Alternate Energy Sources ime = Semester - VI (Mechanical) 10:30 a.m. to 01:00 p.m.) fastructions + 1, Atterapt all questions, 2. Make suitable assumptions wherever necessary, 3, Figures to the right indicate full marks. qu a) b) by b) Q3 a) b) Q3 a b) Solved Paper [Total Marks : 70 Derive an equation for maximum power, maximum torque end maximum axial thrust available from wind burbine. (Refer section 4.2) What is optimum odocity ? i) Write name of solar radiation measuring instruments. Explain sun skine recorder with figure. (Refer section 26) 7 Write short note on Darrius rotor. (Refer section 4.6.1) a} Write a brief note on effect of various parameters ont performance of flat plate collectors. (Refer section 2.10.11 (E)) im OR Enlist types of solar thermal powr electrical power plant with hep of net stich. (Refer section 3.8) plints. Discuss working of solsr pond ™ What are the cancel and. moconentinal nergy sures? DES briefly. (Refer’section 12-1) t What és basic principle of ocean thermal energy ComreTson- ‘a (Refer section 6.2) OR amet te cman nk vg of TEC ae fs = Ne] OTH with help of schematic dingram (Refer section 622) i tinuous and batch types plants. Ho are binges plants clasfied 7Explsin om a (Refer sections 5.4 and 541) (3) (a)Qs __ Solved Question Paper May - 2044 What are liquid dominated hydrothermal resources ? How these can be utilized ig a high temperature wet steam system 7 (Refer section 6.20) m Describe an MHD open cycle system. What are the main advamtages of an MHD power generation ? (Refer section 6243) Mm OR What are co-generation plants ? Discuss the gas turbine co-generation systems with help of neat sketches. What are their advantages ? (Not in new syllabus) i Define the following terms with necessary figure. (Refer section 25) 7 i} Solar altitude angle ii) Solar zenith angle Hi) Solar azimuth angle ip) Declination angle v) Latitude angle ») Hour angle Discuss the various factors. Which can affect in energy saving in @ compressed air system. (Not in new syllabus) i Discuss the factors which effect the biogas production in detail. (Not in new syllabus) m1 OR Explain with sketches the various methods of tidal power generation. What are the limitation of cach method ? (Not in new syllabus) fu Describe the layout and working of a continuous solar cooling system. (Refer section 3.22) 1 ogo December - 2011 Gujarat Technological Alternate Energy Sources University Semester - VI (Mechanica) Solved Paper one ¢ 10:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m] [Total Marks : 70 pstructions = Qs Q3 1. Atterapt all questions. 2. Make suitable assumptions wherever necessary. 3. Figures to the right indicate full marks. a) Which are the non-conventional energy sources ? Strte the ments and demerits of solar energy. (Refer section 21) m b) Calculate the solar insolation om the top of the atmesphere on 23 March and 19 June, 2011, Take solzr constant = 1353 W/m?, (Refer example 24 [7] a) What is solar pond ? Explain solar pond with « neat shetch in (Refer section 38) Which instrements are used for solar radiation messrements 7 Explarn construction and working of pyramometer. b) (Refer sections 2.6 and 26.1) m OR b) What is the basic principle of OTEC ? Explam closed cycle OTEC plant. 