AG207 Farm Power and Renewable Energy Sources Course Description &Objectives:

Understanding the various sources of power available and its utility is required in better management of the farm practices. The course will empower the student to think of different sources of energy for farming requirements according to the area of farming. Course Outcomes: Students will be able to: 1. concentrate on fundamentals of I.C. engine. 2. acquire basic information about use of renewable energy in agricultural field. Unit I: I.C. Engines: Sources of farm power conventional & non conventional energy sources. Classification of tractors and IC engines. Review of thermodynamic principles of IC (CI & SI) engines and deviation from ideal cycle. Study of engine components their construction, operating principles and functions