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1(a)
List the difference between renewable and nonrenewable energy sources.
8 M
1(b)
What are the advantages and limitations of renewable energy sources?
6 M
1(c)
Explain briefly the Indian Energy Scenario.
6 M
2(a)
What is difference between pyrhelometer and pyranometer? Describe the principle of Angstrom type pyheliometer.
10 M
2(b)
Define the terms:
(i) Altitude angle,
(ii) Zeninth andgle and
(iii) Declination angle.
(i) Altitude angle,
(ii) Zeninth andgle and
(iii) Declination angle.
6 M
2(c)
Calculate the day length on a horizontal surface at New Delhi (28degree 35'N, 77degree12'E) on December 1st.
4 M
3(a)
With a neat diagram, explain the working principle of solar water heater.
6 M
3(b)
State the advantages and disadvantages of concentrated collector over flat plate collector.
4 M
3(c)
Classify the different methods of storing solar energy. Describe thermal energy storage systems,
10 M
4(a)
With a neat diagram, explain solar water pumping systems.
8 M
4(b)
What are the major advantages and disadvantages of solar PV systems?
4 M
4(c)
with the help of neat diagrams, describe the principle and working of central receiver system.
8 M
5(a)
What is basic principle of wind energy conversion system? Classify the wind energy conversion system.
4 M
5(b)
With a near block diagram, explain the basic components of WECS.
8 M
5(c)
With usual notations,derive an expression for the maximum power output of wind turbine.
8 M
6(a)
What are the factors affecting biogas generation?
4 M
6(b)
With a neat diagram, explain KVIC biogas plant.
10 M
6(c)
What are the advantages and disadvantages of floating drum type plant?
6 M
7(a)
Explain the working of single basin Tidal plant.
6 M
7(b)
With a suitable diagram, explain the working of open cycle OTEC for ocean thermal energy.
10 M
7(c)
What are the advantages and limitations of wave energy conversion system?
4 M
8(a)
Describe the classification of fuel cell. With a neat sketch, explain the working if fuel cell.
8 M
8(b)
Explain various methods of production of hydrogen for the use of energy carrier.
6 M
8(c)
What are the advantages and disadvantages of small hydropower plants?
6 M
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