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SRM Nagar, Kattankulathur – 603 203

DEPARTMENT OFMECHANICAL ENGINEERING

QUESTION BANK

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ME8072- RENEWABLE SOURCES OF ENERGY

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Regulation – 2017

Academic Year 2020-2021

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Prepared by.

Ms.N.NITHYA, Assistant Professor

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SRM VALLIAMMAI ENGINEERING COLLEGE

SRM Nagar, Kattankulathur– 603203.

DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

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SUBJECT : ME8072 - RENEWABLE SOURCES OF ENERGY.

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SEM / YEAR : VII / IV

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UNIT -1 INTRODUCTION
World Energy Use – Reserves of Energy Resources – Environmental Aspects of Energy
Utilization – Renewable Energy Scenario in Tamilnadu, India and around the World – Potentials

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– Achievements / Applications – Economics of renewable energy systems.

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PART -A ( 2 MARKS )
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1 How energy sources can be classified? BTL3 Applying
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2 List the major sources of energy. BTL1 Remember

3 Point out the primary and secondary sources of energy. BTL4 Analyzing
4 Label the two reasons for energy crisis BTL1 Remember
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5 Summarize the major conventional energy sources BTL2 Understanding

6 How agriculture and organic waste causing considerable BTL6 Creating
environment problem?
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7 Classify the environmental impacts of energy utilization. BTL4 Analyzing

8 Illustrate acid rain. BTL2 Understanding
9 Outline the core objective of Tamil Nadu Energy BTL5 Evaluate
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Development Agency (TEDA).

10 Contrast any two advantages of solar energy system BTL2 Understanding
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11 Identify other non-conventional energy sources BTL3 Applying

12 Rephrase the energy alternatives for future BTL3 Applying
13 Identify the key challenges to integrating renewable BTL1 Remember
energy in Tamil Nadu:
14 Categorize the importance of Fuel cells. BTL4 Analyzing
15 Justify renewable energy technologies are more attractive BTL4 Analyzing
than conventional energy technologies.
16 Examine why the development rate of hydro power is BTL1 Remember
low?
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17 Evaluate the environmental disadvantage of Renewable BTL5 Evaluating

energy.
18 Discover the elements of life cycle cost of Energy. BTL5 Apply
19 Discuss the four different markets for energy demand BTL2 Understanding
20 Propose two main barriers to the large-scale development BTL6 Creating
of renewable energy.
PART B (13 MARKS)
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1. Why are non- conventional energies more suitable for BTL6 Create
Rural India?

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Discuss briefly the possibilities of utilizing the following
methods of power generation

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2. (i)Solar energy (4) BTL2 Understanding
(ii) Magneto hydro dynamics (4)
(iii) Fuel cells (5)
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Describe the types of Solar power plant. What are the BTL1 Remember
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limitations of solar power plant?
Discuss the following:
(i) Wind energy (2)
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4. (ii) Tidal energy (2) BTL2 Understanding

(iii) Bio-mass and Bio-gas (2)
(iv) OTEC (4)
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(v) Thermo electric generator (3)

5. Explain the prospects of non-conventional energy sources BTL5 Understanding
in India.
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What is meant by renewable energy sources? Explain in

6. brief these energy sources with special reference to Indian BTL1 Remember
context.
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7. Describe the advantage and limitations of renewable

energy sources. BTL2 Understanding
8. Illustrate the conventional and unconventional energy BTL3 Applying
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sources. Describe briefly.

9. Conclude the study of alternate energy strategy. BTL6 Create
Summarize the following:
10. (i)Water power (6) BTL2 Understanding
(ii)Nuclear power (7)
11. Explain the principle of fluidization and fluidized bed BTL2 Understanding
combustion.
12. List out the difference non-conventional power generation BTL4 Analyzing

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systems and discuss the difficulties while using them.

What are the major difficulties to develop power using
13. solar energy in India? Discuss the development which BTL3 Applying
have taken place during the last 10 years
14. Define energy. Explain how the energy can be divided? BTL1 Remember
PART –C (15 MARKS)
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LEVEL

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1. Explain briefly recent progress in renewable Energy BTL4 Analyze
system cost and performance.
2. Summarize energy and sustainable development. BTL2 Understanding

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3. Elaborate and compare renewable and conventional BTL6 Creating
energy systems.