7 (Refer section 622) ) Classify biogas plants. Explan KVIC digester with « schematic diagram. n a i » (Refer sections 5A and 5-41 sown b) Give classification of solur encig 2S" Expl compound e | (Refer section concentrator briefly. a : i solar photoooltait cells. (Refer section 3m nies ‘Double basin tidal poten plant’ Define the term "TE °, Explam A » (Refer sections 4 6.102 (B)) fer $-3 Renewable Energy Engineering Scanned wth Camscaner BI i] 17) 13) tm (3) a]Sted Question Paper December - 2944 Q4 a) State MHD principle. Explain open MHD plant with a neat diagram. (Refer sections 6242 and 6243) May - 2012 Gujarat Technological ri Alternate Energy Sources University b) White the adnuntages of geothermal energy. Explain liquid dominated geotherma} Semester - VI (Mechanical) Solved Paper plant. (Refer sections 621.1 and 6.20.1 (b)) In oR Q4 a Describe the main considerations in selecting the site for wind energy conversion |e 1030 2am to 100 pa [Total Marks : 70 ol system. (Refer section 4.11) I) pstructions : ita) b) Write short note on : i) Savonious rotor ii) Darrieus rotor 1. Attempt all questions. (Refer sections 6.1.1 and 6.12) tm 2. Make suitable assumptions wherever necessary. . Figures to the right indicate full marks. Q5 a) Define the term ‘Energy muagement”. Write note on “Energy audit” 3. Figures to the right indicate full ma BI (Not in New Syllabus) m (at a) Write short notes om classification of ergy resources. Also explain which ae Alternate Energy Source is the best suitable for rural and agricul [4] by) What do you mean by solar distillation ? Explain solar still with a neat di % ‘ : . ieati ? 121 7 ‘Meter section’) ie applications and why ? (Refer section 12.1) po OR b) Explain, what do you understand by energy conversation and its importance. I71 in the conversation. Q5 2) Briefly explain the various divect and indirect applications of solar energy. Also discuss some of the steegy wel in the process of emery im (Refer section 3.1) (Nat in new syllabus) vane Late g 3) 7 . - and “Air mass” What is the variation b) Explain passive space heating system wi : 02 a) Explain the concept of “Solar constant s” Wh system with a schematic diagram. oh pe is the this variation ? (Refer section 3.3.12) i = a ie and what is the reason for m I © — Calculate the mumber of daylight howrs in Dethi fe! . ; i on 22 December 1995, Take flux incident om a solar collector in terms of rly Latitude = 25°35" N. b) Derive a general equation for oe campo ond (OW (Refer example 23) 15] beana and diffuse radiations, Hilt factors. air g Merrie ai angle i i ti i absorptivity transmissivity products for beam ant dsfuse In gogo (Not in new syllabus) ia 1B] horizontal sut b) Calculate monthly aocrage of duly global solar radiation om & face ; in i (22.00N, 79°10‘) for the mont of April ia located in Ahmedabad Gujarat State : Average slr ay Bows are 10 hrs. ‘Angstrom’s contants for Ahmedabad, , 4 ae = Ww 7 148. (Not in ne syllabus! 0.28, b = 0. systems Q3 a) How the solar woler hosting & with the help of a ment shetch. solar water heating system 71 u us) (Not im new 29th the weking of 4 colar pond with help of «neat b) What are solar pons ? D m S-4 ion 3.8) sketch. (Refer section —_———— Renewable Energy Engineering I are Rane Ener Enaieeroa mn ee Scanned wth Camscaner___Solved Question Paper May. 2019 oR Q3 a) Prove that in case of horizontal aris wind turbine maximum power can develop phen exit velocity = 18 of wind velocity and Pray, = 8 pAVy / 27. (Not in new syllabus) Ia] b) The following data refer to a wind mull of @ wind farm in Gujarat, Average wing speed = 23.5 krvhr, Atmospheric pressure = 1.01 bar, Atmospheric temperature ~ 30°C, Power Coefficient = O41, Total power output capacity of wind farm — 1 MW. Determine, 1) Available power density of wind 2) Actual power densit 3) Number of rind mills in the farm if the rotor diameter is 25 m. 