Revised Courses of Reading

Existing Title Revised Title

Ph.D. Energy and Environmental
Ph.D. Energy Engineering
Engineering
(Semester System)
(Semester System)

Ph.D. Energy and Environmental Engineering

(Semester System)
Effective 2023 and Onwards

Institute of Energy & Environmental Engineering

Faculty of Electrical, Energy & Environmental Engineering
University of the Punjab, Lahore

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 Existing Revised

Program Title: Ph.D. Energy Engineering Program Title: Ph.D. Energy and Environmental Engineering

College/Institute/Department/Center: College/Institute/Department/Center:
Institute of Energy & Environmental Engineering Institute of Energy & Environmental Engineering

Faculty: Faculty of Engineering & Technology Faculty: Faculty of Electrical, Energy & Environmental Engineering

1. Vision of the Institute 1. Vision of the Institute

To be a world-class engineering Institute in the domain of energy and To be a world-class engineering Institute in the domain of energy and
environment recognized for excellence in education, innovation, and environment recognized for excellence in education, innovation, and
entrepreneurship leading to the sustainable development of the society. entrepreneurship leading to the sustainable development of the society.

2. Mission of the Institute 2. Mission of the Institute

The mission of the Institute is, to provide a high-quality learning The mission of the Institute is, to provide a high-quality learning
experience to produce Energy & Environmental Engineers to meet the experience to produce Energy & Environmental Engineers to meet the
human resource needs of the country, and to develop technical skills in human resource needs of the country, and to develop technical skills in
design, synthesis, optimization, and operations that will equip graduates design, synthesis, optimization, and operations that will equip graduates
in assuming leadership positions in industry, education, research, and in assuming leadership positions in industry, education, research, and
services. services.

3. Introduction of the Institute: 3. Introduction of the Institute:

This Institute was established as Centre for Coal Technology with the This Institute was established as Centre for Coal Technology with the
funds worth Rs. 13.408 million and Rs. 34.390 million in the years 2004 funds worth Rs. 13.408 million and Rs. 34.390 million in the years 2004
& 2006 from HEC and further upgraded with HEC grant of Rs. 182.79 & 2006 from HEC and further upgraded with HEC grant of Rs. 182.79
million in the year 2015. Later, this Centre was transformed into Institute million in the year 2015. Later, this Centre was transformed into Institute
of Energy & Environmental Engineering in 2020, under PSDP project of Energy & Environmental Engineering in 2020, under PSDP project

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entitled as, "Strengthening and Upgradation of Academic and Research entitled as, "Strengthening and Upgradation of Academic and Research
Programs at University of the Punjab" with the grant of Rs. 976.530 Programs at University of the Punjab" with the grant of Rs. 976.530
million. This Institute can be claimed as one of the leading Institutes of million. This Institute can be claimed as one of the leading Institutes of
Energy Engineering in Southeast Asia offering state of the art analytical Energy Engineering in Southeast Asia offering state of the art analytical
and pilot scale experimental facilities under one roof and having strongest and pilot scale experimental facilities under one roof and having strongest
vibrant faculty. vibrant faculty.

Previously, the Institute has provided technical feasibility expertise to the Previously, the Institute has provided technical feasibility expertise to the
Government of Punjab for the establishment of following power projects Government of Punjab for the establishment of following power projects
at national level: at national level:

• Punjab Power Development Company, Government of the Punjab, • Punjab Power Development Company, Government of the Punjab,
660x2 MW Coal Based Power Plant at Qadar Abad – Sahiwal 660x2 MW Coal Based Power Plant at Qadar Abad – Sahiwal District,
District, Punjab. Punjab.
• M/s Electro Power Generation Pvt. Ltd. 50 MW Coal Based Power • M/s Electro Power Generation Pvt. Ltd. 50 MW Coal Based Power
Plant at KalarKahar, Distt. Chakwal. Plant at KalarKahar, Distt. Chakwal.
• M/s Saba Power Generation Company Pvt. Ltd. 50 MW Coal Based • M/s Saba Power Generation Company Pvt. Ltd. 50 MW Coal Based
Power Plant at KatthaSugral, Distt. Khushab. Power Plant at KatthaSugral, Distt. Khushab.
• M/s Noble Power Generation Company Pvt. Ltd. 50 MW Coal Based • M/s Noble Power Generation Company Pvt. Ltd. 50 MW Coal Based
Power Plant at Mauza Dharabi, Tehsil Tala Gang, Distt. Chakwal. Power Plant at Mauza Dharabi, Tehsil Tala Gang, Distt. Chakwal.
• M/s Malakwal Power Pvt. Ltd. 50 MW Coal Based Power Plant at • M/s Malakwal Power Pvt. Ltd. 50 MW Coal Based Power Plant at
Vareena Distt. Mandi Bahuddin. Vareena Distt. Mandi Bahuddin.
• Punjab Power Development Company, Government of the Punjab, • Punjab Power Development Company, Government of the Punjab,
110 MW Coal Based Power Plant near Industrial Estates, Sundar, 110 MW Coal Based Power Plant near Industrial Estates, Sundar,
Lahore. Lahore.
• Punjab Power Development Company, Government of the Punjab, • Punjab Power Development Company, Government of the Punjab,
110 MW Coal Based Power Plant near M-3 Industrial City, 110 MW Coal Based Power Plant near M-3 Industrial City,
Faisalabad. Faisalabad.
• 2 x 660 MW Coal Based Power Plant at Rahim Yar Khan by Nishat • 2 x 660 MW Coal Based Power Plant at Rahim Yar Khan by Nishat
group and Shanghai Electric Company, China group and Shanghai Electric Company, China
• 2 x 660 MW Coal Fired Power Project at Balloki, Kasur by M/s. • 2 x 660 MW Coal Fired Power Project at Balloki, Kasur by M/s.
China Gezhouba Group Co., Ltd. China Gezhouba Group Co., Ltd.

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• Punjab Power Development Company Limited, Government of the • Punjab Power Development Company Limited, Government of the
Punjab, 150 MW Coal Based Power Plant at Sialkot Punjab, 150 MW Coal Based Power Plant at Sialkot
• Punjab Power Development Company Limited, Government of the • Punjab Power Development Company Limited, Government of the
Punjab, 150 MW Coal Based Power Plant at Faisalabad Punjab, 150 MW Coal Based Power Plant at Faisalabad
• Punjab Power Development Company Limited, Government of the • Punjab Power Development Company Limited, Government of the
Punjab, 150 MW Coal Based Power Plant at Multan Punjab, 150 MW Coal Based Power Plant at Multan
• Punjab Power Development Company Limited, Government of the • Punjab Power Development Company Limited, Government of the
Punjab, 150 MW Coal Based Power Plant at Lahore Punjab, 150 MW Coal Based Power Plant at Lahore
• 30MW Waste to Energy Power Plant at Lakhodair Site Lahore • 30MW Waste to Energy Power Plant at Lakhodair Site Lahore
undertaken by Lahore Waste Management Company (LWMC) undertaken by Lahore Waste Management Company (LWMC)

In addition to evaluation of technical feasibility studies, the Institute In addition to evaluation of technical feasibility studies, the Institute
provided testing facility to the Punjab Government for the evaluation of provided testing facility to the Punjab Government for the evaluation of
Punjab coal reserves. The Institute is also providing free consultancy Punjab coal reserves. The Institute is also providing free consultancy
services to the private enterprises for the following purposes: services to the private enterprises for the following purposes:

§ Gasification § Gasification
§ Coal cleaning / Coal fired electricity generation / Domestic utilization § Coal cleaning / Coal fired electricity generation / Domestic utilization
of coal. of coal.
§ Substitution of furnace oil / natural gas by coal in the industrial sector. § Substitution of furnace oil / natural gas by coal in the industrial sector.
§ Transfer of technology from the developed/developing countries to § Transfer of technology from the developed/developing countries to
Pakistan. Pakistan.
§ Spread of knowledge, experience, and skill to the public within the § Spread of knowledge, experience, and skill to the public within the
country by integrating results on indigenous energy sources. country by integrating results on indigenous energy sources.
The Institute is also providing analytical testing services at the cheapest The Institute is also providing analytical testing services at the cheapest
rates to the industry. So far more than 200 companies have benefitted rates to the industry. So far more than 200 companies have benefitted
from testing. The human resources produced by the Institute is fully from testing. The human resources produced by the Institute is fully
capable to handle power plants and their associated laboratories, that are capable to handle power plants and their associated laboratories, that are
being setup through CPEC. being setup through CPEC.

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Currently, [Link]. Coal Technology, [Link]. Coal Technology and [Link]. Currently, [Link]. Coal Technology, [Link]. Coal Technology and [Link].
(Engg.) Energy and Environmental Engineering programs are already (Engg.) Energy and Environmental Engineering programs are already
being run at the Institute. being run at the Institute.

The Institute is also aiming to initiate new academic programs in The Institute is also aiming to initiate new academic programs in
accordance with the development in energy sector. The demands of accordance with the development in energy sector. The demands of
energy in the country are escalating exponentially and there is energy in the country are escalating exponentially and there is
shortage/unavailability of technical trained manpower in different fields shortage/unavailability of technical trained manpower in different fields
of energy engineering. The Institute has planned to launch following of energy engineering. The Institute has planned to launch following
academic programs which are not offered in any public sector university academic programs which are not offered in any public sector university
of the country. of the country.

I. [Link]. (Engg.) Energy Engineering I. [Link]. (Engg.) Energy Engineering

II. [Link]. (Engg.) Petroleum & Gas Processing Engineering II. [Link]. (Engg.) Petroleum & Gas Processing Engineering
III. [Link]. (Engg.) Environmental Engineering III. [Link]. (Engg.) Environmental Engineering
IV. [Link]. Energy Economics & Policy IV. [Link]. Energy Economics & Policy
V. Ph.D. Energy Engineering V. Ph.D. Energy Engineering
VI. Post Graduate Diploma in International Disputes Settlement VI. Post Graduate Diploma in International Disputes Settlement
VII. Certificate Courses in Energy Auditing & Conservation VII. Certificate Courses in Energy Auditing & Conservation
VIII. International Certificate Courses in Industrial Environment VIII. International Certificate Courses in Industrial Environment
Auditing Auditing

With the successful launch of these programs, the Institute would then With the successful launch of these programs, the Institute would then
produce highly skilled and trained manpower in the disciplines of energy produce highly skilled and trained manpower in the disciplines of energy
engineering, petroleum and gas processing engineering, environment engineering, petroleum and gas processing engineering, environment
engineering, energy economics and policy, environmental law, energy engineering, energy economics and policy, environmental law, energy
auditing and conservation. It will not only provide professional engineers auditing and conservation. It will not only provide professional engineers
and technologists to the country in these areas but also provide policy and technologists to the country in these areas but also provide policy
guidelines to the Government in Energy, Economics, Strategy, Energy guidelines to the Government in Energy, Economics, Strategy, Energy
Security and Climate Change. Security and Climate Change.

4. Program Introduction 4. Program Introduction

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This program will develop highly skilled human resource equipped with This program will develop highly skilled human resource equipped with
in-depth knowledge and multidimensional skills which would serve as in-depth knowledge and multidimensional skills which would serve as
research leaders for innovation and advancement of knowledge to research leaders for innovation and advancement of knowledge to
develop technologies for improving the existing energy infrastructure and develop technologies for improving the existing energy infrastructure and
sustainable energy supplies based on indigenous energy resources. sustainable energy supplies based on indigenous energy resources.

The Doctor of Philosophy Degree is awarded in recognition of significant The Doctor of Philosophy Degree is awarded in recognition of significant
and original contribution to the existing pool of knowledge in the field of and original contribution to the existing pool of knowledge in the field of
Energy Engineering. Energy Engineering.

The candidate must pass the taught courses (18 Credit Hours) followed The candidate must pass the taught courses (18 Credit Hours) followed
by Comprehensive Examination and submit written thesis as proof of his by Comprehensive Examination and submit written thesis as proof of his
contribution to the pool of knowledge, which is evaluated by foreign contribution to the pool of knowledge, which is evaluated by foreign
experts, as per university policy. The candidate should be able to: experts, as per university policy. The candidate should be able to:

i. Suggest new areas/dimensions/horizons for research. i. Suggest new areas/dimensions/horizons for research.
ii. Perform independent investigations. ii. Perform independent investigations.
iii. Understand and apply the research outputs. iii. Understand and apply the research outputs.
iv. Correlate and communicate the findings. iv. Correlate and communicate the findings.

5. Program Objectives 5. Program Objectives

The objectives of this program are as follows: The objectives of this program are as follows:

1) Training and development of highly skilled human resource for 1) Training and development of highly skilled human resources for
designing, organization and managing innovative basic and applied designing, organizing, and managing innovative basic and applied
research projects in the areas of energy engineering. research projects in the areas of energy and environmental
engineering.
2) Development of methodological rigor in the candidates for 2) Development of methodological rigor in the candidates for
interpretation and dissemination of results, originating from interpretation and dissemination of results originating from
multifaceted research scenarios. multifaceted research scenarios.

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3) Enabling the candidates to take leading role in a variety of 3) Enabling the candidates to take a leading role in a variety of
institutional settings, including, varsities, research labs, R & D institutional settings, including varsities, research labs, R & D
framework of industry, and think tanks. framework of industry, and think tanks.

6. Market Need / Rationale of the Program 6. Market Need / Rationale of the Program

The market survey conducted among the alumni, students and The market survey conducted among the alumni, students and
industrialist revealed that 90% highly recommended the launch of the industrialist revealed that 90% highly recommended the launch of the
program. program.

a) Potential students for the program. a) Potential students for the program.

Eligibility (same as existing) Eligibility (same as existing)

MS/[Link]. Energy and Environmental Engineering, MS/[Link]. Energy 18 years education in; Energy and Environmental Engineering, Energy
Engineering, MS/[Link]. Environmental Engineering, MS/[Link]. Thermal Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Thermal Power Engineering,
Power Engineering, MS/[Link]. Thermal Energy Engineering, MS/[Link]. Thermal Energy Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical
Chemical Engineering, MS/[Link]. Mechanical Engineering, MS/[Link]. Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics & Control
Electrical Engineering, MS/[Link]. Mechatronics & Control Engineering, Engineering, Power Engineering, Fuel Engineering, Petroleum & Gas
MS/[Link]. Power Engineering, MS/[Link]. Fuel Engineering, MS/[Link]. Engineering, Energy Systems Engineering, Process System Engineering,
Petroleum & Gas Engineering, MS/[Link]. Energy System Engineering, Renewable Energy Engineering, Polymer Engineering, Metallurgy &
MS/[Link]. Process System Engineering, MS/[Link]. Renewable Energy Materials Engineering, Sustainable Energy Engineering, Renewable &
Engineering, MS/[Link]. Polymer Engineering, [Link]. Coal Sustainable Engineering, Electrical Energy System Engineering,
Technology*. Mechatronics Engineering, Polymer & Petrochemical Engineering,
Nuclear Engineering, Civil Engineering, Architectural Engineering and
Thermal System Engineering, Coal Technology*.
*The candidate having terminal degree of [Link]. Coal technology
must have valid PEC registration. *The candidate having terminal degree of [Link]. Coal technology
must have valid PEC registration.
b) Potential Employers: Public and Private Academic & research
Institutions, Energy companies, Government organizations, self- b) Potential Employers: Public and Private Academic & research
employment. Institutions, Energy companies, Government organizations, self-
employment.
Career Opportunities
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 Career Opportunities
With the world's thirst for energy continuing to grow, there is now an
urgent demand for a well- trained workforce to develop process, utilize With the world's thirst for energy continuing to grow, there is now an
and manage conventional, unconventional, and renewable energy sources urgent demand for a well- trained workforce to develop process, utilize
in an environmentally safe and economically feasible way. Therefore, and manage conventional, unconventional, and renewable energy sources
students of the Energy Engineering program will have many diverse in an environmentally safe and economically feasible way. Therefore,
options to: students of the Energy Engineering program will have many diverse
options to:
• Enter private or public sectors as scientists to evaluate and
recommend energy generation, production and processing • Enter private or public sectors as scientists to evaluate and
methods and strategies. recommend energy generation, production and processing
• Become valuable contributors in addressing society's energy methods and strategies.
demands, successful leaders in advancing the technology and • Become valuable contributors in addressing society's energy
management of energy conservation, innovators, and demands, successful leaders in advancing the technology and
entrepreneurs in the energy sector. management of energy conservation, innovators, and
• Join the workforce in various areas of energy science, entrepreneurs in the energy sector.
engineering, and business/management. • Join the workforce in various areas of energy science,
• Address critical energy management issues of various process engineering, and business/management.
industries especially extraction, production and conversion • Address critical energy management issues of various process
industries; design engineering systems to address energy industries especially extraction, production and conversion
production, processing and utilization. industries; design engineering systems to address energy
• Join major power companies in production, processing and utilization.
designing/maintaining/developing environmentally sound • Join major power companies in
renewable power systems such as wind, solar, hydro, and designing/maintaining/developing environmentally sound
geothermal or coal, oil, or gas-based power generation systems. renewable power systems such as wind, solar, hydro, and
geothermal or coal, oil, or gas-based power generation systems.
c) Academic Projection (The national / international universities that
have launched the similar program) c) Academic Projection (The national / international universities that
have launched the similar program)
International Universities:

International Universities:
• Nanyang Technological University, Singapore.

