Non Conventional Energy Engineering MODEL QUESTION PAPER 6TH SEMESTER DIPLOMA IN MECHANICAL ENGINEERING KARNATAKA
MODEL QUESTION PAPER SUBJECT : Non Conventional Energy Engineering SUBJECT CODE :_______ TIME : THREE HOURS TOTAL MARKS : 100 ________________________________________________________________________ Note : 1) Section – I is compulsory . 2) Answer any TWO FULL QUESTIONS FROM SECTION – II, III & IV SECTION – I Q – I ) a) State a) Fill in the blanks with appropriate words 1X5= 5 i) Coal is an example of __________ source of energy ii) Fuel cell is used for ________. iii) Lead Acid battery is used for ______________ . iv) __________ is used for power generation where high velocity winds are available. v) Digester process is used in ___________ energy production. b) What are the prospects of non-conventional energy sources in India ? 05 SECTIO N – II Q – II ) a) Breifly explain the major conventional energy sources ? 06 b) Define solar constant. What are the reasons for variation in solar radiation reaching the earth than received at the outside of atmosphere ? 06 c) Briefly discuss difussed radiation. 03 Q – III ) a) What is the difference between pyrheliometer and pyrenometer ? Explain Eppley pyrenometer 06 b) Explain the principle of conversion of solar radiation into heat. 05 c) Give the classification of solar collectors 04 Q- I V ) a) Explain the working of solar water heater with schematic diagram 07 b) Explain WECS with a block diagram 08 SECTION – III Q – V ) a) Mention Biomass conversion technologies. Briefly explain biochemical conversion 07 b) What is the composition of biogas ? Mention the factors affecting the generation of biogas. 08 Q- VI ) a) Explain with a schematic diagram the open cycle OTEC 06 b) What are the basic components of a Tidal thermal power plant ?Explain briefly . 04 b) List the advantages and limitations of Tidal power sources 05 Q- VII ) a) Explain briefly the working of geothermal energy system 07 b) What are the general categories of geothernal resources ? Explain in brief hydrothermal systems 08 SECTION – IV Q – VIII ) a ) List the various energy storage devices 06 b) With suitable sketch explain thermo electric power generators 09. Q- IX ) a) Explain briefly the Seebeck effect . 06 b) Explain the working of fuel cell and their applications. 07 c) List the applications of hydrogen energy devices 02 Q- X ) a) Write short notes on the following : ( 5 x 3 ) = 15 i) Thomson effect . ii) Lead acid battery iii) Explain the basic principles of Peltier effect iv) Solar constant |
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