'y (Refer example 4.9.2) wm Q4 a) State and explain various routes of biomass energy conversion to other form of energy. (Not in new syllabus) tl b) Explain the working principle of Magneto hydrodynamic generator ? Also compare with conventional eee (Refer sections 624.2 and 6.24) (7) Q.4 a) Describe the working of a floating drum type KVIC biogas plant with I neat sketch. (Refer section 5.42) — es by Draw neat sketches of open and closed cycle OTEC systems. (Refer sections 6.2.1 and 6.22) [4] a What is wave energy ? How it can be used power generatic (Refer section 6.13) il aaa I 5 3 . Q5 a) cm: power plant of single basin type, has a basin area 25x10° m2. The tide aa ee oe turbine however, stops operating when the head on it i. te the energy gencrated in one filling sea water is 1025 ig /m?. (Refer example 6.9.1) mn Db) What is Jow quid domi pa le aa ical Yor en liquid fesnated geothermal resources 7? How this heat Power genera . Refer sections aa aaa a state the advantages of oa OR QS a) Explain the warking of tiquis id , (Refer section ee sea meal MHD system with help of neat ae by What do you understand by * " Classify the energy audit go Tey management” and “energy audit”? ‘BY audit and discuss them ji (Not in new syllabus) in bri 71 8-6 Renewable Energy Engineering | Winter - 2) | O12 Gujarat Technological Alternate Energy § g | 7 a Sy Sources University i mester = VI (Mechanical; | _ Solved Paper } | pone #230 pm. to 5:00 p.m] am 7 a pstructions = i” | 1. Attempt any five questions. | 2. Make suitable assumptions wh, necessary. | 3. Figures to the right indicate full marks. Bb) jar 2) Explain construction and working Pyrhlometer with disgram. (Refer section 2.6.2) im 1 b) What is energy conseroation act-2001 ? Write down few of the salient features of of this act. (Not in new syllabus) wi v7) Q2 a) — Explain open cycle MHD power plant. (Refer section 6.243 (1)) m b) Define alternate energy sources. Explain in brief about these energy sources with 131 special reference to Indian scenario. (Not in new syllabus) aa oR [4] 1b) Classify wind mills. Explain vertical axis wind turbine (VAWT) | (Refer section 4.6.1) m om | Q3 a) Derive an equation for maximum power, maxtraim 7 maximum axial 1 ie i imum Del ? | thrust available from wind turbine. What optirm in i (Refer section 42.1) — i c by) Write a iri mole on fet of rious premiers om peters off a collectors. (Refer section 21022) ol , MHD Powe plant system. Q3 ay Write doum adsenages ent a # v1 efer sections 6.24.4 an oe dominated Irydrothermal system. b) Write a short note on Papour 7 j (Refer section 6.20.1) > of pen eye OTEC system eth the Rep of QA a) Explain comsinuction and worth m1 ion 6.2.1) schematic diagram. (Refer — = Renewable Energy Engineering Scanned wth CamscamerQa Qs Qs a b) b) a) b) b) ____ Solved Question Paper Summer - 2013 Describe brochemical conmersion of biomass into liquid end gaseous fuels. (Not in new syllabus) 7 Deserte the working of « flosting dame type biogas plant with the help of meat (figure. (Refer section 5.42) In OR Describe the advantages and disadvantages of OTEC system. (Refer sections 6.3 and 6.4) In Describe the utilization of vapour dominated hydrothermal fluid for power generation with @ neat sketch. (Refer section 6.20 (a)) [7] Enumerate the advantages and disadoantages of MHD systems. (Refer sections 6244 and 6.24.5) Mm Describe the energy audit of illumination system. How the energy can be conversed in such system ? (Not in new syllabus) fia] OR Discuss about the basic principles of “Energy management’. (Not in new syllabus) 7] Explain with figure the single basin type tidal power plant. (Refer section 6.10.2 (A)) Qo00 S40 Renewable Energy Engineering | ~~ CC i s-i1 Winter - 2013 Gujarat Technological Alternate Energy Sources University | Semester - VI (Mechanical Solved Paper 2 to 5:00 got 230 PT pm] [Total Marks : 70 giructions 3 1. Attempt all questions. 2. Make suitable assumptions wherever necessary. 