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876 aeegister Nos C7?
April 2018
Time = Three hours
(Maximum Marks: 75)
INB: (1) Q.No. 8 in PART - A and Q.No. 16 in PART - 8 are compulsory
Answer any FOUR questions from the remaining in each PART - A
and PART = 8
(2) Answer division (a) or division (b) of each question in PART ~ C.
(3) Each question carries 2 marks in PART ~ A, 3 marks in Part ~ B and
10 marks in PART ~ C.J
PART - A
Define renewable energy.
Name two instruments used to measure solar radiation.
Name the types of solar cookers.
What is the principle of photo voltaic cells?
List out the types of biogas plants.
Define bio mass.
Define energy audit.
List the factors that determine the power in the wind.
PART = B
List five criteria that will be followed while selecting a site for wind
energy.
State two each of advantages, disadvantages and applications of
flat plate collectors.
What are the electrical characteristics of silicon PV cells?
What are the major components of tidal power plant? Explain any
one.
Draw the simple block diagram for preparing bio-diesel.
Explain in brief, the term energy conservation.
Mention some ways to improve the boiler efficiency.
Broadly classify energy resources.
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PART ~ C
{i) Explain consumption trend of primary energy resources.
(ii) List the advantages and disadvantages of conventional
energy.
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With a neat sketch, explain the horizontal axis wind mill. Also
give the advantages and disadvantages of wind energy.
List the instruments used to measure solar radiation and
explain sunshine recorder with a neat sketch.
(Or)
Explain in detail the solar furnaces with a neat sketch. Give its
advantages and disadvantages.
(i) Write a note on environmental impact and safety of solar
photo voltaic system.
(ii) What are the major factors you will consider while designing
a battery system?
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(i) Explain tidal energy.
(ii) Explain ocean thermal electric power generation methods.
List the types of bio-gasifiers and explain down draft type
gasification plant with a neat sketch.
(Or)
Explain floating drum biogas plant with a neat sketch.
What is the need for energy audit? Explain the types of energy
audit.
(Or)
Define waste heat recovery system. List its applications and
explain any one.