VARDHAMAN COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING

(AUTONOMOUS)
Electrical and Electronics Engineering
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III B. Tech I Semester
(Regulations: VCE-R20)
RENEWABLE ENERGY SOURCES
Assignment-3
DATE:7/1/2023

1 )Explain the harnessing process energy from liquid dominated sources with neat block
diagram?

2) Explain in general various direct energy conversion equipments.

3)With neat sketches explain working principal of tidal power plant.

4)Explain the operation of single basin single effect and double effect tidal power plant with neat
diagram.

5)Explain the principle of OTEC technology and Open Cycle OTEC plant.

6)What is meant by Direct Energy conversion? List out advantages and disadvantages of direct
energy conversion.

7)Classify the types of MHD systems and explain the working principle of closed cycle MHD
generator with neat sketches.

8)Explain the operation of molten carbonate fuel cell with neat diagram also mention merits,
demerits and applications of it.

9)With the help of a sketch explain the tidal turbine.

10)What is geothermal energy? Write briefly about harnessing geothermal energy from dry
steam plants.