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4. List the five ultimate primary sources of useful energy. BTL1 Remember

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UNIT -2 SOLAR ENERGY

Solar Radiation – Measurements of Solar Radiation – Flat Plate and Concentrating Collectors –
Solar direct Thermal Applications – Solar thermal Power Generation – Fundamentals of Solar
Photo Voltaic Conversion – Solar Cells – Solar PV Power Generation – Solar PV Applications.

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PART -A ( 2 MARKS )
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List the major drawbacks to the extensive application of
1. BTL1 Remember
solar energy.

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2. Express about solar constant. BTL2 Understanding
3. Define beam radiation or direct radiation. BTL1 Remember
4. Write short notes on diffuse radiation. BTL1 Remember
5. Describe air mass. e BTL1 Remember
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Classify the two basic types of instruments employed for
6. BTL3 Applying
solar radiation measurement.
7. Illustrate the several forms of solar radiation data. BTL2 Understanding
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8. Define green house effect. BTL1 Remember

9. Name the components of flat-plate collector. BTL5 Evaluating
10. Classify heaters. BTL3 Applying
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11. Show how the performances of air heaters are improved? BTL2 Understanding
Identify how the defects are eliminated in porous absorber BTL1 Remember
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type collector?
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13. Choose the components of resistance to heat flow to the BTL3 Applying
tube
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Summarize the advantages of concentrating collectors

14. BTL3 Applying
over flat plate type collector.
15. List the methods of producing hydrogen from solar BTL4 Analyzing
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energy.
16. Classify the types of green houses. BTL4 Analyzing
17. Conclude the merits of solar cooker. BTL4 Analyzing
18. Explain conversion efficiency and power output. BTL5 Evaluating
19. Formulate the limitations of solar furnace. BTL6 Creating
20. Choose any three design procedure of solar cooker. BTL6 Creating
PART – B ( 13 MARKS )
BT
S.No QUESTIONS COMPETENCE
LEVEL
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1. Define solar constant. What are the reasons for variation BTL1 Remember
in solar radiation reaching the earth than received at the
outside of the atmosphere?
2. Write notes on beam and diffuse radiation. BTL2 Understanding
Define the following terms: (Each carries 2 Marks)
(i) Altitude angle
(ii) Incident angle
3. (iii)Zenith angle BTL2 Understanding

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(iv)Solar azimuth angle
(v)Latitude angle
(vi)Declination angle

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Determine the local solar time and declination at location
4 latitude 230 15’ N, longitudinal 770 30’ E at 12.30 IST on BTL1 Remember

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June 19. Equation of time correction is given from
standard table or chart = (1’01’’).
5. Compare Pyrheliometer and Pyranometer. Describe the BTL4 Analyzing
principle of angstrom type pyrheliometer.
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Discuss the main components of a flat-plate collector.
6. Explain the functions of each and write its advantage and BTL4 Analyzing
disadvantage of flat plate collector.
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7. How solar air collector are classified? What are the main BTL1 Remember
applications of driers?
Enumerate the different types of concentrating type
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8. collector. Describe a collector used in power plants for BTL5 Evaluating

generation of electrical energy.
9. Why orientation is needed in concentrating type collector? BTL1 Remember
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Describe the different methods of sun tracking.

10. Describe in brief, the different types of energy storage BTL4 Analyzing
methods used in solar system.
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11. Classify the methods of solar energy storage. Describe BTL3 Applying
thermal energy storage system.
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Write short notes on

12. (i)Agriculture and industrial process heat. (4) BTL3 Applying
(ii)Solar distillation. (4)
(iii)Solar pumping. (5)
13. Explain briefly on Thermal electric conversion system BTL2 Understanding
and Solar thermal electric conversion.
14. Summarize briefly about solar electric power generation. BTL2 Understanding
PART C- (15 MARKS)
S.No QUESTIONS BT COMPETENCE
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LEVEL
1. Explain briefly the principle and working of Solar BTL2 Understanding
furnace.
2. Explain various factors contributing to losses and hence BTL4 Analyzing
reduction of efficiency of a solar cell.
3. What do you understand by solar thermal energy storage? BTL1 Remember
Explain why and when it is necessary?
4. Identify the different factors and their effects on BTL3 Applying

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UNIT-3 WIND ENERGY

Wind Data and Energy Estimation – Types of Wind Energy Systems – Performance – Site
Selection – Details of Wind Turbine Generator – Safety and Environmental Aspects.

