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1 (a)
What is meant by renewable energy sources? What are the prospects of non-conventional energy sources in India?
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1 (b)
Define terms: Altitude angle, Incident angle, Zenith angle, Solar Azimuth angle, latitude angle, Declination angle, Hour Angle.
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2 (a)
Write a short note on Darrius rotor.
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Answer any two question from Q2 (b) or Q2 (c)
2 (b)
What is the basic principle of ocean thermal energy conversion (OTEC)?
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2 (c)
Describe the "closed cycle" OTEC system, write its advantages over "open cycle" system.
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Answer any two question from Q3 (a), (b) or Q3 (c), (d)
3 (a)
How MHD systems are classified? Describe them in brief.
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3 (b)
What are the advantages and limitations of wave energy conversion?
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3 (c)
Define solar constant. What is the difference between a Pyrheliometer and a Pyranometer?
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3 (d)
Explain energy conversation and energy audit.
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Answer any two question from Q4 (a), (b) or Q4 (c), (d)
4 (a)
What are the main applications of a solar pond? Describe briefly.
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4 (b)
Explain the constructional detail and working of KVIC digester.
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4 (c)
How are gasifiers classified? What is pyrolysis? What are the potential applications of the gasifier?
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4 (d)
What are the difficulties in tidal power developments?
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Answer any two question from Q5 (a), (b) or Q5 (c), (d)
5 (a)
Classify combined cycle power generation. Explain any one in brief with neat sketch.
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5 (b)
Describe in brief, the different energy storage methods used in the solar system.
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5 (c)
Define geothermal source. Classify and explain geothermal sources.
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5 (d)
Describe a binary cycle system for liquid dominated system.
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