3. Figures to the right indicate full marks. qi a) Define the following terms with necessary sketch. fl 1. Solar declination angle 2. Hour angle 3. Solar Zenith angle 4. Solar incident angle (Refer section 25) b) Define sun rise hour angle, also calculate the day length in mn Aemedabad (23°N) on 22™ December and 22™! March. (Refer section 2.5) 1 Q2 2) What is solar still ? Explain solar stilt with neat skeich. (Refer section 3.5) (7) b) List different types of concentrating collector. Explain any one with figure. (Refer section 2.10) ie] oR b) Discuss the working of compound parabolic concentrator (CPC) and state its advantages and disadvantages. (Refer section 2.10.2) 71 2 a) Classify wind mils and explain horizontal ais wind wll (Refer section 4.11) (71 b) Discuss various factors for site selection to establish wind power plant. m (Refer section 4.11) | oR 1 a) Explain fixed dome type domestic biogas pun sh reat sketch 2 (Refer section 5.4.2 (b)) ic it? Explain any one of them. » What és MHD 7 What ave the carious {7 Of 4 (Refer sections 6.242 and 6.24.3) ate Renewable Eneruy Engineering Scanned wth Camscamer (3] Pof [3] [4] (31 [4]Qa Q5 Qs5 a) b) b) a) b) a bb _ _ Solved Question Paper Winter - 2013 Explain principle open cycle OTEC system with suitable diagram. (Refer section 6.21) ia] What are the adcantages and disadvantages of geothermal energy forms ? (Refer section 6.21) (71 oR Write shart note on : Tidal power plant with double basin system. (Refer section 6.10.2 (B)) 7 Explain briefly construction and working of sun shine recorder. (Refer section 26) (71 What are the co-gencral plants ? Explain the difference between bottoming and topping cycle. (Nont in new syllabus) i711 Describe with neat sketch ‘Solar water heater.’ (Refer section 3.2) I71 oR Explain about Phosphoric Acid Fuel Cell (PAFC). (Not in new syllabus) — [7] Discuss hydrogen as alternative fuel for motor vehicle, (Not in new syllabus) (7 Qoo0 fine = 10:30 a.m. to 01:00 p.m.] Summer - 2014 Gujarat Technological Alternate Energy Sources University Semester- VI (Mechanical) Solved Paper [Total Marks : 70 pstructions + a a Q3 Qs 1. Attempt all questions. 2. Make suitable assumptions wherever necessary. 3. Figures to the right indicate full marks, a) What do you mean by primary and secondary energy sources ? What are the prospects of non conventional energy sources in India ? (Refer sections 1.2.1 and 1.4) (71 b) Explain following terms : Energy conservation. Energy management, energy audit, energy efficiency, nergy security. (Not in new syllabus) 7 a) How are the concentrating collectors classified ? With neat sketch explain construction and working of any one. (Refer section 2.10) a] b) Write brief note on performance characteristic of wind machine. (Refer section 4.9) (71 oR b) Define the following terms: solar annie air _ solar declination, zenith i? i angie. angle, day length, local solar time, solar altitude ang! in sections 23.1 and 2.5) Be : eter biogas plant and list digester design a) Explain in detail site selection ae for " i i [labus, consideration. (Not in new sy! em b) List advantages and disadvantages of geothermal energy as compared! to n ion 6.21) solar exergy: (Refer section an t sketch explain any one. i pers classified ? With a nes 7 a) How are biomass gasifiers ¢ (Refer sections 5.7 and 5.7.) and prospects of b) List application {71 jon 6.23) context. (Refer section Energy Engineerl a Renewable Energy Scanned wth Camscamer (3) (a) P of 7] bl Ia] [3] (a)Q4 a) » Q4 a) b) Qs a b) Q5 a) b) Solved Question Paper Summer - 2014 Derive an expression of energy and power in simple single basin tidal power plant. (Refer section 6.102 (A)) In Describe the closed cycle O.T.E.C. system with its advantages aver open cycle system. (Refer section 6.22) fe OR Explain the following wave energy conversion devices with neat sketches : Float tue energy conversion device, dolphin type wave generator. (Refer section 6.14.1) In Explain how @ selection criterion of heat exchangers is done in O.T.E.C. system. (Not