Code No: NR410206 NR

IV B.Tech I Semester Supplementary Examinations, February 2007

NON CONVENTIONAL ENERGY SOURCES
(Electrical & Electronic Engineering)
Time: 3 hours Max Marks: 80
Answer any FIVE Questions
All Questions carry equal marks
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1. (a) What are ultimate energy sources ?

(b) Discuss the factors, which affect the efficiency of electrical systems. How can
they be improved? [6+10]

2. (a) Explain clearly the Beam and diffuse radiation.

(b) Explain the Construction and operation of solar pond for electric power gen-
eration with a line diagram. [8+8]

3. (a) Explain with neat sketch working of a vertical axis windmill. Explain the
function of different components.
(b) Distinguish clearly between
i. Constant speed constant frequency WTG unit
ii. Variable speed constant frequency WTG unit
iii. Nearly constant speed constant frequency system
iv. Which type of electrical generator is used in aero generators? [8+8]

4. (a) Draw the schematic diagram and explain the Open cycle OTEC system. What
are the operational difficulties encountered in OTEC plants?
(b) Find the quantity of water to be pumped to OTEC plant working with surface
water at 270 C and with cold water at 80 C at a depth of 600 m from the surface
to obtain 1.0MW of energy. Assume the density of ocean water as 1010 kg/m3
and the specific heat of water as 4200 J/kg K. [10+6]

5. How are ocean waves formed? Explain with a schematic diagram how this energy
can be tapped. [16]

6. (a) How are energy and power estimated in a simple tidal system?
(b) A tidal power plant has the following data;
Basin area: 35x106 sq.m
Tide range: 12 m
Minimum head for operation: 3 m
Turbine- generator efficiency: 0.73
Calculate the energy generated in one filling. [8+8]

7. (a) Show the cross-section of the earth and temperature of different depths.
(b) Explain how geothermal energy is used for power generation.

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(c) Derive an expression to estimate the energy content of a hot dry rock geo-
thermal resource, assigning linear variation of temperature. Hence obtain an
expression for the time constant of a geo-thermal well. [6+4+6]

8. (a) How are biogas plants classified? Explain the dome with a sketch type plant.
(b) What are the various phases of anaerobic digestion in a Biogas plant? Discuss
them in brief. [8+8]

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