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 • Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), Cambridge, USA. • Nanyang Technological University, Singapore.
• Stanford University, Stanford, USA. • Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), Cambridge, USA.
• University of California, Berkeley, USA. • Stanford University, Stanford, USA.
• Swiss Federal Institute of Technology, Lausanne, Switzerland. • University of California, Berkeley, USA.
• Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech), Atlanta, USA. • Swiss Federal Institute of Technology, Lausanne, Switzerland.
• Technical University of Denmark (DTU), Copenhagen, Denmark. • Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech), Atlanta, USA.
• University of Chicago, Chicago, USA. • Technical University of Denmark (DTU), Copenhagen, Denmark.
• Imperial College London, London, UK. • University of Chicago, Chicago, USA.
• California Institute of Technology – Caltech, Pasadena, USA. • Imperial College London, London, UK.
• Northwestern University, Evanston, USA. • California Institute of Technology – Caltech, Pasadena, USA.
• Seoul National University, Seoul, South Korea. • Northwestern University, Evanston, USA.
• Tsinghua University, Beijing, China. • Seoul National University, Seoul, South Korea.
• Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology, Ulsan, South • Tsinghua University, Beijing, China.
Korea. • Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology, Ulsan, South
• University of Science & Technology of China, Hefei, China. Korea.
• University of Science & Technology of China, Hefei, China.
National University:
National University:
• Quaid-e-Awam University of Engineering, Science and
Technology, Nawabshah. (degree title; Ph.D. in Energy and • Quaid-e-Awam University of Engineering, Science and
Environmental Engineering) Technology, Nawabshah. (degree title; Ph.D. in Energy and
Environmental Engineering)

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d) Faculty
d) Faculty
Degree Area / Specialization Total
1. Professor Dr. Mahmood Saleem Degree Area / Specialization Total
Chemical Engineering/Pyrolysis, CFBC, Flue gas
Cleaning, Modeling Energy Systems
2. Prof. Dr. Shahid Munir
1. Prof. Dr. Mahmood Saleem
Chemical Engineering/ Coal and Biomass gasification
Chemical Engineering/Pyrolysis, CFBC, Flue gas
3. Prof. Dr. Hamed Sattar
Cleaning, Modeling Energy Systems
Chemical, Energy and Environmental Engineering
2. Prof. Dr. Shahid Munir
4. Dr. Rizwan Haider Chemical Engineering/ Coal and Biomass gasification
Bio-based Energy Systems. 3. Prof. Dr. Hamed Sattar
5. Dr. Hassan Zeb Chemical, Energy and Environmental Engineering
Thermal conversion of solid fuels 4. Dr. Syed Sheraz Daood
PhD 6. Dr. Muhammad Zafar 9 Chemical, Energy and Environmental Engineering
Chemical Engineering/Solar Cells Synthesis and Solar 5. Dr. Rizwan Haider
PhD 8
Energy Energy Biotechnology
7. Dr. Muhammad Sarfraz Akram 6. Dr. Hassan Zeb
Heterogeneous catalysis and reaction engineering for Thermal conversion of solid fuels
7. Dr. Muhammad Zafar
sustainable energy and cleaner environment
Chemical Engineering/Solar Cells Synthesis and Solar
8. Dr. Zaeem bin Babar
Energy
Smog formation mechanisms, mitigation and its chemical 8. Dr. Muhammad Sarfraz Akram
characterization Heterogeneous catalysis and reaction
9. Dr. Hafiz Abdul Mannan engineering for sustainable energy and cleaner
Membrane applications for Energy and Environmental environment
systems

1. Engr. Iqra Aziz

MS / Chemical Engineering, Coal processing technologies.
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MPhil 2. Engr. Abuzar Ahsan
Thermochemical conversion of solid fuels
Total 11
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 1. Engr. Iqra Aziz
MS/ Chemical Engineering, Coal processing technologies.
2
MPhil 2. Engr. Abuzar Ahsan
Thermochemical conversion of solid fuels
e) Physical Facilities
Total 10

The Institute has established multiple laboratories for students to carry

out their research work. Following is the list of laboratories available to
the students.
1. Research Lab-I.
e) Physical Facilities
2. Research Lab-II.
3. Research Lab-III.
The Institute has established multiple laboratories for students to practice
4. Research Lab-IV.
their learning outcomes. Following is the list of laboratories available to
5. Size Reduction, classification, and coal beneficiation Lab.
the students:
6. Pilot Plants Laboratory
1. Liquid Fuel Research-I
7. CRI-CSR Laboratory
2. Liquid Fuel Research-II
8. Computational Laboratory
3. Petroleum Processing
9. Library
4. Gas Engineering
Twenty more laboratories and one library shall be available to students
5. Solar Energy
after completion of PC-1 in Energy domain.
6. Wind Energy
7. Advanced Research
8. Workshop Practice
9. Biofuel Technology
10. Thermal Engineering
11. Fuel Cell
12. Hydroelectric Energy
13. Environmental Engineering
14. Instrumentation & Process Control
15. Fluid & Particle Mechanics
16. Reaction Kinetics Engineering
[Link] Transfer
18. Heat Transfer
19. Thermodynamics

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 20. Computer lab
21. Coal Characterization
22. Size Reduction, Classification, and coal beneficiation Lab.
7. Admission Eligibility Criteria (same as existing) 23. Coke Characterization Lab.
24. Library
As per the rules framed by DPCC for Ph.D. degree: (Note: The procurement of some laboratory equipment is underway.)

• Years of Study completed.

18 years of education or equivalent
• Study Program / Subject 7. Admission Eligibility Criteria
Study Program = Ph.D.
Subject = Energy Engineering. i. Eligibility criteria for a specific field/discipline (in accordance
• Percentage / CGPA with the department’s policy) shall be provided by the relevant
70% / 3.0 out of 4.0 Board of studies / DDPC of Department / Institute / College /
• Entry Test with minimum requirement: Centre / School before the admission.
An applicant shall be judged on the basis of the following criteria ii. Prior to admission into a PhD the student shall have been awarded
for admission: his or her MS / MPhil / or its equivalent degree from a recognized
a) Academic qualification – 40 marks. University.
b) Publication in HEC/PEC approved journals- 05 marks.
c) Professional experience in relevant field - 05 marks. The rules regarding admission, registration, and examination for Ph.D.
d) Departmental written/ entry test (comprehension of the degree are presented in the following link.
subject, General aptitude for research)-40 marks. However, [Link]
for Ph.D. passing marks in entry test are 70% as per HEC
policy approved by ASRB, in its meeting held on 20.01.2016.
e) Interview-10 marks.
[Link]

8. Duration of the Program

Semester/Years/Credit hours
Semester = Minimum 6, Maximum 10

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Years = 3 Years Minimum & 5 Years Maximum (As Per Academic
Council Decision, held on 13th December 2019)
Credit hours = Course Work (18 Credit hours during 1st year) + Thesis 8. Duration of the Program

Semester/Years/Credit hours
Semester = Minimum 6, Maximum 10
Years = 3 Years Minimum & 5 Years Maximum (As Per Academic
Council Decision, held on 13th December 2019)
Credit hours = Course Work (18 Credit hours during 1st year) + Thesis

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9. Categorization of Courses 9. Categorization of Courses

Category (Credit Hours) Category (Credit Hours)

Semester Courses Semester Courses
Core Basic Major Minor Any Semester Core Basic Major Minor Any Semester
Courses Courses Electives Electives Other Load Courses Courses Electives Electives Other Load
Research
Research
Methodology
Methodology and X -- -- -- -- 3 X -- -- -- -- 3
and Data
Data Analysis
Analysis
Advanced Advanced
Instrumental and Instrumental and
X -- -- -- -- 3 X -- -- -- -- 3
Analytical Analytical
Techniques Techniques
Elective course-I Elective course-I
(Select one of the (Select one of the
following) following)

Combustion Combustion
Engineering Engineering
Advanced Advanced
Thermochemical Thermochemical
1 Conversion 1 Conversion
Processes Processes
Bio-based Energy -- -- X -- -- 3 Bio-based -- -- X -- -- 3
Systems Energy Systems

Carbon Capture
and storage
Environmental
Carbon Capture
and storage Policy and
Governance
Climate Change:
Impacts and
Solutions
Research Research
-- -- -- -- X 0* -- -- -- -- X 0*
Seminar-I* Seminar-I*
Modeling and Modeling and
Simulation of X -- -- -- -- 3 Simulation of X -- -- -- -- 3
Energy Systems Energy Systems
Advances in Advances in
Energy and Energy and
2 X -- -- -- -- 3 2 X -- -- -- -- 3
Environmental Environmental
Engineering Engineering
Elective course-II Elective course-
(Select one of the -- -- X -- -- 3 II (Select one of -- -- X -- -- 3
following) the following)

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 Advances in Advances in
Energy Materials Energy Materials
Supercritical
Supercritical
Fluid
Fluid Technology
Technology
Photovoltaic Photovoltaic
Solar Energy Solar Energy

Advances in
Wind Energy
Advances in
Wind Energy
Aerosol
Engineering

Research Research
X -- -- -- X 0* X -- -- -- X 0*
Seminar-II* Seminar-II*

* Students will present/attend research seminar during their 1st and 2ndsemesters.

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10. Scheme of Studies / Semester-wise workload 10. Scheme of Studies / Semester-wise workload

Lecture Lab Total

Lecture Lab Total Pre-
Course Pre- Course Credit Credit Credit
# Code Courses Credit Credit Credit # Code Courses requisite
Type requisite Type Hours Hours Hours
Hours Hours Hours

Semester I Semester I
Research Research
Methodology Methodology
1 EE 711 Core Nil 3 0 3 1 EE 711 Core Nil 3 0 3
and Data and Data
Analysis Analysis
Advanced Advanced
Instrumental and Instrumental
2 EE 712 Core Nil 3 0 3 2 EE 712 Core Nil 3 0 3
Analytical and Analytical
Techniques Techniques
Elective Elective
EE 713 EE 713
Course-I Course-I
Combustion Combustion
EE 713A EE 713A
Engineering Engineering
Advanced Advanced
Thermochemical Thermochemical
EE 713B EE 713B
Conversion Conversion
Processes Processes
Bio-based
3 Elective Nil 3 0 3 3 EE 713C Elective Nil 3 0 3
Bio-based Energy Systems
EE 713C
Energy Systems Carbon Capture
EE 713D
and storage
Environmental
EE 713E Policy and
Governance
Carbon Capture
EE 713D Climate
and storage
Change:
EE 713F
Impacts and
Solutions
Research Research Any
4 EE 714 Any other Nil 0* 0 0* 4 EE 714 Nil 0* 0 0*
Seminar-I* Seminar-I* other
Total Credit Hours= 09 Total Credit Hours= 09

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 Semester II Semester II
Modeling and Modeling and
1 EE 721 Simulation of Core Nil 3 0 3 1 EE 721 Simulation of Core Nil 3 0 3
Energy Systems Energy Systems
Advances in Advances in
Energy and Energy and
2 EE 722 Core Nil 3 0 3 2 EE 722 Core Nil 3 0 3
Environmental Environmental
Engineering Engineering
Elective Elective
EE 723 EE 723
Course-II Course-II
Advances in
Advances in
EE 723A EE 723A Energy
Energy Materials
Materials
Supercritical Supercritical
EE 723B Fluid EE 723B Fluid
3 Technology Elective Nil 3 0 3 3 Technology Elective Nil 3 0 3
Photovoltaic Photovoltaic
EE 723C EE 723C
Solar Energy Solar Energy
Advances in
EE 723D
Advances in Wind Energy
EE 723D
Wind Energy Aerosol
EE 723E
Engineering
Research Research Any
4 EE 724 Any other Nil 0* 0 0* 4 EE 724 Nil 0* 0 0*
Seminar-II* Seminar-II* other
Total Credit Hours= 09 Total Credit Hours= 09
Total Course Work Credit Hours (Semester I to II) = 18 Total Course Work Credit Hours (Semester I to II) = 18
* Students will present/attend research seminar during their 1st and 2nd semesters

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Research Thesis / Project Research Thesis / Project

Ph.D. Energy Engineering is awarded to an individual in recognition of Ph.D. Energy Engineering is awarded to an individual in recognition of
significant and original research contribution to the existing pool of significant and original research contribution to the existing pool of
knowledge in the field of Energy Engineering. knowledge in the field of Energy Engineering.
The candidate must submit written thesis as proof of his innovative The candidate must submit written thesis as proof of his innovative
contribution to the pool of knowledge, which is evaluated by foreign contribution to the pool of knowledge, which is evaluated by foreign
experts, as per university policy. The candidate should be able to: experts, as per university policy. The candidate should be able to:
1. Suggest new areas/dimensions/horizons for research. 1. Suggest new areas/dimensions/horizons for research.
2. Perform independent investigations. 2. Perform independent investigations.
3. Understand and apply the research outputs. 3. Understand and apply the research outputs.
4. Correlate and communicate the findings. 4. Correlate and communicate the findings.

Internship / Practicum (N/A) Internship / Practicum (N/A)

11. Award of Degree 11. Award of Degree

As per rules framed by DPCC for Ph.D. degree As per rules framed by DPCC for Ph.D. degree
[Link] the criteria for the award of [Link] the criteria for the award of
Ph.D. degree are as follows: Ph.D. degree are as follows:

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 MS/[Link]./Equivalent MS/[Link]./Equivalent
(eighteen years education) (eighteen years education)
Successful completion of Successful completion of
Ist. Div. or CGPA greater Department Entry Test or Ist. Div. or CGPA greater Department Entry Test or
coursework (18 credit coursework (18 credit
than or equal to 3.0 or 70% Interview than or equal to 3.0 or 70% Interview
OPM or First Div. (Annual hours) OPM or First Div. (Annual hours)
System) System)

Comprehensive Comprehensive
Examination, within one Examination, within one
Second Attempt CGPA less than 3.0 Second Attempt CGPA less than 3.0
month of completing month of completing
course course

Synopsis to be submitted Synopsis to be submitted

CGPA greater than or within six months after CGPA greater than or within six months after
Research work 2- 4 years Research work 2- 4 years
equal to 3.0 completion of course equal to 3.0 completion of course
work work

Thesis evaluation by two Acceptance of 1-3 paper Thesis evaluation by two Acceptance of 1-3 paper
foreign experts as per in HEC recognized Seminar foreign experts as per in HEC recognized Seminar
HEC guidelines. journals. HEC guidelines. journals.

Successful Public defense Successful Public defense

followed by Oral followed by Oral
examination by a local examination by a local
External Examiner. External Examiner.