in new syllabus) in Write brief note on M.H.D. Design problems and developments. (Not in new syllabus) Im Draw neat labeled sketch only of the following: 1 i) KV.LC. digester (Refer section 5.42) fi) Sunshine recorder (Refer section 26) iti) Pyranometer (Refer section 2.6) OR Explain following terms pertzining lo MHD system : "1 4) Seeding ti) Super conductivity ii) Gas conductivity (Not in new syllabus) Draw neat labeled sketch only of the following: a) 1 Solar still ti) Solar cooker iti) Solar dryer. (Refer sections 3.5, 3.4 and 3.6) goo Renewable Eneray Engineering Time : 2:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.] Alternate Energy Sources Winter - 2014 Gujarat Technological University Solved Paper Semester = VI (Mechanical) (Total Marks : 70 instructions : 1, Attempt all questions. 2 Make suitable assumptions wherever necessary. 3. Figures to the right indicate full marks. Qi a) b) Q2 a) by »b) as a) b) 3 a b) Q4 a) b) What is meant by renewable energy sources ? What are the prospects of non-conventional energy sources in India ? (Refer section 1.4) fe Define terms : Altitude angle, Incident angle, Zenith angle, Solar Azimuth angle, Latitude angle, Declination angle, Hour angle. (Refer section 25) [7] Write a short note on Darrius rotor. (Not in new Syllabus) {71 What is the basic principle of ocean thermal energy conversion (OTEC) ? (Refer section 6.2) ta OR Describe the ‘closed cycle’ OTEC system, write its sdoantages over ‘Open cycle’ system. (Refer section 6.22) 71 How MHD systems are classified ? Describe them in brie (Refer section 6.24.3) / ™ What are the advantages and limitations of wave energy concersion 7 71 OR i between a Pyrtheliometer and @ Define solar constant. What is difference Pyranometer. (Refer sections 24.1.1 and 26) Explain energy conversation and energy cudit, (Not in new in ener; What are the main applications of # solar pond ? Descrite briefly. (Refer section 3.8) Explain the constructional detail and working of KVIC digester. a xplain (Refer section 5.42) syllabus) 71 71 Scanned wth CamScann Renewable Energy Engineering 13] 14] pof 7 [131 [4] [3) [a]b) Qs b) Qs a) b) ___Solved Question Paper Winter - 204 OR : : How are gasifiers classified ? What is pyrolysis ? What are the potenti applications of the gasifier ? (Refer sections 5.7 and 5.7.2) , What are the difficulties in tidal power developments ? (Not in new syllabus) Classify combined cycle ic fl brief fy power generation. Explain any one i ie sketch. (Refer section 6.23) . : sa " 17] Deserite in brief, the different energy storage methods used in the solar syste rt. (Refer section 2.11) on it) Define geothermal source. Classify and i 5 explain geothermal (Refer section 6.20) i. =“ (71 Describe a binary cycle system for liquid dominated system. (Refer section 6.20 (b) (ii) 71 ooo S-16 Renewable Energy Engineering | | | | j Summer - er- 2015 Gujarat Technological t Alternate Energy Sources University Semester - VI (Mechanical) Sol olved Paper 4] Time : 10:30 a.m. to 01:00 p.m] z [Total Marks : l. Instructions : :70 ¥, 1. Attempt all questions. n 2. Make suitable assumptions wherever necessary. 3. Figures to the right indicate full marks, Q.1 a) Whar are the conventional and nan conventional oars? a briefly. (Refer section 12 rl by Which instruments ore used for solar radiation “measurements Explain 1 construction and working Pyranometer. (Refer section 2.6) In i Q2 a) — Classify different solar collectors and explain the constriction detzils ofa types flat plate collector with neat sketch. (Refer section 2.10) my b) Define the following : 1- Solar constant 2. Air mass 3. Extraterrestrial radiation 4. Terrestrial radation 5. Beare radistion 6. Diffused radiation 7. Global radiation (Refer sections 24.1 and 25) tm OR b) Determine