India’s Energy Scenario Dis-aggregation by end-use, by supply reserves, Country Energy balance construction-Examples. Trends in energy use patterns, analysis of past trends (plant data), energy and development linkage. closing the energy balance, laws of thermodynamics, measurements, portable and on line instruments. Energy economics - discount rate, payback period, Time value of money, internal rate of return, NPV, life cycle costing. Cost of saved energy, cost of energy generated, examples from energy generation and conservation, Energy chain, primary energy analysis, Life cycle assessment. Electrical Systems : Demand control, power factor correction, load scheduling/shifting, Motor drives- motor efficiency testing, energy efficient motors, motor speed control. Lighting- lighting levels, efficient options, fixtures, daylighting, timers, Energy efficient windows. Energy conservation in Pumps, Fans (flow control), Compressed Air Systems, Refrigeration & air conditioning systems. Waste heat recovery: recuperators, heat wheels, heat pipes, heat pumps.
Course Objectives
- To know how to generate energy in an eco-friendly manner.
- To know how to manage energy consumption
- To understand energy economics
Course Outcomes
The important outcomes are <br />1. The students will have general knowledge on different methods for energy production economically. <br />2. The students will understand energy management systems with the impact of cost.
Essential Reading
- Ed. W. C. Turner, Energy management Handbook, Wiley, New York , 1982
- L. C. Witte, P. S. Schmidt, D. R. Brown,, Industrial Energy Management and Utilization, Hemisphere Publication, Washington , 1988
Supplementary Reading
- Ed. I. G., Dryden, The efficient Use of Energy, Butterworths, London, , 1982
- National Productive Council and Centre for and Environmental Studies, Technology Menu for Efficient Energy Use, Princeton Univ , 1993