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1. Write the characteristics of wind energy. BTL2 Understanding
2. List the factors that determine the output from a wind BTL1 Remember

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energy convertor.
3. Define power coefficient. BTL1 Remember
4. Show the factors that affect the nature of wind close to the BTL1 Remember
surface of earth.
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5. Name the sub-components of windmill. BTL1 Remember
6. How rotors are classified? BTL6 Create
7. Classify WEC Systems. BTL2 Understanding
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8. Show the factors affecting local wind. BTL2 Understanding

9. Define Aerofoil, Angle of attack. BTL2 Understanding
10 Illustrate the sub system of horizontal wind mill. BTL2 Understanding
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11. Identify the types of horizontal axis turbine. BTL3 Applying

12. Choose the different parameters on power generating BTL3 Applying
capacity of wind mill.
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13. Compare Lift and Drag. BTL4 Analyzing

14. Identify the speed associated with the design of wind mill. BTL3 Applying
15. List the characteristics of a good wind power site. BTL4 Analyzing
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16. Categorize the characteristics of Savonius Rotor. BTL4 Analyzing

17. Compare the advantages of vertical axis wind turbine over BTL5 Evaluating
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horizontal axis one.

18. Compose the characteristics of Darrieus Rotor. BTL6 Creating
19. Formulate the three categories of electrical generations BTL5 Evaluating
20. Propose the main effects due to wind turbine in BTL6 Creating
Environment aspects.
PART –B (13 MARKS)
BT
S.No QUESTIONS COMPETENCE
LEVEL
1. With the help of curves, explain the variations of wind BTL4 Analyzing
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speed and wind power with the height from the curve.
2. Summarize the different types of wind turbine used for BTL2 Understanding
developing wind power.
Draw a neat diagram of horizontal shaft wind mill with all
3. required components and explain the function of each BTL2 Understanding
components.
Draw the neat diagram of Savonius and Darrieus wind
4. mills and explain their working. Discuss their merits and BTL2 Understanding

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applications.
Define solidity factor (σ) of wind ratio. Explain the effect
5. of ʎ (speed ratio) on σ. Explain the importance of these BTL1 Remember

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factors in selecting a rotor for wind power plant.
6. What are the effects of lift and drag. Eplain the BTL1 Remember

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importance of these factors in wind power generation.
7. Discuss wind characteristics, performance, and limitations BTL4 Analyzing
in energy conversion system.

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Name the methods used to maintain direction of
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8. horizontal shaft wind mill parallel to the wind direction. BTL1 Remember
Discuss their merits and demerits.
9. Briefly explain the environmental factors associated with BTL5 Evaluating
wind energy.
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Give the specification of wind turbine for the following

applications
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10. (i) Water Pumping (4) BTL1 Remember

(ii)Power generation (4)
(iii)Off –shore wind farm (5)
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11. Discuss in detail the operation and control of wind BTL3 Applying
turbine.
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Derive an expression for maximum axial thrust acting on

12. a wind turbine and find the condition to be full filled for BTL3 Applying
such operation.
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13. Describe the main applications of wind energy. Giving BTL4 Analyzing
neat sketches
14. Describe with a neat sketch the working of WECS with BTL5 Evaluating
main components.
PART –C (15 MARKS)
BT
S.No QUESTIONS COMPETENCE
LEVEL
Multi blade wind mill is to be designed for running a

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irrigation pump which supplies the water at the rate of