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12. NOC from Professional Councils 12. NOC from Professional Councils

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13. Faculty Strength 13. Faculty Strength

Degree Area / Specialization Total Degree Area / Specialization Total

1. Professor Dr. Mahmood Saleem
Chemical Engineering/Pyrolysis, CFBC, Flue gas
Cleaning, Modeling Energy Systems 1. Professor Dr. Mahmood Saleem
2. Prof. Dr. Shahid Munir Chemical Engineering/Pyrolysis, CFBC, Flue gas
Chemical Engineering/ Coal and Biomass Cleaning, Modeling Energy Systems
gasification 2. Prof. Dr. Shahid Munir
3. Prof. Dr. Hamed Sattar Chemical Engineering/ Coal and Biomass
Chemical, Energy and Environmental Engineering gasification
4. Dr. Rizwan Haider 3. Prof. Dr. Hamed Sattar
Energy Biotechnology. Chemical, Energy and Environmental Engineering
5. Dr. Hassan Zeb 4. Dr. Syed Sheraz Daood
Thermal conversion of solid fuels Chemical, Energy and Environmental Engineering
PhD 9 PhD 8
6. Dr. Zaeem bin Babar 5. Dr. Rizwan Haider
Smog formation mechanisms, mitigation and its Energy Biotechnology.
chemical characterization 6. Dr. Hassan Zeb
7. Dr. Hafiz Abdul Mannan Thermal conversion of solid fuels
Membrane applications for Energy and 7. Dr. Muhammad Zafar
Environmental systems Chemical Engineering/Solar Cells Synthesis and
8. Dr. Muhammad Zafar Solar Energy
Chemical Engineering/Solar Cells Synthesis and 8. Dr. Muhammad Sarfraz Akram
Solar Energy Heterogeneous catalysis and reaction engineering
9. Dr. Muhammad Sarfraz Akram for sustainable energy and cleaner environment
Heterogeneous catalysis and reaction engineering
for sustainable energy and cleaner environment

1. Engr. Iqra Aziz, 1. Engr. Iqra Aziz,

MS/ Chemical Engineering, Coal processing technologies. MS/ Chemical Engineering, Coal processing technologies.
2 2
MPhil 2. Engr. Abuzar Ahsan MPhil 2. Engr. Abuzar Ahsan
Thermochemical conversion of solid fuels Thermochemical conversion of solid fuels
Total 11 Total 10

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 14. Present Student Teacher Ratio in the Department
14. Present Student Teacher Ratio in the Department
Ph.D. Energy Engineering.
Ph.D. Energy Engineering. Teachers: 08
Teachers: 09 Students (Regular Program): 15 + 15 = 30
Students (Regular Program): 15 Student: Teacher Ratio: 30/8 = 3.75
Student: Teacher Ratio: 15/9 = 1.67

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15. Course outlines separately for each course.
Semester-I
Existing Revised
Title: Research Methodology and Data Analysis Title: Research Methodology and Data Analysis
Code Number: EE 711 Code Number: EE 711
Credit Hours: (3+0) Credit Hours: (3+0)

Course Objectives Course Objectives

The course shall enable students to; The course shall enable students to;

1. Identify research problems 1. Identify research problems

2. Review scientific literature 2. Review scientific literature
3. Select the research method and generate data 3. Select the research method and generate data
4. Analyze data and interpret results. 4. Analyze data and interpret results.

Contents Contents

Unit 1: Research problem & Literature Review Unit 1: Research problem & Literature Review
1.1 Identification of Research problem 1.1 Identification of Research problem
1.2 Critical review of literature 1.2 Critical review of literature

Unit 2: Research Methods Unit 2: Research Methods

2.1 Scope and objectives of research problem 2.1 Scope and objectives of research problem
2.2 Characteristics of research methods 2.2 Characteristics of research methods
2.3 Development of Research Methodology 2.3 Development of Research Methodology
2.4 Limitations 2.4 Limitations

Unit 3: Research Plan Unit 3: Research Plan

3.1 Design of a Research Plan 3.1 Design of a Research Plan
3.2 Design of Experiments 3.2 Design of Experiments

Unit 4: Software tools for research Unit 4: Software tools for research
4.1 Advanced use of MS Word, MS Excel and MS Visio 4.1 Advanced use of MS Word, MS Excel and MS Visio
4.2 Related software 4.2 Related software

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Unit 5: Data Analysis Techniques Unit 5: Data Analysis Techniques
5.1 Regression analysis 5.1 Regression analysis
5.2 Parameter estimation 5.2 Parameter estimation
5.3 Multivariate statistics, Principal component analysis, Moments 5.3 Multivariate statistics, Principal component analysis, Moments
and response curve methods and response curve methods
5.4 State vector machines and uncertainty analysis 5.4 State vector machines and uncertainty analysis
5.5 Data Evaluation including Statistical Data Analysis 5.5 Data Evaluation including Statistical Data Analysis

Unit 6: Interpretation of Results& Reporting Unit 6: Interpretation of Results& Reporting

6.1 Case Studies 6.1 Case Studies
6.2 Publishing Reports and Articles 6.2 Publishing Reports and Articles

Unit 7: Research Proposal/Synopsis Unit 7: Research Proposal/Synopsis

7.1 Preparation of research proposal 7.1 Preparation of research proposal

Teaching/learning Strategies: Teaching/learning Strategies:

The teaching and learning strategy have been designed on the The teaching and learning strategy have been designed on the
understanding of concepts and the ability to critically analyze and apply understanding of concepts and the ability to critically analyze and apply
the learned content through lectures, discussion, activities, case studies the learned content through lectures, discussion, activities, case studies
assignments using computer, multi-media and writing board assignments using computer, multi-media and writing board
instructional aids. instructional aids.

Assignments/Types and Number with calendar: Assignments/Types and Number with calendar:

A minimum of two assignments to be submitted before the written A minimum of two assignments to be submitted before the written
exams for each term. exams for each term.

Assessment and Examinations: Assessment and Examinations:

Sr. No. Elements Weightage Details Sr. No. Elements Weightage Details
1. Midterm 35% Mid Semester 1. Midterm 35% Mid Semester
Assessment Examination Assessment Examination
2. Formative 25% Assignments, Quizzes 2. Formative 25% Assignments, Quizzes
Assessment Presentations, projects, Assessment Presentations, projects,

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 discussions, class discussions, class
participation etc. participation etc.

3. Final 40% End of Semester 3. Final 40% End of Semester

Assessment Examination Assessment Examination

Suggested Readings: Suggested Readings:

1. Flick, U. (2020). Introducing Research Methodology: Thinking 1. Flick, U. (2020). Introducing Research Methodology: Thinking
Your Way Through Your Research Project. SAGE Publications Your Way Through Your Research Project. SAGE Publications
Limited. Limited.
2. Kumar, R. (2019). Research methodology: A step-by-step guide 2. Kumar, R. (2019). Research methodology: A step-by-step guide
for beginners. Sage Publications Limited. for beginners. Sage Publications Limited.
3. Monette D. R., Sullivan, T.J., &Dejong, C.R. (2010). Applied 3. Monette D. R., Sullivan, T.J., & Dejong, C.R. (2010). Applied
social research: A tool for the human services. Belmont, CA: social research: A tool for the human services. Belmont, CA:
Linda Schreiber-Ganster. Linda Schreiber-Ganster.
4. Teddlie, C., & Tashankkori, A. (2009). Foundations of mixed 4. Teddlie, C., & Tashankkori, A. (2009). Foundations of mixed
methods research: Integrating quantitative and qualitative methods research: Integrating quantitative and qualitative
approaches in the social and behavioral sciences. Sage approaches in the social and behavioral sciences. Sage
Publication Publication
5. Kothari, C.R, (2008). Research methodology: Methods and 5. Kothari, C.R, (2008). Research methodology: Methods and
techniques. New Delhi, New, Age International Publishers. techniques. New Delhi, New Age International Publishers.
6. Sekaran, U. (2006). Research methods for business: A skill 6. Sekaran, U. (2006). Research methods for business: A skill
building approach. Singapore, John Wiley and sons. building approach. Singapore, John Wiley, and sons.
7. Saunders, M. (2005). Research methods for business studies. 7. Saunders, M. (2005). Research methods for business studies.
Singapore, Pearson Education Singapore, Pearson Education

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 Existing Revised
Title: Advanced Instrumental and Analytical Techniques Title: Advanced Instrumental and Analytical Techniques
Code Number: EE 712 Code Number: EE 712
Credit Hours: (3+0) Credit Hours: (3+0)

Course Objectives Course Objectives

The course shall enable students to; The course shall enable students to;

1. Understand Principles, utilization, limitations and 1. Understand Principles, utilization, limitations and
troubleshooting of advanced analytical Instruments. troubleshooting of advanced analytical Instruments.
2. Compare characterization techniques employed in energy & 2. Compare characterization techniques employed in energy &
environmental engineering. environmental engineering.
3. Select appropriate characterization techniques for their 3. Select appropriate characterization techniques for their
research area research area

Contents Contents

Unit 1: Chromatography Unit 1: Chromatography

1.1 Gas Chromatography (GC) 1.3 Gas Chromatography (GC)
1.2 High Pressure liquid Chromatography (HPLC) 1.4 High Pressure liquid Chromatography (HPLC)
1.3 Gas Chromatography–Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS) 1.3 Gas Chromatography–Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS)

Unit 2: Spectroscopy Unit 2: Spectroscopy

2.1 Fourier-Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR) 2.1 Fourier-Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR)

Unit 3: Thermal Analysis Unit 3: Thermal Analysis

3.1 Thermogravimetric Analysis (TGA) 3.1 Thermogravimetric Analysis (TGA)

Unit 4: X-Ray Analysis techniques Unit 4: X-Ray Analysis techniques

4.1 X-Ray Diffraction (XRD) 4.1 X-Ray Diffraction (XRD)
4.2 X-Ray Fluorescence (XRF) 4.2 X-Ray Fluorescence (XRF)

Unit 5: Fuel analysis techniques Unit 5: Fuel analysis techniques

5.1 CHNS/O Analyzer 5.1 CHNS/O Analyzer
5.2 Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) 5.2 Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM)
5.3 Thermal Conductivity 5.3 Thermal Conductivity
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5.4 Online Flue Gas Analysis Techniques 5.4 Online Flue Gas Analysis Techniques
5.5 Paramagnetic Oxygen Analysis 5.5 Paramagnetic Oxygen Analysis
5.6 Particle Surface Area Analysis 5.6 Particle Surface Area Analysis
5.7 Thermo-Physical Ash Behavior 5.7 Thermo-Physical Ash Behavior
5.8 Coke Strength and Reactivity 5.8 Coke Strength and Reactivity
5.9 Porosity Analysis 5.9 Porosity Analysis
5.10 Particle Size Analysis 5.10 Particle Size Analysis
5.11 True Density Determination 5.11 True Density Determination

Teaching/learning Strategies: Teaching/learning Strategies:

The teaching and learning strategy have been designed on the The teaching and learning strategy have been designed on the
understanding of concepts and the ability to critically analyze and understanding of concepts and the ability to critically analyze and
apply the learned content through lectures, discussion, activities, case apply the learned content through lectures, discussion, activities, case
studies assignments using computer, multi-media and writing board studies assignments using computer, multi-media and writing board
instructional aids. instructional aids.

Assignments/Types and Number with calendar: Assignments/Types and Number with calendar:

A minimum of two assignments to be submitted before the written A minimum of two assignments to be submitted before the written
exams for each term. exams for each term.

Assessment and Examinations: Assessment and Examinations:

Sr. No. Elements Weightage Details Sr. No. Elements Weightage Details
1. Midterm 35% Mid Semester 1. Midterm 35% Mid Semester
Assessment Examination Assessment Examination
2. Formative 25% Assignments, Quizzes 2. Formative 25% Assignments, Quizzes
Assessment Presentations, projects, Assessment Presentations, projects,
discussions, class discussions, class
participation etc. participation etc.
3. Final 40% End of Semester 3. Final 40% End of Semester
Assessment Examination Assessment Examination

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Suggested Readings Suggested Readings

1. Skoog, D. A., Holler, F. J., & Crouch, S. R. (2017). Principles 1. Duarte, A., C., Duarte, R. (2020). Multidimensional Analytical
of instrumental analysis. Cengage learning. Techniques in Environmental Research. Netherlands: Elsevier
2. Pataki, L., &Zapp, E. (2013). Basic analytical chemistry (Vol. Science.
2). Elsevier. 2. Rao, D., Swamy, A. V. N., Reddy, D. D. (2020). Instrumental
3. Rouessac, F., & Rouessac, A. (2013). Chemical analysis: Methods of Analysis. India: CBS Publishers & Distributors.
modern instrumentation methods and techniques. John Wiley 3. Skoog, D. A., Holler, F. J., & Crouch, S. R. (2017). Principles
&Sons. of instrumental analysis. Cengage learning.
4. Sharma, B. K. (1981). Instrumental methods of chemical 4. Pataki, L., &Zapp, E. (2013). Basic analytical chemistry (Vol.
analysis. Krishna Prakashan Media. 2). Elsevier.
5. Srivastava, A. K. (2009). Instrumental Approach to Chemical 5. Rouessac, F., & Rouessac, A. (2013). Chemical analysis:
Analysis. S. Chand Publishing. modern instrumentation methods and techniques. John Wiley
&Sons.
6. Srivastava, A. K. (2009). Instrumental Approach to Chemical
Analysis. S. Chand Publishing.
7. Sharma, B. K. (1981). Instrumental methods of chemical
analysis. Krishna Prakashan Media.

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 Existing Revised
Title: Elective-I (Combustion Engineering) Title: Elective-I (Combustion Engineering)
Code Number: EE 713A Code Number: EE 713A
Credit Hours: (3+0) Credit Hours: (3+0)

Course Objectives Course Objectives

The course will enable students to: The course will enable students to:

1. Understand complex combustion calculations. 1. Understand complex combustion calculations.

2. Analyze combustion reaction systems and flame characteristics. 2. Analyze combustion reaction systems and flame characteristics.
3. Design novel combustion systems for recent applications. 3. Design novel combustion systems for recent applications.

Contents Contents

Unit 1: Combustion phenomena and flame characteristics Unit 1: Combustion phenomena and flame characteristics
1.1 Premixed and non-premixed flames 1.1 Premixed and non-premixed flames
1.2 Laminar and turbulent combustion phenomena 1.2 Laminar and turbulent combustion phenomena
1.3 Ignition 1.3 Ignition
1.4 Flame propagation 1.4 Flame propagation
1.5 Flame structure 1.5 Flame structure
1.6 Instabilities and swirl 1.6 Instabilities and swirl
1.7 Flame spread 1.7 Flame spread

Unit 2: Combustion reactors and kinetics Unit 2: Combustion reactors and kinetics
2.1 Multi-phase reactants 2.1 Multi-phase reactants
2.2 Development and validation of reaction kinetics 2.2 Development and validation of reaction kinetics
2.3 Modeling of combustion systems for conventional, alternative, 2.3 Modeling of combustion systems for conventional, alternative,
surrogate fuels, pollutants, particulate and aerosol formation and surrogate fuels, pollutants, particulate and aerosol formation and
abatement. abatement.
2.4 Advances in diagnostic and computational methods in 2.4 Advances in diagnostic and computational methods in
combustion combustion

Unit 3: Advanced Combustion Systems Unit 3: Advanced Combustion Systems

3.1 Novel techniques and state-of-the art applications of combustion 3.1 Novel techniques and state-of-the art applications of combustion
3.2. Combustion technologies and systems; including 3.2. Combustion technologies and systems; including
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 3.2.1 Fluidized bed systems 3.2.1 Fluidized bed systems
3.2.2 Internal combustion engines 3.2.2 Internal combustion engines
3.2.3 Gas turbines 3.2.3 Gas turbines
3.2.4 Small- and large-scale combustion and power generation 3.2.4 Small- and large-scale combustion and power generation
3.2.5 Catalytic combustion 3.2.5 Catalytic combustion
3.3. New technological advancements 3.3. New technological advancements

Teaching-learning Strategies: Teaching-learning Strategies:

The teaching and learning strategy have been designed on the The teaching and learning strategy have been designed on the
understanding of concepts and the ability to critically analyze and apply understanding of concepts and the ability to critically analyze and apply
the learned content through lectures, discussion, activities, case studies the learned content through lectures, discussion, activities, case studies
assignments using computer, multi-media and writing board assignments using computer, multi-media and writing board
instructional aids. instructional aids.

