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3. Attempt any Two of the following questions: 7½ x 2 = Roll No.
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(a) Define a 'Geothermal source' as a source of energy. Classify M.Sc. (PHYSICS)
the various types of Geothermal sources.
FOURTH SEMESTER EXAMINATION, 2018-19
(b) Describe 'Geopressure Geothermal' and Petro-geothermal'
RENEWABLE ENERGY RESOURCES
resources of energy.
(c) What are the possible sources of 'Geothermal pollution'?
Time : 3 Hours Max. Marks : 75
How these can be avoided?
Note : (i) Attempt ALL questions.
(ii) Choices are given in each question set.
4. Attempt any Two of the following questions: 7½ x 2 =
1. Attempt any Three of the following questions: 5
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(a) How does 'biomass conversion take place? Explain different
(a) Describe the working of a wind energy system with neat
techniques briefly.
sketches.
(b) What is meant by 'anaerobic digestion'? What are the factors
(b) What are the advantages of vertical axis wind mill over
which affect biodigestion? Explain it.
horizontal axis type? What kind of rotor is employed for
(c) How 'biogas' can be produces with animal waste, plants
relatively low wind velocity?
waste etc. Draw a suitable diagram of a 'biogas plant' to
(c) Describe a 'closed cycle OTEC system' with its advantages
explain the process.
over 'Open cycle' system.
(d) Explain briefly the various scheme for 'tidal energy
5. Attempt any Two of the following questions: 7½ x 2 =
conversion'.
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(a) What is the principle of 'Solar photovoltaic power
2. Attempt any Three of the following questions: 5
generation'? What are main elements of a PV system?
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(b) Explain the equivalent circuit of solar PV panel. Also discuss
(a) What is a 'fuel cell'? Derive an expression for emf of a fuel
the different characteristics of PV system.
cell.
(c) Write detailed notes on applications and limitations of PV
(b) List different types of fuel cells. Explain any two with neat
systems.
sketches.
 (c) What are different methods of hydrogen storage? Discuss
their relative advantages and disadvantages.
(d) Derive the equation for the voltage and power output of an
MHD generator.

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