BANNARI AMMAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY

SATHYAMANGALAM

Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering

Class
Subject Code
Subject
Prepared By

S8 EEE A & B, S8 EIE

11N016
RENEWABLE ENERGY SOURCES
Dr. A. Jagadeesan, P. Karuppusamy, S. Sudhahar

Time:
Lesson. No

75 Min
Unit 3 -1/5

1.

Content List: Basic principle of wind energy conversion Nature of wind Power and energy from the
wind

2.

Skills Addressed: Reading, Remembering, Discussion, Mind map, Summary and

Presentation

3.

Objectives:
To know about the basic principle of wind energy conversion.

4.
5.

Lesson Links: Origin of wind energy, Nature of wind , Power and energy from the wind
Alpha Breathing : (2 Mins)
The three steps for alpha breathing are
Breathe in
Breathe out
Hold
(Repeat the three steps for 8 times)

6.

Evocation : (5 mins )

7.

Introduction:( 20-25 mins)

Attached as power point presentation in Annexure I

8.

Brain Activation: (2 mins)

Any one of the following activities like
Right brain activities
Solving puzzles
Brain GYM
Optical Illusions
Perpetual calendar recalling

9.

Survey and Reading by students: (15-18 mins)

G.D.Rai, Non Conventional Energy Sources, Khanna Publishers, New Delhi, 1993.
Page No : 228 to 255
Discussion: ( 9 mins)
The students will be asked to discuss the relevant topic among their team/other team/Faculty. The students
those who have not taken part will be noted and kindle them to do.

10.

11.

Mind Map: (5-7 mins)

Attached in Annexure II
12.

Summary: (5 mins)
Attached in Annexure III

13.

Gazing/Rote memory: (2 mins)

A long and fixed look at the Mind map by the students before doing the presentation.

14.

Assessment:
Any one of the following activities like
Quiz
Presentation by the students
Match the following
Short answers
Objective questions / MCQ
Group discussion
Attached in Annexure IV
Learning outcomes:
Students can able to understand the Basic principle of wind energy conversion.

15.

Annexure II

Annexure III
Summary
Basic principle of wind energy conversion
Nature of wind
Power in wind
wind energy conversion
types of wind
wind speed in India
site selection considerations
Annexure IV
1

Currently, the fastest growing source of electricity generation using new

(U)

renewable sources is ________.

A)

Solar

B)

Wind

C)

Hydro

D)

natural gas

E)

coal

Windmill towers are generally more productive if they are ________.

A)

higher, to minimize turbulence and maximize wind speed

B)

lower, to minimize turbulence and maximize wind speed

C)

higher, to minimize the number of birds that interfere with blade turning

D)

ower, to increase heat convection from the ground

E)

higher, to increase heat convection from the ground

A major disadvantage to using wind to produce electricity is

A)

the emissions it produces once in place

B)

its energy efficiency compared to conventional power sources

C)

that people can use a single mill or develop a large scale wind farm

D)

the initial startup cost

E)

that land can be leased for wind power development

A major obstacle to the establishment of wind farms near population centers that
need them is
A)

the lack of infrastructure to support wind generated electricity

B)

NIMBY

C)

the lack of financial support for the construction of wind farms

D)

the lack of government support for the construction of wind farms

E)

the lack of large land areas needed to construct wind farms

(R)

(R)

(U)