the number of day light hours in Shrinagar on 5! January and sit July. Latitude : 36 degrees 05 Minutes. (Refer section 25.0) i) Q3 a) Describe the main consideration in selecting the sile for wind energy conversion system, (Refer section 410) m b) A propeller FyPe horizontal shaft wind turbine has diameter of 90 meter ee operating speed i 50 r.p.m. at its maximum efficiency, Wind at 1 ber and = has a vetocity of 12 ms. Calculate : 1, Total power density in the wind steam 2. Maxinturt obtainable pean ih obtainable power density assuming "= 38 %., 4 Total power produced 5. Torque and axial thrust produced at maximum efficiency. (Refer similar example 49-1) Scanned wth CamscamerQ3 Q4 Qs Q5 a) b) b) b) a) b) a) b) Solved Question Paper Summer - 2013 oR How solar meter hastings are classified ? Explain working of Thermo Syphon seater hesting syste? with neat sketch. (Refer section 3.20 171 sketch. (Refer section 3.5) In is the solar still ? Explain with neat What How are bo gas plants ere classified ? Explain continuous and batch type plants. (Refer sections 54 and 5.40) In in detail. factors which affect the bio gas production Discuss the (Refer section 5.43) (71 OR Enlist the advantages of geothermal energy- Explain liquid dominated geothermal plant. (Refer sections 621 and 6.20(b)) 171 Stale the different types of geothermal energy resources. Explain the hot dry rock geothermal resources and their wt ication. (Refer section 6.20 C(3) m1 Describe the construction and working of OTEC system based on closed cycle with the help of schematic diagram. (Refer section 6.22) 71 Explain swith slices the varios methods of tidal power Seneraion What are the limitation of each methods ? (Not in new syllabus) 7 oR State MHD principle. Explain opert MHD with neat diagram. (Refer sections 6.242 and 6.24.3) it} State the methods of waste heat utilization and explain any one. Mm (Not in new syllabus) ' 000 Alternate Energy Sources Gujarat Technological University Solved Paper Winter - 2015 Semester - VI (Mechanical) {Total Marks : 70 ud Time = 2:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m] , n Instructions = 1. Attempt all questions. 2. Make suitable assump! 3. Figures to the right in qi a) b) Qz a) b) tions wherever necessary. dicate full marks. u ts and three demerits of renewable enersy SOUTCES. i t State the four meril (Not in new syllabus) Define (1) Solar constant (2) Terrestrial (4) Beam radiation (5) Diffuse radiation (Refer sections 2.4.1.1 and 25) List out three energy conversion considered for site selection for biogas Derive the equation of power i ra terrestrial radiation radiation (3) Ext Zenith angle m (6) Declination angle (7) =e factors to be \ biomass. Stale the four 1 plant. (Refer sections 53 and 5.34) available from wind energy: i Calculate (1) Total power dens! uced 20°C kas a velocity of 12 més (2) Maximum density (3) Total power prod: and its runs at 50 lar example 493) rpm. (Refer simil oR Scanned wth Camzannetees a4 Qs Qs b b) a) bb a) b) bd __ Solved Question Paper Winter - 2015 are limitations of tidal mCTSY: Explain construction and workirig of Describe t single basin tidal pomeT plant with next sketch. (Refer sections 6.122 and 6.102 (A) 71 Explain application, principle, construction and working of pyranomeler with neat Lea) skrich. (Refer section 26) What is ocean thermal energy ? Describe working of open cycle oceart thermal dectric conversion (OTEC) systent with neat sketch. (Refer sections 6.2 and 621) 7] OR Classify types of energy audit. Discuss them int details. [Not in new syllabus] In Explain working of liquid metal Magneto Hydro Dynamic (MHD) Power Generation with neat sketch. State two advantages and two disadvantages of it. (Refer section 6.24.3 2(ii)) I1 Deserihe the working of solar passive space heating and cooling with sketch. (Refer section 3.2.1.2) 7 What is co-generation process ? Explain i i gas turbine co-generation system wi! neat sketch. (Not in new syllabus) "ain 7 (7 What is thermal ptr energy ? Describe the scope of it in India. State the four = geothermal energy. (Refer sections 6.19, 6.23 and 6212) {71 is solar pond ? Explain principle i ee principle and working of solar pond with sketch. 