Assignments- Types and Number with calendar: Assignments- Types and Number with calendar:

A minimum of two assignments to be submitted before the written A minimum of two assignments to be submitted before the written
exams for each term. exams for each term.

Assessment and Examinations: Assessment and Examinations:

Sr. No. Elements Weightage Details Sr. No. Elements Weightage Details
1. Midterm 35% Mid Semester 1. Midterm 35% Mid Semester
Assessment Examination Assessment Examination
2. Formative 25% Assignments, Quizzes 2. Formative 25% Assignments, Quizzes
Assessment Presentations, projects, Assessment Presentations, projects,
discussions, class discussions, class
participation etc. participation etc.
3. Final 40% End of Semester 3. Final 40% End of Semester
Assessment Examination Assessment Examination

Suggested Readings: Suggested Readings:

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1. Kenneth W. Ragland, Kenneth M. Bryden, (2010), Combustion 1. Tian, Z., Y. (2023). Advanced Diagnostics in Combustion
Theory and Design, Wiley. Science. Singapore: Springer Nature Singapore.
2. Bruce G. Miller (M.S.), Bruce G. Miller, David A. Tillman, 2. Ragland, K. W., Bryden, K. M., Kong, S. (2022). Combustion
(2008), Combustion Theory and Design Issues for Solid Fuel Engineering. United Kingdom: CRC Press.
Systems, CRC Press. 3. Mishra, D., P. (2022). Advances in Combustion Technology.
3. Irvin Glassman, Richard A. Yetter, (2008), Combustion, Wiley. United States: CRC Press.
4. Samir Sarkar, (2010) Fuels & combustion, third Edition, CRC 4. Kenneth W. Ragland, Kenneth M. Bryden, (2010), Combustion
Press. Theory and Design, Wiley.
5. Samir Sarkar, (2010) Fuels & combustion, third Edition, CRC
Press.
6. Bruce G. Miller (M.S.), Bruce G. Miller, David A. Tillman,
(2008), Combustion Theory and Design Issues for Solid Fuel
Systems, CRC Press.
7. Irvin Glassman, Richard A. Yetter, (2008), Combustion, Wiley.

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 Existing Revised
Title: Elective-I (Advanced Thermochemical Conversion Processes) Title: Elective-I (Advanced Thermochemical Conversion Processes)
Code Number: EE 713B Code Number: EE 713B
Credit Hours: (3+0) Credit Hours: (3+0)

Course Objectives Course Objectives

The course will enable students to: The course will enable students to:

1. Differentiate between direct utilization of raw material and its 1. Restate the differences between direct utilization of raw material
thermo chemical conversion and its thermochemical conversion.
2. Apprehend technological advances in the conversion processes, 2. Demonstrate technological advances and the limitations in the
3. Understand technological limitations of the processes. conversion processes.

Contents Contents

Unit 1: Thermochemical Conversion Processes Unit 1: Thermochemical Conversion Processes

1.1 Types/Classification of conversion processes 1.1 Types/Classification of conversion processes
1.2 Thermochemical conversion processes 1.2 Thermochemical conversion processes

Unit 2: Thermal Decomposition Mechanisms Unit 2: Thermal Decomposition Mechanisms

2.1 Thermal Decomposition Mechanisms of coal 2.1 Thermal Decomposition Mechanisms of coal
2.2 Thermal Decomposition Mechanisms of Biorenewables 2.2 Thermal Decomposition Mechanisms of Biorenewables

Unit 3: Hydrothermal Liquefaction Unit 3: Hydrothermal Liquefaction

3.1 Direct Liquification/High Temperature Liquification (HTL) 3.1 Direct Liquification/High Temperature Liquification (HTL)
3.1.1 Anaerobic digestion 3.1.1 Anaerobic digestion
3.1.2 Catalytic combustion 3.1.2 Catalytic combustion
3.1.3 Upgraded products 3.1.3 Upgraded products
3.1.4 The Role of Water During the HTL Process 3.1.4 The Role of Water During the HTL Process
3.1.5 HTL applications 3.1.5 HTL applications
3.2 Indirect Liquification 3.2 Indirect Liquification

Unit 4: Direct Combustion Unit 4: Direct Combustion

4.1 Combustion Efficiency 4.1 Combustion Efficiency

Unit 5: Pyrolysis Processes Unit 5: Pyrolysis Processes

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5.1 Reaction Mechanism of Pyrolysis 5.1 Reaction Mechanism of Pyrolysis
5.2 Recent developments 5.2 Recent developments

Unit 6: Gasification Unit 6: Gasification

6.1 Coal gasification systems 6.1 Coal gasification systems
6.2 Biomass gasification systems 6.2 Biomass gasification systems
6.3 Types of gasifiers 6.3 Types of gasifiers
6.4 Fischer–Tropsch Synthesis 6.4 Fischer–Tropsch Synthesis
6.5 Supercritical Steam Gasification 6.5 Supercritical Steam Gasification
6.6 Integrated Gasification Combined Cycle (IGCC) 6.6 Integrated Gasification Combined Cycle (IGCC)

Teaching/learning Strategies: Teaching/learning Strategies:

The teaching and learning strategy have been designed on the The teaching and learning strategy have been designed on the
understanding of concepts and the ability to critically analyze and apply understanding of concepts and the ability to critically analyze and apply
the learned content through lectures, discussion, activities, case studies the learned content through lectures, discussion, activities, case studies
assignments using computer, multi-media and writing board assignments using computer, multi-media and writing board
instructional aids. instructional aids.

Assignments/Types and Number with calendar: Assignments/Types and Number with calendar:

A minimum of two assignments to be submitted before the written A minimum of two assignments to be submitted before the written
exams for each term. exams for each term.

Assessment and Examinations: Assessment and Examinations:

Sr. Elements Weightage Details Sr. Elements Weightage Details

No. No.
1. Midterm 35% Mid Semester 1. Midterm 35% Mid Semester
Assessment Examination Assessment Examination
2. Formative 25% Assignments, 2. Formative 25% Assignments,
Assessment Quizzes Assessment Quizzes
Presentations, Presentations,
projects, projects,
discussions, class discussions, class
participation etc. participation etc.

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 3. Final Assessment 40% End of Semester 3. Final Assessment 40% End of Semester
Examination Examination

Suggested Readings Suggested Readings

1. Robert C. Brown (2011). Thermochemical Processing of 1. Alobaid, F., Ströhle, J. (2021). Thermochemical Conversion
Biomass, John Wiley & Sons. Processes for Solid Fuels and Renewable
2. Ashok Pandey, Thallada Bhaskar, Michael Stöcker and Rajeev Energies. Switzerland: MDPI AG.
Sukumaran (2015). Recent advances in thermochemical 2. Dhanavath, K. N. (2022). Biofuels: Thermochemical
conversion of biomass, 1st edition, Elsevier. Conversion Process. Mauritius: Amazon Digital Services LLC -
3. Christopher Higman, Maarten van der Burget (2003). Kdp.
Gasification, 1st Edition, Gulf Professional Publishing 3. Ashok Pandey, Thallada Bhaskar, Michael Stöcker and Rajeev
(Elsevier). Amsterdam. Sukumaran (2015). Recent advances in thermochemical
4. R. Arora (2013). Microbial Biotechnology: Energy and conversion of biomass, 1st edition, Elsevier.
Environment, 1st edition, CABI, Wallingford, Oxfordshire. 4. R. Arora (2013). Microbial Biotechnology: Energy and
5. S.S. Kenneth, I. Twardowska, T. Punshon, A. K. Alva (2010) Environment, 1st edition, CABI, Wallingford, Oxfordshire.
Coal Combustion by Products and Environmental Issues, 5. Robert C. Brown (2011). Thermochemical Processing of
Springer. USA Biomass, John Wiley & Sons.
6. S.S. Kenneth, I. Twardowska, T. Punshon, A. K. Alva (2010)
Coal Combustion by Products and Environmental Issues,
Springer. USA
7. Christopher Higman, Maarten van der Burget (2003).
Gasification, 1st Edition, Gulf Professional Publishing
(Elsevier). Amsterdam.

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 Existing Revised
Title: Elective-I (Bio-based Energy Systems) Title: Elective-I (Bio-based Energy Systems)
Code Number: EE 713C Code Number: EE 713C
Credit Hours: (3+0) Credit Hours: (3+0)

Course Objectives Course Objectives

The course will enable students to: The course will enable students to:

1. Identify potential of various bio-based fuel and energy options. 1. Identify potential of various bio-based fuel and energy options.
2. Analyze the biotechnological maneuvering for the production 2. Analyze the biotechnological maneuvering for the production
and optimization of product-oriented bioprocessing. and optimization of product-oriented bioprocessing.
3. Exploit market prominence of biofuel/bioenergy. 3. Exploit market prominence of biofuel/bioenergy.

Unit 1: Bioenergy Unit 1: Bioenergy

1.1 Products, Feedstocks, and Co-products 1.1 Products, Feedstocks, and Co-products
1.2 Socio-Economic and Ecological Impacts of Bioenergy 1.2 Socio-Economic and Ecological Impacts of Bioenergy
1.3 Challenges to Bioenergy Development 1.3 Environmental Impact of Bio-based Energy Systems
1.4 Bio-based Energy Options 1.4 Challenges to Bioenergy Development
1.5 Biofuels 1.5 Bio-based Energy Options
1.6 Fossil Fuel Biotechnology 1.6 Biofuels
1.7 Future Applications of Biotechnology to the Energy Industry 1.7 Fossil Fuel Biotechnology
1.8 Future Applications of Biotechnology to the Energy Industry

Unit 2: Bioprocessing Unit 2: Bioprocessing

2.1 Biotechnological Exploitation for Bioprocessing 2.1 Biotechnological Exploitation for Bioprocessing
2.2 Bioreactors and Large-Scale Fermenters 2.2 Bioreactors and Large-Scale Fermenters
2.3 Fermentation Technology and Operation 2.3 Fermentation Technology and Operation
2.4 Modeling and Simulation of Biochemical Processes 2.4 Modeling and Simulation of Biochemical Processes
2.5 Standalone Simulators: Celldesigner® and Cellware® 2.5 Standalone Simulators: Celldesigner® and Cellware®

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Unit 3: Balances and Microbial Rates Unit 3: Balances and Microbial Rates
3.1 Microorganisms and their function in nature 3.1 Microorganisms and their function in nature
3.2 Microbial Growth 3.2 Microbial Growth
3.3 Broth Balances 3.3 Broth Balances
3.4 Gas Phase Balances 3.4 Gas Phase Balances
3.5 Q-rates and Chemostat 3.5 Q-rates and Chemostat
3.6 Synthetic and Systems Biology 3.6 Synthetic and Systems Biology
3.7 Design and Construction of Biosystems and Microcosms 3.7 Design and Construction of Biosystems and Microcosms

Unit 4: Up- and Down-Stream Processing Unit 4: Up- and Down-Stream Processing
4.1 Process Integration 4.1 Process Integration
4.2 Pretreatment and Process Hydrolysis 4.2 Pretreatment and Process Hydrolysis
4.3 Separation and Formulation 4.3 Separation and Formulation
4.4 Process Evaluation 4.4 Process Evaluation
4.5 Recovery and Purification of Small and Large Molecules 4.5 Recovery and Purification of Small and Large Molecules

Unit 5: Enzyme Engineering and Optimization Unit 5: Enzyme Engineering and Optimization
5.1 Biocatalysts and Enzymatic Processes 5.1 Biocatalysts and Enzymatic Processes
5.2 Metabolic Enzyme Improvement for Biofuels Production 5.2 Metabolic Enzyme Improvement for Biofuels Production
5.3 Plug-and-play Pathway Enzyme Engineering Techniques 5.3 Plug-and-play Pathway Enzyme Engineering Techniques
5.4 Protein Engineering for Faster Enzyme activity 5.4 Protein Engineering for Faster Enzyme activity

Unit 6: Biobased Products for a Sustainable Bioeconomy Unit 6: Biobased Products for a Sustainable Bioeconomy
6.1 Contribution of Biorefinery and Bioconversion to Sustainable 6.1 Contribution of Biorefinery and Bioconversion to Sustainable
Innovation Innovation
6.2 Biobased Economy 6.2 Biobased Economy
6.3 Production and Commercialization of Bioenergy 6.3 Production and Commercialization of Bioenergy
6.4 Design of a Sustainable Business Case 6.4 Design of a Sustainable Business Case
6.5 Economics of a Process Design 6.5 Economics of a Process Design
6.6 Environmental Assessment of a Process Design 6.6 Environmental Assessment of a Process Design
6.7 Sustainability in a Global Context 6.7 Sustainability in a Global Context

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 Unit 7: Mitigation Strategies and Sustainable Bio-Based Energy
Solutions
7.1 Technological advancements and process optimizations to reduce
environmental impacts.
7.2 Waste management and utilization in bioenergy production
7.3 Sustainable land management practices for bio-based feedstock
cultivation
7.4 Policy frameworks and incentives for promoting environmentally
friendly bio-based energy solutions

Teaching-learning Strategies: Teaching-learning Strategies:

The teaching and learning strategy have been designed on the The teaching and learning strategy have been designed on the
understanding of concepts and the ability to critically analyze and apply understanding of concepts and the ability to critically analyze and apply
the learned content through lectures, discussion, activities, case studies the learned content through lectures, discussion, activities, case studies
assignments using computer, multi-media and writing board assignments using computer, multi-media and writing board
instructional aids. instructional aids.

Assignments- Types and Number with calendar: Assignments- Types and Number with calendar:

A minimum of two assignments to be submitted before the written A minimum of two assignments to be submitted before the written
exams for each term. exams for each term.

Assessment and Examinations: Assessment and Examinations:

Sr. Elements Weightage Details Sr. Elements Weightage Details

No. No.
1. Midterm 35% Mid Semester 1. Midterm 35% Mid Semester
Assessment Examination Assessment Examination

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 2. Formative 25% Assignments, 2. Formative 25% Assignments,
Assessment Quizzes Assessment Quizzes
Presentations, Presentations,
projects, projects,
discussions, class discussions, class
participation etc. participation etc.
3. Final Assessment 40% End of Semester 3. Final Assessment 40% End of Semester
Examination Examination

Suggested Readings: Suggested Readings:

1. Popp, J., Kovács, S., Oláh, J., Divéki, Z., & Balázs, E. (2021).
1. Mudde, R., Noorman, H., & Reuss, M. (2017). Bioreactor Bioeconomy: Biomass and biomass-based energy supply and
modeling. Industrial Biotechnology: Products and Processes, demand. New Biotechnology, 60, 76-84.
81-128. 2. Sahoo, U. (2021). Hybrid Renewable Energy Systems. United
2. Hasunuma, T., & Kondo, A. (2017). Production of Fuels and Kingdom: Wiley.
Chemicals from Biomass by Integrated Bioprocesses. Industrial 3. Neary, D. G. (2018). Impacts of Bio-Based Energy Generation
Biotechnology: Products and Processes, 159-186. Fuels on Water and Soil Resources. In Energy Systems and
3. R. Arora, ed., (2013). Microbial Biotechnology: Energy and
Environment. IntechOpen.
Environment, 1st edition, CABI, Wallingford, Oxfordshire. 4. Mudde, R., Noorman, H., & Reuss, M. (2017). Bioreactor
modeling. Industrial Biotechnology: Products and Processes,
81-128.
5. Hasunuma, T., & Kondo, A. (2017). Production of Fuels and
Chemicals from Biomass by Integrated Bioprocesses. Industrial
Biotechnology: Products and Processes, 159-186.
6. R. Arora, ed., (2013). Microbial Biotechnology: Energy and
Environment, 1st edition, CABI, Wallingford, Oxfordshire.

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 Existing Revised
Title: Elective-I (Carbon Capture and Storage) Title: Elective-I (Carbon Capture and Storage)
Code Number: EE 713D Code Number: EE 713D
Credit Hours: (3+0) Credit Hours: (3+0)

Course Objectives Course Objectives

The course will enable students to: The course will enable students to:

1. Understand carbon separation and capture processes 1. Understand carbon separation and capture processes
2. Assess applicability of available carbon capture technologies 2. Assess applicability of available carbon capture technologies
3. Design strategy for permanent and safe storage of CO2 while 3. Design strategy for permanent and safe storage of CO2 while
considering the key geological factors. considering the key geological factors.

