Renewable Energy and Green Technology (B.Sc Agriculture)

Biomass, biogas, solar and wind energy systems and their use in agriculture.

6 MonthsDuration 5Chapters20Topics

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01Unit 1: Energy Sources and Green Technology 4 topics

Classification of energy sources
Energy scenario of India
Need for renewable energy in agriculture
Green technology and carbon footprint

02Unit 2: Biomass Conversion 4 topics

Biomass as a source of energy
Briquetting
Gasification and producer gas
Pyrolysis and biochar

03Unit 3: Biogas and Biofuels 4 topics

Biogas production process
Fixed dome and floating drum biogas plants
Bioethanol
Biodiesel and transesterification

04Unit 4: Solar Energy 4 topics

Solar radiation and solar constant
Solar cooker, water heater and dryer
Solar photovoltaic cells and panels
Solar pumps and PM-KUSUM

05Unit 5: Wind Energy 4 topics

Wind as a source of energy
Types of wind mills
Power in the wind
Wind pumps and wind farms

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You will be able to

Classify energy sources and explain the need for renewable energy and green technology in agriculture
Explain biomass conversion: briquetting, gasification and pyrolysis
Describe biogas plants, biogas composition and biofuels (bioethanol and biodiesel)
Explain solar thermal and solar photovoltaic devices such as cookers, dryers and pumps
Explain wind energy and calculate simple solar and wind power values

Who it is for

B.Sc (Hons.) Agriculture students of Semester 4 (ICAR 5th Deans' Committee syllabus)
Students of UP agriculture colleges preparing for semester exams or back papers
Aspirants revising basics for ICAR / state agriculture exams

What you need

10+2 with Science
Calculator for energy and power numericals

Questions

Which syllabus does this course follow?

It follows the ICAR 5th Deans' Committee syllabus of B.Sc (Hons.) Agriculture, Semester 4, used by UP agricultural universities and agriculture colleges.

What if my university syllabus is different?

The centre follows your own university's syllabus and previous papers; units missing here are added for your batch.

Does it help for competitive exams?

Yes - the same topics are asked in ICAR AIEEA PG, JRF, state agriculture officer and banking AFO exams.