71 qoo S-20 Re newabla Energy Engineering Gujarat Technological University Solved Paper Summer - 2016 Alternate Energy Sources Semester - VI (Mechanical) t qime = 10:30 a.m. to 01:00 p.m] [Total Marks : 70 Instructions : 4. Attempt all questions. 2. Make suitable assumptions wherever necessary. 3. Figures to the right indicate full marks, {71 a) Explain factors affecting biogas generation in brief. (Refer section 5.4.3) Qi b) Define different seven solar angles. (Refer section 2.5) 17] gz a) Explain low temperature power generation cycle using solar pond. (Refer section 3.8) 7 b) Explain open cycle MHD with neat sketch. (Refer section 6.243 (1) I71 OR by) Explain liquid dominated geothermal power plant with neat sketch. (Refer section 6.20.1 b)) tl Q3 a Write short note on solar cell, What is solar cell module, panel, and array. (Refer section 3.11) m7 b) Explain: open cycle OTEC system and closed cycle OTEC system with neat sketch. (Refer sections 62.1 and 6.22) (71 OR Q3 a) — Explain different types of energy audit. (Not in new syllabus) 17] p) Explain construction and working of pynmometer with neat sketch in (Refer section 2.6.1) Q4 a) Show that maximum power obtained from wind mill is 0.593 times power available in the wind, (Refer section 4.21) 17] cam and gas turbine power plant with neat sketch. in 7] b) Explain combined st (Not in new syllabus) Energy Engineering Scanned wth Camscamerby Q5 a) b) Qs a) b) Solved Question Paper Summer - 2016 oR Derive expression for the average tidal power in single basin system. (Not in new syllabus) (7) Name the different types of solar collector. Explain parabolodial dish collector with neat sketch. (Refer section 2.10) I7 Explain construction and working of KVIC biogas plant with neat sketch. (Refer section 5.4.2) 71 Explain tidal power plant with double basin system. (Refer section 6.10.2 (B)) 1 oR Explain sclar still with neal sketch. (Refer section 3.5) 4 Explain construction of horizontal axis wind mill and give functions of different components. (Refer section 4.11) (7] Qo00 8-2 Renewable Energy Engineering Winter - 2016 Alternate Energy Sources Semester - VI (Mechanical) | Time : 10:30 a.m. to 01:00 pm] Instructions + 1. Attempt all questions. 2, Make suitable assumptions wherever necessary. 3. Figures to the right indicate full marks. Ql Q2 Q3 Q3 (Refer section 421) ‘ §-23 a) b) a) b) a) b) a) b) Differentiate - University Solved Paper Gujarat Technological (Total Marks : 70 1. Renewable vs. non-renewable energy sources (Refer section 13.4) 2. Conventional vs. non-conventional energy sources. (Refer section 1.3.6) Explain - Energy conservation, energy management, energy audit, security. (Not in new syllabus) What is solar pond ? Explain solar pond with schematic diagram. (Refer section 3.8) Explain the concept of “solar constant” and “air mass solar constant with time and what is (Refer section 24.1.1) OR How are the con explain construction and working of Write a brief note on Darrius turbine. (Refer nd working of horizontal axis wind turbine (HAWT) Explain construction a neat schematic diagram. oR Explain working of liquid metal (Refer section 6.243 (ii) Derive expression for maximum thrust aeailable from a wind turbine power, maximrure t the reason for this variation ? centrating collectors classified ? With the schematic diagram any onc. (Refer section 