Contents Contents

Unit 1: Carbon, Energy, and the Atmosphere Unit 1: Carbon, Energy, and the Atmosphere
1.1 Greenhouse Emissions and Global Warming 1.1 Greenhouse Emissions and Global Warming
1.2 Climate Models 1.2 Climate Models
1.3 The Carbon Cycle 1.3 The Carbon Cycle
1.4 Carbon Neutrality 1.4 Carbon Neutrality
1.5 The Kyoto Protocol 1.5 The Kyoto Protocol
1.6 The Paris Agreement 1.6 The Paris Agreement

Unit 2: Carbon Capture Unit 2: Carbon Capture

2.1 Post-Combustion Capture Technology 2.1 Post-Combustion Capture Technology
2.2 Oxy-Combustion Capture Technology 2.2 Oxy-Combustion Capture Technology
2.3 Pre-Combustion Capture Technology 2.3 Pre-Combustion Capture Technology
2.4 Current Options and Developments 2.4 Current Options and Developments
2.5 Challenges 2.5 Challenges
2.6 Absorption 2.6 Absorption
2.6.1 Design of Absorption Process 2.6.1 Design of Absorption Process
2.6.2 Selection of Absorbent 2.6.2 Selection of Absorbent
2.6.3 Optimization of an Absorption Process 2.6.3 Optimization of an Absorption Process
2.7 Adsorption 2.7 Adsorption
2.7.1 Design of Adsorption Process 2.7.1 Design of Adsorption Process
2.7.2 Selection of Adsorbent 2.7.2 Selection of Adsorbent
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 2.7.3 Novel Materials for Adsorption 2.7.3 Novel Materials for Adsorption
2.8 Membrane 2.8 Membrane
2.8.1 Design of Membrane Process 2.8.1 Design of Membrane Process
2.8.2 Selection of Membrane Materials 2.8.2 Selection of Membrane Materials
2.8.3 Membrane Research 2.8.3 Membrane Research
2.9 Novel CO2 Sequestration Approaches 2.9 Novel CO2 Sequestration Approaches
2.9.1 Biological Sequestration 2.9.1 Biological Sequestration
2.9.2 Geoengineering with special reference to Ocean 2.9.2 Geoengineering with special reference to Ocean
Fertilization Fertilization

Unit 3: Carbon Storage Unit 3: Carbon Storage

3.1 Carbon Transport Considerations 3.1 Carbon Transport Considerations
3.2 Subsurface Geological Carbon Storage 3.2 Subsurface Geological Carbon Storage
3.3 Reservoirs, Seals and Traps 3.3 Reservoirs, Seals and Traps
3.4 Storage in Aquifer and Depleted Oilfields 3.4 Storage in Aquifer and Depleted Oilfields
3.5 Storage in Abandoned Coal Mines 3.5 Storage in Abandoned Coal Mines
3.6 Storage coupled with Enhanced Coalbed Methane Production 3.6 Storage coupled with Enhanced Coalbed Methane Production
3.7 Storage coupled Enhanced Oil Recovery 3.7 Storage coupled Enhanced Oil Recovery
3.8 Carbon Storage Risk Mitigation 3.8 Carbon Storage Risk Mitigation
3.9 CO2 QUALSTORE® Guidelines 3.9 CO2 QUALSTORE® Guidelines

Unit 4: Carbon Capture and Storage: Social Perspective Unit 4: Carbon Capture and Storage: Social Perspective
4.1 Policy Framework 4.6 Policy Framework
4.2 Legal Implications 4.7 Legal Implications
4.3 Construction of a Legal Framework for Safe Geological 4.8 Construction of a Legal Framework for Safe Geological
Storage of Carbon Storage of Carbon
4.4 Regulatory Issues 4.9 Regulatory Issues
4.5 CCS Projects: Public-Private Partnership 4.10 CCS Projects: Public-Private Partnership

Unit 5: The Future of Carbon Capture and Storage Unit 5: The Future of Carbon Capture and Storage
5.1 Global Carbon Storage Potential 5.4 Global Carbon Storage Potential
5.2 CO2 Pollution and Waste Disposal 5.5 CO2 Pollution and Waste Disposal
5.3 CCS: A Global Industry 5.6 CCS: A Global Industry

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Teaching/learning Strategies: Teaching/learning Strategies:

The teaching and learning strategy have been designed on the The teaching and learning strategy have been designed on the
understanding of concepts and the ability to critically analyze and apply understanding of concepts and the ability to critically analyze and apply
the learned content through lectures, discussion, activities, case studies the learned content through lectures, discussion, activities, case studies
assignments using computer, multi-media and writing board assignments using computer, multi-media and writing board
instructional aids. instructional aids.

Assignments/Types and Number with calendar: Assignments/Types and Number with calendar:

A minimum of two assignments to be submitted before the written A minimum of two assignments to be submitted before the written
exams for each term. exams for each term.

Assessment and Examinations: Assessment and Examinations:

Sr. No. Elements Weightage Details Sr. No. Elements Weightage Details
1. Midterm 35% Mid Semester 1. Midterm 35% Mid Semester
Assessment Examination Assessment Examination
2. Formative 25% Assignments, Quizzes 2. Formative 25% Assignments, Quizzes
Assessment Presentations, projects, Assessment Presentations, projects,
discussions, class discussions, class
participation etc. participation etc.
3. Final 40% End of Semester 3. Final 40% End of Semester
Assessment Examination Assessment Examination

Suggested Readings Suggested Readings

1. Wang, Qiang, (2019). Post-combustion carbon dioxide capture 1. Uwer, D., Zimmer, D. (2020). Carbon Capture and Storage: The
materials, ISSN 978-1-78801-335-2, Royal Society of Legal Landscape of Climate Change Mitigation
Chemistry. Technology. United Kingdom: Globe Law and Business
2. Feron, P. (Ed.). (2016). Absorption-based post-combustion Limited.
capture of carbon dioxide. Woodhead Publishing. 2. Wang, Qiang, (2019). Post-combustion carbon dioxide capture
3. Surampalli, R. Y., Zhang, T. C., Tyagi, R. D., Naidu, R., Gurjar, materials, ISSN 978-1-78801-335-2, Royal Society of
B. R., Ojha, C. S. P., & Kao, C. M. (Eds.). (2015, January). Chemistry.
Carbon capture and storage: Physical, chemical, and biological
methods. American Society of Civil Engineers.
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4. Hester, R. E., & Harrison, R. M. (Eds.). (2010). Carbon capture: 3. Ballerat-Busserolles, K., & Wu, Y. (2018). Cutting-edge
sequestration and storage (Vol. 29). Royal Society of Chemistry. Technology for Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage. J. J.
5. Stephen A. Rackley, (2010). Carbon Capture and storage, ISBN: Carroll (Ed.). John Wiley & Sons.
978-1-85617-636-1, Butterworth-Heinemann publications, 4. Feron, P. (Ed.). (2016). Absorption-based post-combustion
6. Wilcox, J. (2012). Carbon capture. Springer Science & Business capture of carbon dioxide. Woodhead Publishing.
Media. 5. Surampalli, R. Y., Zhang, T. C., Tyagi, R. D., Naidu, R., Gurjar,
7. Bandyopadhyay, A. (Ed.). (2014). Carbon capture and storage: B. R., Ojha, C. S. P., & Kao, C. M. (Eds.). (2015, January).
CO2 management technologies. CRC Press. Carbon capture and storage: Physical, chemical, and biological
8. Ballerat-Busserolles, K., & Wu, Y. (2018). Cutting-edge methods. American Society of Civil Engineers.
Technology for Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage. J. J. 6. Bandyopadhyay, A. (Ed.). (2014). Carbon capture and storage:
Carroll (Ed.). John Wiley & Sons. CO2 management technologies. CRC Press.
7. Wilcox, J. (2012). Carbon capture. Springer Science & Business
Media.
8. Stephen A. Rackley, (2010). Carbon Capture and storage, ISBN:
978-1-85617-636-1, Butterworth-Heinemann publications,
9. Hester, R. E., & Harrison, R. M. (Eds.). (2010). Carbon capture:
sequestration and storage (Vol. 29). Royal Society of Chemistry.

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 Existing New Course
This subject is introduced to align this course with the proposed Title: Elective-I (Environmental Policy and
degree program title. Governance)
Code Number: EE 713E
Credit Hours: (3+0)

Course Objectives

The course will enable students to:

1. Explain environmental governance and its institutions and

actors.
2. Analyze international environmental policy.
3. Discuss the environmental legislation, policies, and institutions
of Pakistan as well as the world.
Contents
Unit 1: Environmental Governance
1.1 Introduction: Concept of governance
1.2 Historical context
1.3 Role of key nation states
1.4 Environmental governance emergence as an object of global
governance
1.5 Causes and consequences of the shift from government to
governance
1.6 Main and emerging modes of governance
1.7 Theme of Participation
1.8 Different orders, or levels, of governance

Unit 2: Institutions, Rules, Actors, and Their Role in

Global and Local Governance
2.1 Importance of institutions and rules in enabling collective
action

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2.2 Theories of institutionalism and the importance of
institutional design
2.3 Introduction to key actors involved in environmental
governance, including the state, society, business, supra-
national organizations, international scientific advisory
bodies, NGOs, and sub-national actors.
2.4 Role of actors in environmental governance at the global level
2.5 Process of international meetings
2.6 Associated architecture of institutions and rules
2.7 Key conferences, institutions, and initiatives
2.8 Challenge of implementing agreements
2.9 Future of environmental institutions at the global level
2.10 Environmental legislation from the constitution of Pakistan
2.11 Environmental Policies in Pakistan (Federal provincial, and
local legislation) and respective rules and regulations.
2.12 Environmental Institutions in Pakistan at the Federal and
provincial level

Unit 3: Networks and Markets

3.1 Network mode of governance
3.2 Power of networks and their characteristics
3.3 Importance of transnational networks in implementing
environmental agreements
3.4 Success of certification and auditing networks
3.5 Pros and cons of corporate social responsibility
3.6 Assessment of the strengths and weaknesses of network
governance
3.7 Basic principles of the market approach to environmental
governance
3.8 Exploration of different market approaches such as; the
European Emissions Trading Scheme, the Clean Development

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 Mechanism, and the Reduced Emissions from Deforestation
and Degradation schemes, in-depth.
3.9 Different ways to place financial values on the environment
and their implications.
3.10 Assessment of the strengths and weaknesses of market
governance
3.11 Key role of states in framing and regulating markets

Unit 4: Transition Management and Adaptive Governance

4.1 Concept of transition management
4.2 Role of transition management in climate change mitigation
4.3 Concept of technological transition
4.4 Transition management as a mode of governance
4.5 Assessment of the strengths and weaknesses of transition
management
4.6 Adaptive governance as a mode of environmental governance
4.7 Aims of adaptive governance to manage social and ecological
systems.
4.8 Core concepts of resilience and the adaptive cycle
4.9 Role of adaptive governance in climate change adaptation
4.10 Assessment of the strengths and weaknesses of adaptive
governance

Unit 5: Participation and Politics

5.1 Theme of participation and the politics of environmental
governance
5.2 Importance of Participation in modes of governance
5.3 Concepts of risk and the precautionary principle
5.4 Rationale for involving the public in decision-making.
5.5 Main models of public participation
5.6 Examples to assess the strengths and weaknesses of the
participatory model.

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5.7 Grass-roots activism and alternative political visions

Teaching-learning Strategies:

The teaching and learning strategy has been designed on the

understanding of concepts and the ability to critically analyze and
apply the learned content through lectures, discussion, activities, case
studies assignments using computer, multi-media and writing board
instructional aids.

Assignments- Types and Number with calendar:

A minimum of two assignments to be submitted before the written

exams for each term.

Assessment and Examinations:

Sr. Elements Weightage Details

No.
4. Midterm 35% Mid Semester
Assessment Examination
5. Formative 25% Assignments,
Assessment Quizzes
Presentations,
projects,
discussions, class
participation etc.
6. Final 40% End of Semester
Assessment Examination

Suggested Readings:
1. Rosenbaum, W. A. (2022). Environmental Politics and Policy
(12th ed.). CQ Press1.

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2. Gumbert, T. (2022). Responsibility in Environmental
Governance: Unwrapping the Global Food Waste
Dilemma. Switzerland: Springer International Publishing.
3. Petrie, M. (2021). Environmental Governance and Greening
Fiscal Policy: Government Accountability for Environmental
Stewardship. Palgrave Macmillan2.
4. Vatn, A. (2015). Environmental Governance: Institutions,
Policies and Actions. Edward Elgar Publishing3.
5. Dryzek, J. S., Norgaard, R. B., & Schlosberg, D. (2013). Climate-
Challenged Society. Oxford University Press.
6. Evans, J. (2012). Environmental Governance. United
Kingdom: Taylor & Francis.
7. Jordan, A., & Adelle, C. (Eds.). (2012). Environmental Policy in
the European Union: Contexts, Actors and Policy Dynamics (3rd
ed.). Earthscan.

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 Existing New Course
This subject is introduced to align this course with the proposed Title: Elective-I (Climate Change: Impacts and
degree program title. Solutions)
Code Number: EE 713F
Credit Hours: (3+0)

Course Objectives

The course will enable students to:

1. Explain past and present lessons from climate change and

specific futuristic predictions.
2. Analyze the severe impacts of climate change on freshwater
systems, agriculture, marine environments, and human health
and settlements.
3. Discuss the strategies of climate change in the context of
policy, politics, and economics.
Contents
Unit 1: Climate Change-Past, Present, and Future
1.1 Earth and Greenhouse Effect
1.2 Past Climate Change: Lessons from history (six historic
periods)
1.3 Methods of Determining Past Climates and Ecosystems
1.4 Recent Climate Change
1.5 Atmospheric Temperatures
1.6 Water Vapor and Precipitation
1.7 Ocean Circulation Patterns
1.8 Snow and Ice
1.9 Future Climate Change: The Twenty-First Century and
Beyond
1.10 Global Climate Models
1.11 Scenario-Based Climate Predictions

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1.12 Regional Climates and Extreme Events

Unit 2: Impact of Climate Change on Freshwater Systems

2.1 Surface and Ground Water
2.2 Drought and Soil Moisture
2.3 Lake and Stream Biota
2.4 Human Infrastructure
2.5 Wetlands
2.6 The Cryosphere
2.7 Managing Water

Unit 3: Impact of Climate Change on Agriculture

3.1 Inter-relation of Climate Change and Agriculture
3.2 US Agriculture
3.3 Global Agriculture
3.4 Pakistan Agriculture

Unit 4: Impacts of Climate Change on the Marine

Environment
4.1 Sea Level Rise
4.2 Ocean Currents and Circulation
4.3 Marine Biogeochemistry
4.4 Marine Ecosystems

Unit 5: Impacts of Climate Change on Human Health,

Settlements, and Infrastructure
5.1 Energy
5.2 Environmental and Air Quality
5.3 Extreme Climatic Events
5.4 Impact of Heat Stress
5.5 Infectious Diseases
5.6 Interaction and Secondary Effects

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Unit 6: Climate Change Mitigation
6.1 Reducing the impacts
6.2 Capture or Sequester Carbon Emissions
6.3 Global Warming Reduction via Geoengineering
6.4 Enhance Natural Carbon Sinks
6.5 Convert to Carbon-Free and Renewable Energy Technologies
6.6 Energy Conservation
6.7 Climate Change Adaptation
6.8 Climate Change Action

Unit 7: Climate Change: Policy, Politics, and Economics

7.1 International Cooperation: From Montreal to Kyoto
7.2 Meeting Kyoto Targets
7.3 Post-Kyoto Developments
7.4 Politics of Climate Change
7.5 Kyoto without the US
7.6 Benefits and Costs of Climate Change
7.7 The Future: What is Needed?

