TECHNOLOGY, TUMKUR.

SRI SIDDHARTHA INSTITUTE OF Agalakote, Tumkur.) of Higher Education,

(A Constituent College of Sri Siddhartha Academy

EXAMINATIONS-JAN 2021
B.E. SEMESTER END

18EESOE61 ENERGY CONVERSION TECHNIQUES

MAX MARKS: 100
TIME: 3.00 Hrs SEMESTER: V

full question from Unit-1 to Unit- 4 and 5

NOTE: Answer any five full questions by choosing at least one
question can be from Unit-1 to Unit-5. M
UNIT-1
10
1.a) Write a brief history on energy conversion. 10
motor with brief
b Draw () Ta vs la and (ii) N vs Ia characteristics for a series and shunt
explanation for each characteristic.
10
induction
2.a) Depending upon its rotor construction, describe two types of
motor.
of each type. 10
)What are the different types of D.C generator? Write the applications
UNIT-2
10
3.a) With a neat sketch explain beam and diffuse radiation.
and 10
b) What arethe different types of wind energy collectors? List the advantages
disadvantages of each type.

10
4.a) What are the different types of bio mass energy conversion technologies? Explain each one
of them.
0
b)With a neat sketch explainsolar pond.
UNIT-3
5.a) With a neat diagram, describe the working of a nuclear plant. 10

b)Explain the construction and working ofa Lithium-lon battery. 10

10
ha) Explain how is nuclear energy used to produce electricity?
b) Describe the construction and working of Nickel Cadmium battery. 0
UNIT-4
7.a) With a block diagram, outine the working of a parallel hybrid vehicle. 10

b) What is a traction motor? What are its advantages and disadvantages? 10

8.a) What is series - parallel hybrid vehicle? What are its advantages and limitations? 10

b)What is linear induction motor? Describe its two basis forms. 10

UNIT-5
9.a) With a neat circuit explain the construction and working of a universal motor. 0

b) What is a transducer? Explain Piezo- electric transducer. 10

10.a) What is a stepper motor? Describe its working with a neat circuit. 10

b) What is a strain gauge? What are its characteristics? 10

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