1. 9m3/hr with a total lift of 5m.The wind speed available at BTL1 Remember
this site is 600m/min. Find the speed of the rotor required
for the purpose.
ρw(water density) =1000kg/m3
pump efficiency = 45%
Efficiency of windmill to pump = 80%
Cp(Power coefficient) = 0.32
ʎ(speed ratio) =1.1

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ρa(air density) =1.21kg/m3
(i) Determine the diameter of windmill required to

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develop 500kw power .The wind speed available at the
2. site is 10m/s and power coefficient is 0.45. (4) BTL5 Evaluating
(ii)Find the power reduced by the windmill per year if its

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effective use is 2500hrs. (4)
(iii) Find the torque when rotor is rotating at 300rpm. (5)

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At a particular site where atmospheric pressure is 10.1325
bar and tem is 20oC, the wind is available at 8m/sec. Find
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(i) Power density available in wind. (3)
3. (ii)Max power density possible. (3) BTL4 Analyzing
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(iii)Obtainable power density assuming the overall

efficiency is 35%. (3)
(iv)Power capacity of wind mill its diameter is 30m. (4)
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4. Explain briefly the environmental impact of wind energy. BTL2 Understanding

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UNIT-4 BIO - ENERGY

Biomass direct combustion – Biomass gasifiers – Biogas plants – Digesters – Ethanol
production –Bio diesel – Cogeneration - Biomass Applications

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1. List the constituents of biogas BTL1 Remember
2. Mention some organic materials used in bio-mass plant BTL4 Analyzing

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3. List the factors affecting bio gas generation BTL4 Analyzing
4. What is meant by liquefaction? BTL6 Creating
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6. Explain the classification of bio gas plants. BTL5 Evaluating
7. Explain Deen bandhu type plant. BTL2 Understanding
8. Explain the utilization of bio gas plant. BTL2 Understanding
9. Explain dry processes. BTL2 Understanding
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10. Compare bio mass and bio gas. BTL4 Analyzing

11. Explain about dry and wet fermentation process. BTL2 Understanding
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12. Explain pyrolysis. BTL4 Analyzing

13. Summarize the modification of SI engines to use biogas. BTL3 Applying
14. What is meant by energy plantation BTL1 Remember
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15. summarize community Bio Gas plant BTL5 Evaluating

16. Name the materials used in bio gas generation BTL1 Remember
17. List the factors considered for selecting bio gas site. BTL1 Remember
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18. Illustrate the factors considered for digester design BTL3 Applying
consideration
19. Identify the different methods for maintaining bio gas BTL3 Applying
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production
20. Choose the three principle goals of ethanol fermentation BTL1 Remember
PART –B (13 MARKS)
BT
S.No QUESTIONS COMPETENCE
LEVEL
Why Rankine cycle power system is preferred over
1. Brayton cycle when power generating capacity is high BTL1 Remember
and bio-gas used as fuel?

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2. Explain different thermodynamic cycles used for power BTL2 Understanding

generation when bio gas is used as basic fuel.
Draw a neat diagram of cogeneration system using rice-
3. husk as a biomass and explain its working when used for BTL1 Remember
power generation and bio gas is used as a basic fuel
4. Summarize co-generation system. What are the BTL2 Understanding
advantages over conventional power generation system?
5. Explain with the help of neat diagram of power generation BTL4 Analyzing

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system using land fill gas. What are its basic advantages?
6. Explain the process of photo synthesis. What are the BTL3 Applying
necessary conditions of it?

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7. Name the various models of bio gas plant BTL1 Remember
8. Explain the constructional detail and working of KVIC BTL3 Applying

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digester.
9. i) Compare wet fermentation and dry fermentation. (6)
ii) List the main problem in straw fermentation. How BTL3 Applying
they are minimized?
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10. i) Illustrate community bio gas plant. List the main
problems encountered in its operation. (6) BTL2 Understanding
ii) Give a list of the materials used for bio gas generation.
(7)
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i) Identify the techniques suggested for maintaining the

bio gas production. Explain. (7)
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11. ii) Name the main plants proposed for energy plantation BTL3 Applying
especially in India. (6)
12. (i) How are Gasifiers classified? (6) BTL1 Remember
(ii) List the potential application of gasifier. (7)
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13. Discuss energy forming. List the main advantages of BTL4 Analyzing
anaerobic digesor of biomass.
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(i)List the different parameter which affects bio gas