Teaching-learning Strategies:

The teaching and learning strategy have been designed on the

understanding of concepts and the ability to critically analyze and
apply the learned content through lectures, discussion, activities, case
studies assignments using computer, multi-media and writing board
instructional aids.

Assignments- Types and Number with calendar:

A minimum of two assignments to be submitted before the written

exams for each term.
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Assessment and Examinations:

Sr. Elements Weightage Details

No.
1. Midterm 35% Mid Semester
Assessment Examination
2. Formative 25% Assignments,
Assessment Quizzes
Presentations,
projects,
discussions, class
participation etc.
3.
Final 40% End of Semester
Assessment Examination
Suggested Readings:
1. Pindyck, R. S. (2022). Climate future: Averting and adapting to
climate change. Oxford University Press.
2. Gates, B. (2021). How to Avoid a Climate Disaster: The Solutions
We Have and the Breakthroughs We Need. United States: Knopf
Canada.
3. Fletcher, C. H., Fletcher, C. (2018). Climate Change: What The
Science Tells Us. United Kingdom: Wiley.
4. Bulkeley, H. (2012). Cities and Climate Change (1st ed.).
Routledge. [Link]
5. Bulkeley, H., & Newell, P. (2010). Governing Climate Change (1st
ed.). Routledge. [Link]
6. Moser, S. C., & Dilling, L. (Eds.). (2007). Creating a climate for
change: Communicating climate change and facilitating social
change. Cambridge University Press.
7. Hardy, J. T. (2003). Climate change: causes, effects, and solutions.
John Wiley & Sons.

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 Existing Revised
Title: Research Seminar-I* Title: Research Seminar-I*
Code Number: EE 714 Code Number: EE 714
Credit Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 0

Course Objectives Course Objectives

The seminar will enable students to: The seminar will enable students to:

1. Present ideas in front of peers 1. Present ideas in front of peers

2. Respond to audience questions with confidence. 2. Respond to audience questions with confidence.
3. To Reconcile himself/herself during presentation. 3. To Reconcile himself/herself during presentation.
4. Develop research presentations skills 4. Develop research presentations skills

* Students will present/attend research seminar during this * Students will present/attend research seminar during this
course work. course work.

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 Semester-II
Existing Revised
Title: Modeling and Simulation of Energy Systems Title: Modeling and Simulation of Energy Systems
Code Number: EE 721 Code Number: EE 721
Credit Hours: (3+0) Credit Hours: (3+0)

Course Objectives Course Objectives

The course will enable students to: The course will enable students to:

1. Develop an appropriate model of the system 1. Develop an appropriate model of the system
2. Use computer tools to simulate the process 2. Use computer tools to simulate the process
3. Run simulations to generate Results 3. Run simulations to generate Results
4. Evaluate results and make adjustments in models/simulations 4. Evaluate results and make adjustments in models/simulations
5. Design energy systems 5. Design energy systems

Contents Contents

Unit 1: Modeling and Simulation in Energy Systems Unit 1: Modeling and Simulation in Energy Systems
1.1 Importance of Modeling and Simulation 1.1 Importance of Modeling and Simulation
1.2 Applications of Modeling and Simulation 1.2 Applications of Modeling and Simulation
1.3 Limitations of Modeling and Simulation 1.3 Limitations of Modeling and Simulation
1.4 Nature of Energy Systems Models and Analysis
Unit 2: Design of Energy Systems 1.5 Response of Energy Systems and their Analysis
2.1. Nature of Energy Systems Models and Analysis.
2.2. Response of Energy Systems and their Analysis. Unit-2: An integrated scenario-based energy-environment
modeling tool
Unit 3: Quantitative Techniques 2.1. Scenarios for energy consumption: load balancing &
3.1. Quantitative techniques: Interpolation - polynomial, calculations
Lagrangian 2.2. Range of assumption on energy production and consumption
3.2 Curve fitting; Regression analysis; Systems simulation - 2.3. Economic development
information flow diagram. 2.4. Effective cost and flexibility
3.3 Optimization: objectives/constraints, problem formulation. 2.5. Transparency and user-friendliness
3.4 Linear programming - sensitivity analysis.

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3.5 Dynamic programming, Search techniques- Unit 3: Quantitative Techniques
univariate/multivariate. 3.1. Quantitative techniques: Interpolation - polynomial,
3.6 Pinch analysis. Lagrangian
3.7 Energy Economy Models: Scenario generation, Input-Output 3.2 Curve fitting; Regression analysis; Systems simulation -
Models. information flow diagram.
3.3 Optimization: objectives/constraints, problem formulation.
Unit 4: Use of Selective Software from the followings; 3.4 Linear programming - sensitivity analysis.
4.1 Aspen Plus and Hysys 3.5 Dynamic programming, Search techniques-
4.2 Energy Pro univariate/multivariate.
4.3 Matlab 3.6 Pinch analysis.
4.4 Smart Energy Software 3.7 Energy Economy Models: Scenario generation, Input-Output
4.5 Macro-e Models.
4.6 HOMER Energy
4.7 EnMAT Energy Management Unit 4: Use of Selective Software from the followings;
4.8 e-Quest 4.1 Integrated Environmental Control Model
4.9 Transys 4.2 Aspen Plus and Hysys
4.3 Energy Pro
4.4 HOMER Energy
4.5 Matlab
4.6 Smart Energy Software
4.7 Macro-e
4.8 EnMAT Energy Management
4.9 e-Quest
4.10 Transys

Teaching-learning Strategies:
Teaching-learning Strategies:
The teaching and learning strategy have been designed on the
The teaching and learning strategy have been designed on the understanding of concepts and the ability to critically analyze and
understanding of concepts and the ability to critically analyze and apply the learned content through lectures, discussion, activities, case
apply the learned content through lectures, discussion, activities, case studies assignments using computer, multi-media and writing board
studies assignments using computer, multi-media and writing board instructional aids.
instructional aids.
Assignments- Types and Number with calendar:
Assignments- Types and Number with calendar:
A minimum of two assignments to be submitted before the written
exams for each term.
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A minimum of two assignments to be submitted before the written
exams for each term. Assessment and Examinations:

Assessment and Examinations: Sr. Elements Weightage Details

No.
Sr. Elements Weightage Details 1. Midterm 35% Mid Semester
No. Assessment Examination
1. Midterm 35% Mid Semester 2. Formative 25% Assignments,
Assessment Examination Assessment Quizzes
2. Formative 25% Assignments, Presentations,
Assessment Quizzes projects,
Presentations, discussions, class
projects, participation etc.
discussions, class 3.
Final 40% End of Semester
participation etc. Assessment Examination
3.
Final 40% End of Semester Suggested Readings:
Assessment Examination
Suggested Readings: 1. Bala, B. K. (2022). Energy Systems Modeling and Policy
Analysis. United States: Taylor & Francis Group.
1. Severence, F. L. (2009). System Modeling and Simulation in 2. Sayyaadi, H. (2020). Modeling, Assessment, and Optimization
Energy Systems: An Introduction. John Wiley & Sons. of Energy Systems. Netherlands: Elsevier Science.
2. Law, A. M., Kelton, W. D., & Kelton, W. D. 3. Adams, T., A. (2019). Processes Modeling and Simulation of
(2000). Simulation modeling and analysis (Vol. 3). New York: Energy Systems. Switzerland: MDPI AG.
McGraw-Hill. 4. Severence, F. L. (2009). System Modeling and Simulation in
3. Chau, P. C. (2002). Process control: a first course with Energy Systems: An Introduction. John Wiley & Sons.
MATLAB. Cambridge University Press. 5. Smith, R. (2005). Chemical process: design and integration.
4. Davis, Timothy A. and Sigmon, Kermit, (2004). MATLAB John Wiley & Sons.
Primer, 7th Ed, Chapman & Hall/CRC. 6. Davis, Timothy A. and Sigmon, Kermit, (2004). MATLAB
5. Smith, R. (2005). Chemical process: design and integration. Primer, 7th Ed, Chapman & Hall/CRC.
John Wiley & Sons. 7. Chau, P. C. (2002). Process control: a first course with
MATLAB. Cambridge University Press.
8. Law, A. M., Kelton, W. D., & Kelton, W. D.
(2000). Simulation modeling and analysis (Vol. 3). New York:
McGraw-Hill.

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 Existing Revised
Title: Advances in Energy and Environmental Engineering Title: Advances in Energy and Environmental Engineering
Code Number: EE 722 Code Number: EE 722
Credit Hours: (3+0) Credit Hours: (3+0)

Course Objectives Course Objectives

The course will enable students to: The course will enable students to:

1. Understand energy and environmental challenges 1. Comprehend the challenges in energy and environmental
2. In-depth understanding of Thermochemical and clean engineering and propose plausible solutions.
environmental processes and technologies. 2. Devise environmentally sustainable technologies for energy
3. Apply their knowledge to Propose solutions for existing generation.
problems.

Contents Contents

Unit 1: State of the art energy production processes Unit 1: State of the art energy production processes
1.1 State of the Art Energy Projects: Integration Gasification 1.1 State of the Art Energy Projects: Integration Gasification
Combined Cycle, Oxyfuel Combustion, etc. Combined Cycle, Oxyfuel Combustion, etc.

Unit 2: Thermochemical processes Unit 2: Thermochemical processes

2.1 Thermochemical Processing of Fossil and Renewable (Biomass, 2.1 Thermochemical Processing of Fossil and Renewable (Coal,
Municipal Solid Waste and Sewage Sludge) Fuels. Biomass, Municipal Solid Waste, and Sewage Sludge) Fuels.

Unit 3: Environmental clean technologies Unit 3: Environmental clean technologies

3.1 Carbon Capture & Sequestration Technologies 3.1 Carbon Capture & Sequestration Technologies
3.2 Pollutant Formation Mechanisms and Control Technologies 3.2 Pollutant Formation Mechanisms and Control Technologies
3.3 Particular Matter (PM) Emission: Formation Mechanisms 3.3 Particular Matter (PM) Emission: Formation Mechanisms
3.4 Quantification, Particle Size Distribution, Equipment for PM 3.4 Quantification, Particle Size Distribution, Equipment for PM
Emission Control Emission Control
3.5 Soot: Formation Mechanisms, Liquid Effluents: Characteristics 3.5 Soot: Formation Mechanisms, Liquid Effluents: Characteristics
of Wastewaters. of Wastewaters.

Unit 4: Waste management Unit 4: Waste management

4.1 Biological and Chemical Contaminated Waterways. 4.1 Biological and Chemical Contaminated Waterways.

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4.2 Characteristics of Wastewaters, Clean Technologies and Water 4.2 Characteristics of Wastewaters, Clean Technologies and Water
Treatment Methodologies Treatment Methodologies
4.3 Solid Waste Generation from Fossil Fuel Utilization: Formation 4.3 Solid Waste Generation from Fossil Fuel Utilization:
Mechanisms and Control Technologies Formation Mechanisms and Control Technologies
4.4 Advances in energy engineering 4.4 Advances in energy engineering
4.5 Advances in environmental engineering 4.5 Advances in environmental engineering

Teaching/learning Strategies: Teaching/learning Strategies:

The teaching and learning strategy have been designed on the The teaching and learning strategy have been designed on the
understanding of concepts and the ability to critically analyze and apply understanding of concepts and the ability to critically analyze and apply
the learned content through lectures, discussion, activities, case studies the learned content through lectures, discussion, activities, case studies
assignments using computer, multi-media and writing board assignments using computer, multi-media and writing board
instructional aids. instructional aids.

Assignments/Types and Number with calendar: Assignments/Types and Number with calendar:

A minimum of two assignments to be submitted before the written A minimum of two assignments to be submitted before the written
exams for each term. exams for each term.

Assessment and Examinations: Assessment and Examinations:

Sr. No. Elements Weightage Details Sr. No. Elements Weightage Details
1. Midterm 35% Mid Semester 1. Midterm 35% Mid Semester
Assessment Examination Assessment Examination
2. Formative 25% Assignments, Quizzes 2. Formative 25% Assignments, Quizzes
Assessment Presentations, projects, Assessment Presentations, projects,
discussions, class discussions, class
participation etc. participation etc.
3. Final 40% End of Semester 3. Final 40% End of Semester
Assessment Examination Assessment Examination

Suggested Readings: Suggested Readings:

1. Sung, W. P., Kao, J. C., & Chen, R. (Eds.). (2012). Frontiers of

energy and environmental engineering. CRC Press.
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2. Karim, G. A. (2012). Fuels, energy, and the environment. Crc 1. N. D. Kaushika, R. K. Tomar, Rafid Al Khaddar, S.K. Singh.
Press. (2021). Advances in Energy and Environment: Select
3. Mishra, C. S. (2007). Environmental Issues and Options. Daya Proceedings of TRACE 2020. Germany: Springer Nature
Books. Singapore.
4. Maroto-Valer, M. M., Song, C., & Soong, Y. (Eds.). 2. Sung, W. P., Kao, J. C., & Chen, R. (Eds.). (2012). Frontiers of
(2012). Environmental challenges and greenhouse gas control energy and environmental engineering. CRC Press.
for fossil fuel utilization in the 21st century. Springer Science & 3. Karim, G. A. (2012). Fuels, energy, and the environment. Crc
Business Media. Press.
5. J. E. Girard, (2005), Principles of Environmental Chemistry, 4. Maroto-Valer, M. M., Song, C., & Soong, Y. (Eds.).
Jones and Bartlet Publishers. USA. (2012). Environmental challenges and greenhouse gas control
6. Spitz, N., Saveliev, R., Korytnyi, E., Perelman, M., Bar-Ziv, E., for fossil fuel utilization in the 21st century. Springer Science &
&Chudnovsky, B. (2007). Prediction of performance and Business Media.
pollutant emission from pulverized coal utility boilers. Nova 5. Mishra, C. S. (2007). Environmental Issues and Options. Daya
Science Publishers, Inc., Hauppauge, NY, USA. Books.
7. Sajwan, K. S., Alva, A. K., Punshon, T., &Twardowska, I. 6. Spitz, N., Saveliev, R., Korytnyi, E., Perelman, M., Bar-Ziv, E.,
(Eds.). (2006). Coal combustion byproducts and environmental &Chudnovsky, B. (2007). Prediction of performance and
issues (Vol. 81). New York: Springer pollutant emission from pulverized coal utility boilers. Nova
Science Publishers, Inc., Hauppauge, NY, USA.
7. Sajwan, K. S., Alva, A. K., Punshon, T., &Twardowska, I.
(Eds.). (2006). Coal combustion byproducts and environmental
issues (Vol. 81). New York: Springer
8. J. E. Girard, (2005), Principles of Environmental Chemistry,
Jones and Bartlet Publishers. USA.

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 Existing Revised
Title: Elective-II (Advances in Energy Materials) Title: Elective-II (Advances in Energy Materials)
Code Number: EE 723A Code Number: EE 723A
Credit Hours: (3+0) Credit Hours: (3+0)

Course Objectives Course Objectives

The course will enable students to: The course will enable students to:

1. Know about Advanced materials for enabling efficient energy 1. Know about Advanced materials for enabling efficient energy
harvesting. harvesting.
2. Understand the role of advanced materials for enabling 2. Understand the role of advanced materials for enabling
efficient energy, transformation, and storage, as well as efficient energy, transformation, and storage, as well as
energy-efficient transportation and utilization. energy-efficient transportation and utilization.
3. Develop applications by using structure and properties of 3. Develop applications by using structure and properties of
some important material groups which are mandatory for some important material groups which are mandatory for
modern energy technology applications. modern energy technology applications.

