SRI RAMAKRISHNA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY

COIMBATORE-10
(Approved by AICTE, New Delhi & Affiliated to Anna University)

Course
Code &
Title
Class
Regulation
Course
Objectives
Course
Outcomes

DEPARTMENT OF ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICS

ENGINEERING
M.E-POWER SYSTEMS ENGINEERING
PS7004 & SOLAR AND ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEMS
L P T C
3 0 0 3
Second Year M.E. PSE
03
Semester
R 2013 (Academic year 2015-16)
1 To Study about solar modules and PV system design and their applications
2 To Deal with grid connected PV systems
3 To Discuss about different energy storage systems
CO1. To study about sun characteristics and semiconducting devices characteristics.
CO2. To understand the stand alone PV system design and sizing
CO3. To understand the grid connected PV system design and sizing
CO4. To Discuss about different energy storage systems
CO5. To analyze various applications of solar systems

PO1. To apply advanced concepts of science, mathematics and electrical engineering to the
complex power system engineering problems.
PO2. To identify, formulate and solve the complex power system engineering problems to
analyze its operational, control and stability behavior.
PO3. To design systems, components or processes for the complex power system engineering
problems that meet specified needs with appropriate consideration for public health and safety,
cultural, societal, and environmental considerations.
PO7. To understand the impact of power system engineering solutions in an environmental
issues and demonstrate the knowledge for sustainable development.
PO12. To recognize the need for, and have the ability to engage in independent and life-long
learning to address the challenges in future energy scenario.
Relationship PEO1: To analyze the complex power system engineering problems and implement the
of Course to appropriate strategies by applying the knowledge of advanced science, mathematics and
Programme computational technology with modern engineering tools through lifelong learning and
Educational continuous upgradation of knowledge in the electrical industries.
PEO 2: To identify the recent and future power system engineering problems that arises in
objectives
global, economic, environmental and societal context in the field of energy and sustainability
and addresses the issues with core and multi-disciplinary approach by understanding the
management/business practices and limitations.
PEO 3: To design and implement the solutions for power systems by extending technical and
scientific research effectively as a team member/leader in the field of power and energy with
professional and ethical responsibilities and articulate fundamental and advanced concepts,
design underpinnings of power systems, and research findings to train professionals or to
educate electrical engineering graduates.
Programme
Outcomes

References

REFERENCE BOOKS:
REFERENCES:
1. Eduardo Lorenzo G. Araujo, Solar electricity engineering of photovoltaic systems,
Progensa,1994.
2. Stuart R.Wenham, Martin A.Green, Muriel E. Watt and Richard Corkish, Applied
Photovoltaics, 2007,Earthscan, UK.
3. Frank S. Barnes & Jonah G. Levine, Large Energy storage Systems Handbook , CRC Press,
2011.
4. Solar & Wind Energy Technologies McNeils, Frenkel, Desai, Wiley Eastern, 1990
5. Solar Energy S.P. Sukhatme, Tata McGraw Hill,1987.
6. Chetan Singh Solanki, Solar Photovoltaics: Fundamentals Technologies And Applications,
Prentice-Hall Of India Pvt. Limited, 2009.
7. Chetan Singh Solanki, Solar Photovoltaic Technology and Systems: A Manual for
Technicians, Trainers and Engineers, Prentice-Hall Of India Pvt. Limited, 2013.
E-Learning
1. http://www.ncpre.iitb.ac.in/pages/short_term_courses.html
Resources
2. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O8QO0T9Zy0&list=PLrwuNGSwGLHcLRAaapKYmoCs104TyyJYm
3. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fuyq6WrM1EA
4. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bzcTFUcXwIY&list=PLAqdfPgY_P6MYAR5UPV
Ye8Q5613IoPfJo
5. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=agSfgsH97PE
Three Internal Tests for internal evaluation (20 marks), and End Semester Examination (80
Mode of
marks)
Evaluation
K.Maharaja, Assistant Professor, EEE Department
Faculty
maharaja.eee@srit.org
E-mail ID
maharajasrit.weebly.com
Website
Mapping of Course Outcomes (Cos) with Programme Outcomes (POs):
Cognitive Level
PO
1

Course

PO
2

CO4. To Discuss about

different energy storage
systems

P
O4

PO
5

PO
6

PO
7

PO
8

PO
9

PO PO
10 11

PO
12

High correlation 2; Medium correlation 1

PS7004 & SOLAR AND

ENERGY
STORAGE
SYSTEMS

CO1. To study about

sun characteristics and
semiconducting devices
characteristics.
CO2. To understand the
stand alone PV system
design and sizing
CO3. To understand the
grid
connected
PV
system design and sizing

PO
3

Knowledge/
Remember

1
1

Comprehension

Analysis

Comprehension

CO5. To analyze various

applications of solar
systems

Unit

Comprehension

COURSE PLAN II
Topics to be covered as per curriculum

Reference

Period

Characteristics of sunlight

R6

Semiconductors and P-N junctions

R6

Behavior of solar cells

Solar cell properties
PV cell interconnection

R6
R6
R7

2
2
2

UNIT-1 INTRODUCTION

Total

UNIT II STAND ALONE PV SYSTEM

Solar modules

R7

Storage systems

R7

Power conditioning and regulation

R7

Protection of Solar Systems

Stand-alone PV systems design and sizing

R7
R7

1
3
Total

UNIT III GRID CONNECTED PV SYSTEMS

PV systems in buildings
R7
Design issues for central power stations
R7

2
2

Safety and Economic aspect

R7

Efficiency and performance

R7

International PV programs

R7

2
10

Total
UNIT IV ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEMS

Impact of intermittent generation

R5

Battery energy storage

R7

Solar thermal energy storage

Pumped hydroelectric energy storage

R5
R6

3
2
10

Total

UNIT V APPLICATIONS
Water pumping

R6

Battery chargers

R7

Solar car

R5,R6

Direct-drive applications
Space and Telecommunications

R5,R6
R5,R6

2
2
10

Total

Topics proposed beyond the curriculum:

Topic

Objectives

Research areas of solar power systems

To expose about the different research aspects of

solar power system.

Case study- Installed Capacity in India and

Future solar PV system development statistics

To analyze the availability of solar power and scope

for future installation.

No. of Periods
Total Duration Required

Course Instructor

QAC member

4
52 Periods

HOD

PRINCIPAL