Paper / Subject Code: TE1222 / 1)Alternate Energy Sources ‘Te1222 Total No. of Printed Pages:02 T.E, (Mechanical) (Semester-VI) (RC 2019-20) Examination AUGUST 2022 Alternate Energy Sources [Duration : Three Hours} [Total Marks :100] Instructions : Answer any two questions. At least 2 questions each form Part-A and Part-B, | question form Part-C PART A Answer any Two Questions from the following 1 ‘A) With respect to Indian context, explain the need & characteristics of renewable energy source & challenges encountered in utilization it. 5 B) Discuss about India's target under Paris agreement for 2030. C) Write short note on beam and diffused radiation 5 D) Define solar constant and Global Radiation 5 5 2 ‘A) Estimate the average daily global radiation on a horizontal surface at Varodara (22° N and 10 73° E) during the month of March if average sunshine hours per day is 9.5. Take a=0.28, 'b=0.48 (Assume Kelvin’s recommendation, H. (dash) = H, on March 16) B) Discuss Types of Geothermal Power Generation Systems. 6 C) Discuss advantages and different applications of Geothermal Energy source. What are the 4 prospectus of geothermal Energy in India? 3. A) Wind at 1 standard atmospheric pressure and 20° C temperature has velocity of 10 2 ‘m/s. The turbine has diameter of 100 m and its operating speed in 40 rpm ai maximum efficiency. Calculate (a) The total power density in the wind stream (b) The maximum obtainable power density (0) the total power (4) Maximum torque (©) Maximum axial thrust B) Describe with neat sketch the working of a wind energy system (WECS) with main 8 components. PART-B Answer any Two Questions from the following 4, A) Discuss benefits and prospects Biogas as alternate energy source in Rural India, B) Explain with neat sketch working principle of biomass gasifier. C) Discuss working principle of fuel Cell. What are the applications of fuel cell? nee 6£0189DDAEBOFAMEAB2ADORADSERCASSPaper / Subject Code: TE1222 / 1)Alternate Energy Sources E1222 A) List down and explain in brief different wave energy converting devices. 10 B) What are the difficulties in tidal power development? What is the tidal energy potential of 10 India? Why tidal power plants are not yet established in India? A) How biomass conversion takes place? Explain the process of photosynthesis, 6 B) What is the seed material added in MHD generation process? What is seed recovery in 8 MHD? C) Describe an MHD open cycle system. What are the main advantages of an MHD power 6 generation? PART C Answer any One Questions from the following Write a short note on the following a) Solar vapour absorption refrigeration system 5 b) Solar still 5 ©) Types of wind energy generators 5 4) Wind energy estimation 5 ‘A) What are the advantages and disadvantages of tidal power? Discuss the countries which 8 are pioneer in tidal power generation? B) Write a short note on "OTEC power generation in India" 6 C) What is meant by anaerobic digestion? Explain briefly. Give list of the materials used for 6 biogas generation. 6EO1S9DD) EBOFASEAR2ADOR4DS6BC465