Contents: Contents:

Unit 1: Materials-Based Solutions to Advanced Energy Unit 1: Materials-Based Solutions to Advanced Energy
Systems Systems
1.1 Energy Resource and Energy System Development 1.1 Energy Resource and Energy System Development
1.2 Energy Resources 1.2 Energy Resources
1.3 The Role of Advanced Materials in Energy Systems 1.3 The Role of Advanced Materials in Energy Systems
1.4 Solutions for Future Energy Systems 1.4 Solutions for Future Energy Systems

Unit 2: Fundamentals of Energy Systems Unit 2: Fundamentals of Energy Systems

2.1 Forms of Energy 2.1 Forms of Energy
2.2 Energy Process Characterization 2.2 Energy Process Characterization
2.3 Energy Calculations and Accounting 2.3 Energy Calculations and Accounting
2.4 General Energy Devices and Process Approaches 2.4 General Energy Devices and Process Approaches
2.5 Sustainable Energy Development 2.5 Sustainable Energy Development

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Unit 3: Development of Key Materials for Advanced Unit 3: Development of Key Materials for Advanced
Systems Systems
3.1 Materials and Process Development Acceleration Tools 3.1 Materials and Process Development Acceleration Tools
3.2 High-Performance Structural Materials 3.2 High-Performance Structural Materials
3.3 Functional Materials for Energy Conversion 3.3 Functional Materials for Energy Conversion
3.4 Functional Materials for Separation and Isolation 3.4 Functional Materials for Separation and Isolation
3.5 Critical Materials 3.5 Critical Materials
3.6 New Paradigm Materials Manufacturing Processes 3.6 New Paradigm Materials Manufacturing Processes

Unit 4: Fundamentals of Materials and Their Unit 4: Fundamentals of Materials and Their
Characterization Characterization
Methodologies for Energy Systems Methodologies for Energy Systems
4.1 Structure of Materials 4.1 Structure of Materials
4.2 Analytical techniques of Nano- and Micro-Scale Material 4.2 Analytical techniques of Nano- and Micro-Scale Material
Structures and Properties Structures and Properties
4.3 Characterization of Physical and Chemical Properties 4.3 Characterization of Physical and Chemical Properties
4.4 Characterization of Mechanical Properties 4.4 Characterization of Mechanical Properties
4.5 Materials Design with Computational Modelling 4.5 Materials Design with Computational Modelling
4.6 Integrated Materials Process Control and Sensing in Energy 4.6 Integrated Materials Process Control and Sensing in Energy
Systems Systems

Unit 5: Advanced Materials for Energy Harvesting Systems Unit 5: Advanced Materials for Energy Harvesting Systems
5.1 Advanced materials Enable Energy Production from Fossil 5.1 Advanced materials Enable Energy Production from Fossil
Fuels Fuels
5.2 Materials-Based Solutions to Solar Energy System 5.2 Materials-Based Solutions to Solar Energy System
5.3 Advanced Materials Enable Renewable Geothermal Energy 5.3 Advanced Materials Enable Renewable Geothermal Energy
Capture and Generation Capture and Generation
5.4 Advanced Materials Enable Renewable Wind Energy Capture 5.4 Advanced Materials Enable Renewable Wind Energy Capture
and Generation and Generation
5.5 Advanced Materials and Devices for Hydropower and Ocean 5.5 Advanced Materials and Devices for Hydropower and Ocean
Energy Energy
5.6 Biomass for Bioenergy 5.6 Biomass for Bioenergy
5.7 Hydrogen and Fuel Cells 5.7 Hydrogen and Fuel Cells
5.8 Role of Materials to Advanced Nuclear Energy 5.8 Role of Materials to Advanced Nuclear Energy
5.9 Emerging Materials for Energy Harvesting 5.9 Emerging Materials for Energy Harvesting

Teaching/learning Strategies: Teaching/learning Strategies:

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The teaching and learning strategy have been designed on the The teaching and learning strategy have been designed on the
understanding of concepts and the ability to critically analyze and understanding of concepts and the ability to critically analyze and
apply the learned content through lectures, discussion, activities, case apply the learned content through lectures, discussion, activities, case
studies assignments using computer, multi-media and writing board studies assignments using computer, multi-media and writing board
instructional aids. instructional aids.

Assignments/Types and Number with calendar: Assignments/Types and Number with calendar:

A minimum of two assignments to be submitted before the written A minimum of two assignments to be submitted before the written
exams for each term. exams for each term.

Assessment and Examinations: Assessment and Examinations:

Sr. No. Elements Weightage Details Sr. No. Elements Weightage Details
1. Midterm 35% Mid Semester 1. Midterm 35% Mid Semester
Assessment Examination Assessment Examination
2. Formative 25% Assignments, Quizzes 2. Formative 25% Assignments, Quizzes
Assessment Presentations, projects, Assessment Presentations, projects,
discussions, class discussions, class
participation etc. participation etc.
3. Final 40% End of Semester 3. Final 40% End of Semester
Assessment Examination Assessment Examination

Suggested Readings Suggested Readings

1. Tong, C. (2019). Introduction to Materials for Advanced 1. Scibioh, M. A., & Viswanathan, B. (2020). Materials for
Energy Systems. Springer. Supercapacitor Applications. Elsevier.
2. Paranthaman, M. P., Wong-Ng, W., & Bhattacharya, R. N. 2. Callister Jr, W. D., &Rethwisch, D. G. (2020). Fundamentals
(Eds.). (2016). Semiconductor materials for solar photovoltaic of materials science and engineering: an integrated approach.
cells (Vol. 218). Switzerland: Springer International John Wiley & Sons.
Publishing. 3. Tong, C. (2019). Introduction to Materials for Advanced
3. Sequeira, C. A., & Hooper, A. (Eds.). (2012). Solid state Energy Systems. Springer.
batteries (Vol. 101). Springer Science & Business Media. 4. Lin, M. F., & Hsu, W. D. (Eds.). (2019). Green Energy
Materials Handbook. CRC Press.
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4. Scibioh, M. A., & Viswanathan, B. (2020). Materials for 5. Callister, W. D., &Rethwisch, D. G. (2018). Materials science
Supercapacitor Applications. Elsevier. and engineering: An Introduction (Vol. 9). New York: Wiley.
5. Callister, W. D., &Rethwisch, D. G. (2018). Materials science 6. Paranthaman, M. P., Wong-Ng, W., & Bhattacharya, R. N.
and engineering: An Introduction (Vol. 9). New York: Wiley. (Eds.). (2016). Semiconductor materials for solar photovoltaic
6. Callister Jr, W. D., &Rethwisch, D. G. (2020). Fundamentals cells (Vol. 218). Switzerland: Springer International
of materials science and engineering: an integrated approach. Publishing.
John Wiley & Sons. 7. Sequeira, C. A., & Hooper, A. (Eds.). (2012). Solid state
7. Beeby, S., & White, N. M. (Eds.). (2010). Energy harvesting batteries (Vol. 101). Springer Science & Business Media.
for autonomous systems. Artech House. 8. Beeby, S., & White, N. M. (Eds.). (2010). Energy harvesting
8. Lin, M. F., & Hsu, W. D. (Eds.). (2019). Green Energy for autonomous systems. Artech House.
Materials Handbook. CRC Press.

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 Existing Revised
Title: Elective-II (Supercritical Fluid Technology) Title: Elective-II (Supercritical Fluid Technology)
Code Number: EE 723B Code Number: EE 723B
Credit Hours: (3+0) Credit Hours: (3+0)

Course Objectives Course Objectives

The course will enable students to: The course will enable students to:

1. Understand fundamentals of supercritical fluid technology 1. Understand fundamentals of supercritical fluid technology
2. Compare strategies in supercritical fluid processing, the 2. Compare strategies in supercritical fluid processing, the
equipment involved, and safety aspects. equipment involved, and safety aspects.
3. Apply supercritical fluid technology in sustainable 3. Apply supercritical fluid technology in sustainable
development development

Contents Contents

Unit 1: Supercritical fluids technology Unit 1: Supercritical fluids technology

1.1 Supercritical fluids and applications 1.1 Supercritical fluids and applications
1.2 Physical properties of supercritical fluids 1.2 Physical properties of supercritical fluids
1.3 Solubility of substances in supercritical fluids 1.3 Solubility of substances in supercritical fluids
1.4 Supercritical fluid reactions 1.4 Supercritical fluid reactions

Unit 2: Supercritical water applications Unit 2: Supercritical water applications

2.1 Supercritical fluid extraction 2.1 Supercritical fluid extraction
2.2 Properties of water at supercritical state 2.2 Properties of water at supercritical state
2.3 Supercritical hydrothermal synthesis 2.3 Supercritical hydrothermal synthesis
2.4 Supercritical water oxidation 2.4 Supercritical water oxidation

Unit 3: Applications of supercritical fluid technology Unit 3: Applications of supercritical fluid technology
3.1 Organic nanoparticle synthesis using supercritical fluids 3.1 Organic nanoparticle synthesis using supercritical fluids
3.2 Polymer processing and polymerization in supercritical fluids 3.2 Polymer processing and polymerization in supercritical fluids
3.3 Coatings using supercritical fluids 3.3 Coatings using supercritical fluids
3.4 Microelectronics and supercritical fluids 3.4 Microelectronics and supercritical fluids

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Teaching/learning Strategies: Teaching/learning Strategies:

The teaching and learning strategy have been designed on the The teaching and learning strategy have been designed on the
understanding of concepts and the ability to critically analyze and understanding of concepts and the ability to critically analyze and
apply the learned content through lectures, discussion, activities, case apply the learned content through lectures, discussion, activities, case
studies assignments using computer, multi-media and writing board studies assignments using computer, multi-media and writing board
instructional aids. instructional aids.

Assignments/Types and Number with calendar: Assignments/Types and Number with calendar:

A minimum of two assignments to be submitted before the written A minimum of two assignments to be submitted before the written
exams for each term. exams for each term.

Assessment and Examinations: Assessment and Examinations:

Sr. No. Elements Weightage Details Sr. No. Elements Weightage Details
1. Midterm 35% Mid Semester 1. Midterm 35% Mid Semester
Assessment Examination Assessment Examination
2. Formative 25% Assignments, Quizzes 2. Formative 25% Assignments, Quizzes
Assessment Presentations, projects, Assessment Presentations, projects,
discussions, class discussions, class
participation etc. participation etc.
3. Final 40% End of Semester 3. Final 40% End of Semester
Assessment Examination Assessment Examination

Suggested Readings Suggested Readings

1. Y. Arai, Y. Sako, Y. Takebayashi (2001). Supercritical 1. Di Maio, E., Iannace, S., Mensitieri, G. (2021). Foaming with
Fluids, Molecular Interactions, Physical Properties and New Supercritical Fluids. Netherlands: Elsevier Science.
Applications, Springer. 2. Pioro, I. (2020). Advanced Supercritical Fluids
2. M. F. Kemmere, T. Meyer (2005). Supercritical Carbon Technologies. United Kingdom: IntechOpen.
Dioxide in Polymer Reaction Engineering, Wiley-VCH. 3. Abdullah M. Asiri, Inamuddin. (2020). Advanced
3. Y-P Sun (2002). Supercritical Fluid Technology in Materials Nanotechnology and Application of Supercritical
Science and Engineering, Marcel Dekker, Inc Fluids. Germany: Springer International Publishing.
4. M. F. Kemmere, T. Meyer (2005). Supercritical Carbon
Dioxide in Polymer Reaction Engineering, Wiley-VCH.
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5. Y-P Sun (2002). Supercritical Fluid Technology in Materials
Science and Engineering, Marcel Dekker, Inc
6. Y. Arai, Y. Sako, Y. Takebayashi (2001). Supercritical
Fluids, Molecular Interactions, Physical Properties and New
Applications, Springer.

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 Existing Revised
Title: Elective-II (Photovoltaic Solar Energy) Title: Elective-II (Photovoltaic Solar Energy and Environment)
Code Number: EE 723C Code Number: EE 723C
Credit Hours: (3+0) Credit Hours: (3+0)

Course Objectives Course Objectives

The course will enable students to: The course will enable students to:

1. Discuss advances in the Photovoltaic cell technology. 1. Discuss advances in the Photovoltaic cell technology.
2. Characterization of solar cells and associated 2. Describe the characterization of solar cells and associated
stability/encapsulation. stability/encapsulation.
3. Design structural configurations of solar cells for applications. 3. Design structural configurations of solar cells for applications.
4. Explain the environmentally friendly synthesis of solar cells.

Contents Contents
Unit 1: Solar Technology Unit 1: Solar Technology
1.1 Scope of Solar Technology 1.1 Scope of Solar Technology
1.2 Solar Technologies of the Present 1.2 Solar Technologies of the Present
1.3 Solar Energy Materials 1.3 Solar Energy Materials
1.4 Physics of solar cells 1.4 Physics of solar cells
1.5 Manufacturing processes for solar cells 1.5 Manufacturing processes for solar cells

Unit 2: Inorganic Solar Cells Unit 2: Inorganic Solar Cells

2.1 Inorganic Thin Film Solar Cells 2.1 Inorganic Thin Film Solar Cells
2.1.1 Amorphous Si Thin Films 2.1.1 Amorphous Si Thin Films
2.1.2 CIGS Thin Films on Metal Foil, CdTe Thin Films 2.1.2 CIGS Thin Films on Metal Foil, CdTe Thin Films
2.1.3 CIS Thin Films, Advantages of Inorganic Thin Film 2.1.3 CIS Thin Films, Advantages of Inorganic Thin Film
Solar Cells Solar Cells

Unit 3: Organic Solar Cells Unit 3: Organic Solar Cells

3.1 Organic Thin Film Solar Cells 3.1 Organic Thin Film Solar Cells
3.1.1 Low temperature fabrication of Organic Photovoltaic 3.1.1 Low temperature fabrication of Organic Photovoltaic
Devices Devices
3.1.2 Organic–Inorganic Thin Films (Dye Sensitized Solar 3.1.2 Organic–Inorganic Thin Films (Dye Sensitized Solar
Cell) Cell)
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Unit 4: Quantum Well Solar Cells Unit 4: Quantum Well Solar Cells
4.1 Solar Technologies of the Future 4.1 Solar Technologies of the Future
4.1.1 Quantum Well Solar cells (QWSCs) 4.1.1 Quantum Well Solar cells (QWSCs)
4.1.2 Main Advantages of QWSCs 4.1.2 Main Advantages of QWSCs
4.1.3 Nanostructured Solar Cells (NSSCs) 4.1.3 Nanostructured Solar Cells (NSSCs)
4.1.4 Major Advantages of NSSCs 4.1.4 Major Advantages of NSSCs

Unit 5: Hybrid Solar Cells Unit 5: Hybrid Solar Cells

5.1 Graphene Solar Cells (GSCs) 5.1 Graphene Solar Cells (GSCs)
5.1.1 Advantages of GSCs 5.1.1 Advantages of GSCs
5.2 Perovskite Solar Cells (PSCs) 5.2 Perovskite Solar Cells (PSCs)
5.2.1 Advantages of PSCs 5.2.1 Advantages of PSCs

Unit 6: Characterization and Application of Solar Cells Unit 6: Characterization and Application of Solar Cells
6.1 Characterization techniques for solar cells 6.1 Characterization techniques for solar cells
6.2 Encapsulation of solar cells 6.2 Encapsulation of solar cells
6.3 Design and fabrication of 4th generation hybrid solar cells 6.3 Design and fabrication of 4th generation hybrid solar cells
6.4 Flexible solar cells, transparent solar cells and polymer solar 6.4 Flexible solar cells, transparent solar cells and polymer solar
cells cells
6.5 Application of Solar Technology 6.5 Application of Solar Technology

Unit 7: Solar Cells and Environment

7.1 Environmental Impact of Solar Cells manufacturing

7.2 Modern solar cells manufacturing techniques for carbon
neutrality
7.3 Green precursors for solar cells
7.4 Lead free processing technologies for solar cells
7.5 Life Cycle Assessment of Solar cells
7.6 Eco-Friendly Solar technologies
7.7 The impact of climate change on photovoltaic power generation

Teaching/learning Strategies Teaching/learning Strategies

The learning and teaching strategies will be comprised of lectures via The learning and teaching strategies will be comprised of lectures via
multimedia, white/blackboard and online modes, group discussions to multimedia, white/blackboard and online modes, group discussions to
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enhance critical thinking, individual and group assignments, project enhance critical thinking, individual and group assignments, project
based learning, reading and writing assignments, and presentations. based learning, reading and writing assignments, and presentations.

Assignments/Types and Number with calendar Assignments/Types and Number with calendar

A minimum of two assignments to be submitted before the written A minimum of two assignments to be submitted before the written
exams for each term. exams for each term.