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(ii) Explain with bio chemical equation, the generation of
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bio gas. (6)

PART –C (15 MARKS)
BT
S.No QUESTIONS COMPETENCE
LEVEL
1. Explain briefly the bio mass conversion technologies BTL2 Understanding
2. Elaborate the factors affecting Bio digestion. BTL3 Applying
3. Discuss briefly the classification of Biogas plants BTL5 Evaluating
4. Examine briefly Bio-gas from plant wastes. BTL4 Analyzing

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UNIT-5 OTHER RENEWABLE ENERGY SOURCES

Tidal energy – Wave Energy – Open and Closed OTEC Cycles – Small Hydro-Geo thermal

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Energy –Hydrogen and Storage – Fuel Cell Systems – Hybrid Systems.
PART –A (2 MARKS)

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1. Write the classification of Tidal power plants. BTL1 Remember
2. List the advantages and limitations of tidal power BTL1 Remember
generation.
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3. Write the advantages and disadvantages of OTEC. BTL1 Remember
4. Define tidal power plant. BTL1 Remember
5. Summarize the five general categories of geothermal BTL2 Understanding
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sources.
6. Write the applications of geothermal energy. BTL2 Understanding
7. Illustrate the advantages and disadvantages of geothermal BTL2 Understanding
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energy over other energy forms.

8. Explain how electrical energy can be generated from tidal BTL2 Understanding
plant?
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9. How nature of Geothermal fields classified? BTL3 Applying

10. List the limitations of flashed steam system. BTL1 Remember
11 What are prime movers? BTL1 Remember
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12. Classify the prime movers of Geo thermal energy BTL3 Applying
conservation.
13. Prioritize the advantage and limitations of Tidal power BTL5 Evaluating
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plant.
14. Show the types of fuel cells. BTL2 Understanding
15. How hydrogen fuel cells are classified? BTL3 Applying
16. Define polarization in fuel cells. BTL6 Creating
17. Write notes on hybrid system. BTL4 Analyzing
18. Narrate the main components of fuel cell. BTL5 Evaluating
19. Show the advantage and dis advantages of fuel cell. BTL2 Understanding
20. Discuss the applications of fuel cells. BTL6 Creating

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PART –B (13 MARKS)

BT
S.No QUESTIONS COMPETENCE
LEVEL
1. Explain in brief the principles of OTEC energyutilization BTL2 Understanding
2. Illustrate open cycle OTEC system and Closed OTEC BTL3 Applying
cycle
3. Draw neatly and explain hybrid cycle. BTL6 Creating
4. Examine the basic principle and components of Tidal BTL4 Analyzing

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power
5. Summarize the operation methods of utilization of tidal BTL1 Remember
energy.

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6. Select the main concepts for converting wave energy into BTL1 Remember
mechanical or electrical energy.
7. Explain briefly small hydro power stations and elaborate BTL1 Remember

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it components.
8. Explain briefly vapor dominated and liquid dominated BTL2 Understanding
system with neat sketch.
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9. Explain briefly how prime movers for geo thermal energy BTL3 Applying
conversion are classified and elaborate it.
10. Examine the types of fuel cells with neat sketch. BTL4 Analyzing
11. Estimate the environment impact and economics of OTEC BTL6 Creating
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system.
12. Explain briefly the site selection for tidal power plant. BTL2 Understanding
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13. Explain the different methods used for hydrogen storage. BTL5 Evaluating
Discuss their advantage and disadvantage
14. Explain briefly the working principle of fuel cells. BTL3 Applying
PART –C (15 MARKS)
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1. Illustrate the methods of ocean thermal electric power BTL2 Understanding
generation
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2. Discuss briefly Geothermal- Preheat hybrid systems and BTL6 Creating

fossil-superheat hybrid system with neat sketch.
3. Elaborate the design principle and operation of fuel cells. BTL3 Applying
Examine the relative advantages and limitations of tidal
4. power plant .What are the method adopted to supply BTL4 Analyzing
continuous power?

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