JEPPIAAR MAAMALLAN ENGINEERING COLLEGE

MODEL EXAM– OCTOBER 2019 – SET A

Sub.
ORO551 Sub. Name : RENEWABLE ENERGY SOURCES
Code :
Year / III/ V Branch / Sec. : MECHANICAL / A & B
Sem:
Date : 15/10/2019 Max Marks: 100 Duration: 3 Hrs
PART – A (10 x 2 = 20)
(Answer All the Questions)
1. Discuss the Principle of thermoelectric generator.
2. What is geothermal energy?
3. Define anaerobic digestion.
4. What are the application of solar photovoltaic system?
5. Skecth the solar pond consisting of different zones.
6. Mention the characteristics of wind energy.
7. Differentiate between flat-plate and concentrating collectors.
8. Mention the advantages of solar distillation.
9. Define Betz limit of a wind turbine.
10. What is the principle of OTEC?

PART – B
(Answer all Questions) (5x13=65)

11a. Explain briefly the working if solar pond with neat sketch.
OR
11b. Explain the construction and configuration of solar cells.
12a. Explain the working principle of a vertical axis wind mill.
OR
12b. Explain the working of continuous process biogas plant.
13a. Describe the working principle of Horizontal – Axis Tidal Turbine (HATT).
OR
13b. Explain the principle of direct energy conversion by fission and fusion reaction in nuclear system.

14a. Explain with a neat diagram of wind electric generation power plant.
OR
14b.Explain the working of any two wave - energy conversion devices.
15a Enumerate the working principle of both open and close cycle OTEC systems.
OR
15b.Briefly explain the different components of mini hydroelectric power system and their design considerations.

PART – C
(Answer one Questions) (1x15=15)

16a. Enumerate the methods of measuring global solar radiation using various pyranometer.
OR
16b. Describe the working principle of closed cycle HMD type of direct energy conversion system.Also
Compare its merits and demerits with open cycle HMD.
 JEPPIAAR MAAMALLAN ENGINEERING COLLEGE
MODEL EXAM– OCTOBER 2019 – SET B
Sub.
Code ORO551 Sub. Name : RENEWABLE ENERGY SOURCES
:
Year / III/ V Branch / Sec. : MECHANICAL / A & B
Sem:
Date : 15/10/2019 Max Marks: 100 Duration: 3 Hrs
PART – A (10 x 2 = 20)
(Answer All the Questions)
1. What is the principle of OTEC?
2. Define Betz limit of a wind turbine.
3. Mention the advantages of solar distillation.
4. Differentiate between flat-plate and concentrating collectors.
5. Mention the characteristics of wind energy.
6. Skecth the solar pond consisting of different zones.
7. What are the application of solar photovoltaic system?
8. Define anaerobic digestion.
9. What is geothermal energy?
10. Discuss the Principle of thermoelectric generator.

PART – B
(Answer all Questions) (5x13=65)

11a. Explain briefly the working if solar pond with neat sketch.
OR
11b. Explain the construction and configuration of solar cells.
12a. Explain the working principle of a vertical axis wind mill.
OR
12b. Explain the working of continuous process biogas plant.
13a. Describe the working principle of Horizontal – Axis Tidal Turbine (HATT).
OR
13b. Explain the principle of direct energy conversion by fission and fusion reaction in nuclear system.

14a. Explain with a neat diagram of wind electric generation power plant.
OR
14b. Explain the working of any two wave - energy conversion devices.
15a. Enumerate the working principle of both open and close cycle OTEC systems.
OR
15b. Briefly explain the different components of mini hydroelectric power system and their design considerations.

PART – C
(Answer one Questions) (1x15=15)

16a. Enumerate the methods of measuring global solar radiation using various pyranometer.
OR
16b. Describe the working principle of closed cycle HMD type of direct energy conversion system. Also
Compare its merits and demerits with open cycle HMD.