Assessment and Examinations: Assessment and Examinations:

Sr. Elements Weightage Details Sr. Elements Weightage Details

No. No.
1. Midterm 35% Mid Semester 1. Midterm 35% Mid Semester
Assessment Examination Assessment Examination
2. Formative 25% Assignments, Quizzes 2. Formative 25% Assignments, Quizzes
Assessment Presentations, Assessment Presentations,
projects, discussions, projects, discussions,
class participation etc. class participation etc.
3. Final 40% End of Semester 3. Final 40% End of Semester
Assessment Examination Assessment Examination

Suggested Readings Suggested Readings

1. Park, N. G., Miyasaka, T., &Grätzel, M. (2016). Organic- 1. Khursheed A., Waseem R, (2022) Perovskite Materials for
inorganic halide perovskite photovoltaics. Cham, Switzerland: Energy and Environmental Applications. United
Springer. Kingdom: Wiley.
2. Tsakalakos, L. (2010). Nanotechnology for photovoltaics. CRC 2. Jha, A. R. (2019). Solar Cell Technology and
press. Applications. United Kingdom: CRC Press.
3. Würfel, P., & Würfel, U. (2016). Physics of solar cells: from 3. Dittrich, T. (2018). Materials Concepts For Solar Cells (Second
basic principles to advanced concepts. John Wiley & Sons. Edition). Singapore: World Scientific Publishing Company.
4. Lynn, P. A. (2011). Electricity from sunlight: an introduction to 4. Park, N. G., Miyasaka, T., &Grätzel, M. (2016). Organic-
photovoltaics. John Wiley & Sons. inorganic halide perovskite photovoltaics. Cham, Switzerland:
5. Krebs, F. C. (Ed.). (2010). Polymeric solar cells: materials, Springer.
design, manufacture. DEStech Publications, Inc. 5. Würfel, P., & Würfel, U. (2016). Physics of solar cells: from
6. Shah, A. V. (Ed.). (2010). Thin-film silicon solar cells. CRC basic principles to advanced concepts. John Wiley & Sons.
Press.
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7. Kalyanasundaram, K. (2010). Dye-sensitized solar cells. CRC 6. Bailey, S. (2014). Solar Power: Technologies, Environmental
press. Impacts and Future Prospects. United States: Nova Science
Publishers, Incorporated.
7. Poliskie, M. (2013). Solar Manufacturing: Environmental
Design Concepts for Solar Modules. United States: McGraw
Hill LLC.
8. David C, David S. G, (2011). Fundamentals of Materials for
Energy and Environmental Sustainability. : Cambridge
University Press.
9. Lynn, P. A. (2011). Electricity from sunlight: an introduction to
photovoltaics. John Wiley & Sons.
10. Tsakalakos, L. (2010). Nanotechnology for photovoltaics. CRC
press.
11. Krebs, F. C. (Ed.). (2010). Polymeric solar cells: materials,
design, manufacture. DEStech Publications, Inc.
12. Shah, A. V. (Ed.). (2010). Thin-film silicon solar cells. CRC
Press.
13. Kalyanasundaram, K. (2010). Dye-sensitized solar cells. CRC
press.

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 Existing Revised
Title: Elective-II (Advances in Wind Energy) Title: Elective-II (Advances in Wind Energy)
Code Number: EE 723D Code Number: EE 723D
Credit Hours: (3+0) Credit Hours: (3+0)

Course Objectives Course Objectives

The course will enable students to: The course will enable students to:
1. Estimate the potential of wind energy and global development 1. Estimate the potential of wind energy and global development
process of wind energy projects. process of wind energy projects.
2. Grid integration of wind power systems 2. Grid integration of wind power systems
3. Develop economic feasibility of wind energy projects 3. Develop economic feasibility of wind energy projects

Contents: Contents:

Unit 1: Overview of Wind Energy Unit 1: Overview of Wind Energy

1.1 Global Growth of Power Capacity 1.1 Global Growth of Power Capacity
1.2 Subsidies or Incentives for Wind Energy 1.2 Subsidies or Incentives for Wind Energy
1.3 Potential for Increased Use of Wind Energy 1.3 Potential for Increased Use of Wind Energy

Unit 2: The Wind Energy Development Process Unit 2: The Wind Energy Development Process
2.1 Requirement for an Economically Viable Wind Energy 2.1 Requirement for an Economically Viable Wind Energy
Project Project
2.2 Other Factors that Contribute to the Success of a Wind 2.2 Other Factors that Contribute to the Success of a Wind
Energy Project Energy Project
2.3 Potential “Fatal Flaws” 2.3 Potential “Fatal Flaws”
2.4 Coordination of the Wind Energy Project Development 2.4 Coordination of the Wind Energy Project Development
Process Process
2.5 Timeline for Developing a Wind Energy Project 2.5 Timeline for Developing a Wind Energy Project
2.6 Major Steps in Early-Stage Wind Energy Project 2.6 Major Steps in Early-Stage Wind Energy Project
Development Process Development Process
2.7 Minor Steps in Latter-Stage Wind Energy Project 2.7 Minor Steps in Latter-Stage Wind Energy Project
Development Development
2.8 Final Steps in Developing a Wind Energy Project 2.8 Final Steps in Developing a Wind Energy Project

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Unit 3: Grid Integration Unit 3: Grid Integration
3.1 System Stability 3.1 System Stability
3.1.1 Stability of Synchronous Generator 3.1.1 Stability of Synchronous Generator
3.1.2 Stability of the Induction Generator 3.1.2 Stability of the Induction Generator
3.1.3 Systemwide Stability 3.1.3 Systemwide Stability
3.2 Fault Ride-Through, Low Voltage Ride-Through 3.2 Fault Ride-Through, Low Voltage Ride-Through
3.2.1 Impact of Fault on WTs 3.2.1 Impact of Fault on WTs
3.2.2 LVRT Requirements 3.2.2 LVRT Requirements
3.2.3 LVRT Compliance Techniques 3.2.3 LVRT Compliance Techniques
3.3 Variability of the Wind Power Production 3.3 Variability of the Wind Power Production
3.3.1 Uncertainty of the Wind Speed 3.3.1 Uncertainty of the Wind Speed
3.3.2 Variability of Wind Power Output 3.3.2 Variability of Wind Power Output
3.3.3 Balancing of Wind Energy 3.3.3 Balancing of Wind Energy
3.4 Reactive Power 3.4 Reactive Power
3.4.1 Turbine Reactive Power Control 3.4.1 Turbine Reactive Power Control
3.4.2 Static VAR Compensator 3.4.2 Static VAR Compensator
3.4.3 Synchronous Condenser 3.4.3 Synchronous Condenser
Unit 4: Institutional Issues Unit 4: Institutional Issues
4.1 Avoided Costs 4.1 Avoided Costs
4.2 Utility Concerns 4.2 Utility Concerns
4.2.1 Safety 4.2.1 Safety
4.2.2 Power Quality 4.2.2 Power Quality
4.2.3 Connection to Utility 4.2.3 Connection to Utility
4.2.4 Ancillary Costs 4.2.4 Ancillary Costs
4.3 Regulations 4.3 Regulations
4.4 Environment 4.4 Environment
4.5 Politics 4.5 Politics
4.6 Incentives 4.6 Incentives
4.7 Externalities 4.7 Externalities
4.8 Transmission 4.8 Transmission

Unit 5: Economics Unit 5: Economics

5.1 Factors affecting Economics 5.1 Factors affecting Economics
5.2 Economic Analysis 5.2 Economic Analysis
5.2.1 Simple Payback 5.2.1 Simple Payback
5.2.2 Cost of Energy 5.2.2 Cost of Energy
5.2.3 Value of Energy 5.2.3 Value of Energy
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5.3 Lifecycle Costs 5.3 Lifecycle Costs
5.4 Present Worth and Levelized Costs 5.4 Present Worth and Levelized Costs
5.5 Externalities 5.5 Externalities
5.6 Wind Project Development 5.6 Wind Project Development
5.6.1 Costs 5.6.1 Costs
5.6.2 Benefits 5.6.2 Benefits
5.6.3 Scales of Electricity 5.6.3 Scales of Electricity
5.7 Hybrid Systems 5.7 Hybrid Systems

Teaching/learning Strategies: Teaching/learning Strategies:

The teaching and learning strategy have been designed on the The teaching and learning strategy have been designed on the
understanding of concepts and the ability to critically analyze and understanding of concepts and the ability to critically analyze and
apply the learned content through lectures, discussion, activities, case apply the learned content through lectures, discussion, activities, case
studies assignments using computer, multi-media and writing board studies assignments using computer, multi-media and writing board
instructional aids. instructional aids.

Assignments/Types and Number with calendar: Assignments/Types and Number with calendar:

A minimum of two assignments to be submitted before the written A minimum of two assignments to be submitted before the written
exams for each term. exams for each term.

Assessment and Examinations: Assessment and Examinations:

Sr. No. Elements Weightage Details Sr. No. Elements Weightage Details
1. Midterm 35% Mid Semester 1. Midterm 35% Mid Semester
Assessment Examination Assessment Examination
2. Formative 25% Assignments, Quizzes 2. Formative 25% Assignments, Quizzes
Assessment Presentations, projects, Assessment Presentations, projects,
discussions, class discussions, class
participation etc. participation etc.
3. Final 40% End of Semester 3. Final 40% End of Semester
Assessment Examination Assessment Examination

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Suggested Readings Suggested Readings

1. El-Sharkawi, M. A. (2015). Wind energy: an introduction. 1. Povl Brondsted, Rogier P. L Nijssen, Stergios Goutianos.
CRC Press. (2023). Advances in Wind Turbine Blade Design and
2. Nelson, V., & Starcher, K. (2018). Wind energy: renewable Materials. United Kingdom: Elsevier Science.
energy and the environment. CRC press. 2. Gambier, A. (2022). Control of Large Wind Energy Systems:
3. Walker, R. P., & Swift, A. (2015). Wind energy essentials: Theory and Methods for the User. Switzerland: Springer
Societal, economic, and environmental Impacts. John Wiley & International Publishing.
Sons. 3. Ali Sayigh, David Milborrow. (2020). The Age of Wind Energy:
Progress and Future Directions from a Global Perspective.
Springer International Publishing.
4. Nelson, V., & Starcher, K. (2018). Wind energy: renewable
energy and the environment. CRC press.
5. El-Sharkawi, M. A. (2015). Wind energy: an introduction. CRC
Press.
6. Walker, R. P., & Swift, A. (2015). Wind energy essentials:
Societal, economic, and environmental Impacts. John Wiley &
Sons.

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 Existing New Course
This subject is introduced to align this course with the proposed Title: Elective-II (Aerosol Engineering)
degree program title. Code Number: EE 723E
Credit Hours: (3+0)

Course Objectives

The course will enable students to:

1. Explain the intrinsic properties of particles and gases.
2. Analyze the interaction, transformation, and behavior of
aerosols.
3. Evaluate the application of aerosol conventional and advanced
monitoring techniques and respective data interpretation.

Contents
Unit 1: Characteristics of Aerosols
1.1 Introduction and Definitions
1.2 Particle Size, Shape, and Density
1.3 Aerosol Concentration
1.4 Properties of Gases
1.5 Uniform Particle Motion
1.6 Particle Size Statistics
1.7 Straight-Line Acceleration and Curvilinear Particle Motion
1.8 Bulk Motion of Aerosols
Unit 2: Adhesion and Diffusion of Aerosols
2.1 Adhesive Forces
2.2 Detachment of Particles
2.3 Resuspension
2.4 Particle Bounce
2.5 Diffusion Coefficient
2.6 Particle Mean Free Path

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2.7 Brownian Displacement
2.8 Deposition by Diffusion
2.9 Diffusion Batteries
Unit 3: Thermal and Radiometric Forces
3.1 Thermophoresis
3.2 Thermal Precipitators
3.3 Radiometric and Concentration Gradient Forces
Unit 4: Filtration and Sampling of Aerosols
4.1 Macroscopic Properties of Filters
4.2 Single-Fiber Efficiency
4.3 Deposition Mechanisms
4.4 Filter Efficiency
4.5 Pressure Drop
4.6 Membrane Filters
4.7 Isokinetic Sampling
4.8 Sampling from Still Air
4.9 Transport Losses

Unit 5: Respiratory Deposition

5.1 The Respiratory System

5.2 Deposition
5.3 Deposition Models
5.4 Inhalability of Particles
5.5 Respirable and Other Size-Selective Sampling

Unit 6: Coagulation, Condensation, and Evaporation of

Aerosols
6.1 Simple Monodisperse Coagulation
6.2 Polydisperse Coagulation
6.3 Kinematic Coagulation

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6.4 Kelvin Effect
6.5 Homogeneous Nucleation
6.6 Growth by Condensation
6.7 Nucleated Condensation
6.8 Evaporation Theories

Unit 7: Electrical and Optical Properties of Aerosols

7.1 Units
7.2 Electric Fields
7.3 Electrical Mobility
7.4 Charging Mechanisms
7.5 Corona Discharge
7.6 Charge Limits
7.7 Equilibrium Charge Distribution
7.8 Electrostatic Precipitators
7.9 Extinction
7.10 Scattering
7.11 Visibility

Unit 8: Advanced Aerosol Measurement Techniques

8.1 Microscopic Measurement of Particle Size

8.2 Optical Measurement of Aerosols
8.3 Electrical Measurement of Aerosols
8.4 Condensation Particle Counters
8.5 Measurement of Mass Concentration
8.6 Direct-Reading Instruments
8.7 Measurement of Number Concentration
8.8 Sampling Pumps

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Teaching-learning Strategies:

The teaching and learning strategy has been designed on the

understanding of concepts and the ability to critically analyze and
apply the learned content through lectures, discussion, activities, case
studies assignments using computer, multi-media, and writing board
instructional aids.

Assignments- Types and Numbers with calendar:

A minimum of two assignments are to be submitted before the written

exams for each term.

Assessment and Examinations:

Sr. Elements Weightage Details

No.
1. Midterm 35% Mid Semester
Assessment Examination
2. Formative 25% Assignments,
Assessment Quizzes
Presentations,
projects,
discussions, class
participation, etc.
3. Final 40% End of Semester
Assessment Examination

Suggested Readings:

1. Hinds, W. C., Zhu, Y. (2022). Aerosol Technology: Properties,

Behavior, and Measurement of Airborne Particles. United
Kingdom: Wiley.
2. Colbeck, I., Lazaridis, M. (2014). Aerosol Science: Technology
and Applications. United Kingdom: Wiley.

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3. Kulkarni, P., Baron, P. A., & Willeke, K. (2011). Aerosol
Measurement: Principles, Techniques, and Applications. John
Wiley & Sons.
4. Agranovski, I. (2010). Aerosols: Science and Technology. Wiley.
5. Davis, J. M., & Farland, W. H. (2001). Air Pollution Engineering
Manual. John Wiley & Sons.
6. Friedlander, S. K. (2000). Smoke, Dust, and Haze: Fundamentals
of Aerosol Dynamics. Oxford University Press.

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 Existing Revised
Title: Research Seminar-II* Title: Research Seminar-II*
Code Number: EE 724 Code Number: EE 724
Credit Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 0

Students/Researchers will be required to present/attend talks on Students/Researchers will be required to present/attend talks on
important topics related to area of research. important topics related to area of research.

Course Objectives Course Objectives

Students will understand: Students will understand:

1. Appropriate ideas, words and other tools for communication. 4. Appropriate ideas, words and other tools for communication.
2. To audience questions with confidence and giving their 1. To audience questions with confidence and giving their
response. response.
3. To adopt and argue to audience queries. 2. To adopt and argue to audience queries.

* Students will present/attend research seminar during this * Students will present/attend research seminar during this
course work. course work.

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Parameters
1. Department Mission and Introduction
2. Program Introduction
3. Program Objectives
4. Market Need/ Rationale
5. Admission Eligibility Criteria
6. Duration of the Program
7. Assessment Criteria
8. Courses Categorization as per HEC recommendation
9. Courses alignment with HEC
10. Study scheme / Semester-wise workload
11. Award of Degree
12. Faculty Strength
13. Any other (please specify) ____________________
Checklist for Revised Academic Program

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