2.10.2) section 4.6.1) (Refer section 4.6.2) MHD systera with the help of neat sketch from basic principles. Scanned wth Camscamer energy In 71 -? What is the variation of i] m7 V1 unth 7 (7 orque and maximum axial m AQs Qs b) b) a) b) b) ___ Solved Question Paper Winter - 2016 Explain selection criterion of heat exchanger in OTEC system. (Not in new syllabus) Write advantages and disadvantages of MHD power plant system. (Refer sections 6.24.4 and 6.24.5) OR What ts the basie principle of OTEC? Explain open cycle OTEC plant. (Refer section 622) List application end prospects of geothermal mergy with reference to Indian (71 context. (Refer section 6.23) i711 What are the difficulties in tidal power development ? (Not in new syllabus) 71 Discuss Hydrogen as alternative fuel for automobile vehicles. (Not in new syllabus) 17) OR White a note om tidal power plant with double basin system (Refer section 6.10.2 (B)) 7] How gasifiers classified ? What és pyrolysis? Explain pyrolysis. (Refer section 5.7) [Pyrolysis - Not in new syllabus] iba] gag S-24 Gujarat Technological University Solved Paper Summer - 2017 | penewable Energy Engineering | Semester - VIII (Mechanical) sme 22 ; Hours] [Total Marks : 70 structions 2 () Attempt all questions. (2) Make suitable assumptions wherever mecessary. (3) Figures to the right indicate full marks. | (4) Use of Solar energy data book is permissible after verification. ty a) A researcher wants to calculate incidence angle for surface tilted at 30° with | horizontal from the data available for horizontal surface : ‘Angle of incidence for harizontal surface : 45.6° i Surface facing 10° East of South at location. Date : 234 December (Non leap year) Standard time of location ; 12 p.m. Day length for horizontal surface : 10.7 hrs. {81 > The following table shows the various angle of attack, lift and drag coefficient for | airfoi! DUV 400, Find the design angle of attack. (61 | 13 unit length of Blade for the following data. ift and di Calculate lift and drag force per 7 z re = 1.01 BST Design wind speed = 10 m/sec, Chord length = 15 em, ‘Atmospheric temperature = 30°C 22 a) The following data refers to liquid {flat plate collector, Collector tlt 7 i ‘Available radiation = 1100 W/m?, Absorber plate area = 21 om, emissivity = 0.12, Glass caver emissioity = 0.88, Number of covers = 2, Mam 8-25 Renewable Energy Engineering Scanned wth CamscamerSolved Question Paper Summer = 2017 | __ late temperature = 65°C, Flux acwilable at absorber plate = 800 W/m", Side i, 5 " i 2x loss coefficient = 0.8 W/m? -K, Bottorn loss coefficient = 0.6 w/m? -K, Intet mater temperature = 30° C, Ambient air termperaure = 25°C, Wind speed = 18 ms, Mass flow rate of water = 62 kgitr. Determine, (1) Overall heat loss coef, (2) Outlet water temperature from the collector (3) Efficiency of collector. Use Test et al correlation. Take area of collector is 10% more that areq of absorber plate. in Derive the one dimensional momentum theory and Beltz’s limit for the wind mill, _—_—_—_—- bd a Q5 a) b) Q5 a) b) Ans. = ESSER FAP Srna = See Explain with neat sketch the basic and working principle of MHD generator. [Refer section 6.24] e 15] Explain with neat sketch the liquid dominated geothermal system. [Refer section 6.20.1 (b)] tal i) For an 11,00,000 /- investment in solar energy equipment which mects 56 % of annual load of 156 GJ. If first year fuel cost is 800 per G] and expected to inflate at 10% per year. Calculate 1) Undiscounted payback time, 2) Discounted payback time if discount future cost at rate 8%, ic} y ii) For a non - solar process, using fuel only, calculate the present worth of fuel cost over 20 years if 1" year’s cost is & 125500 /-. The market discount rate is 8% per year and fuel cost inflation rate 10% per year. I] Write a short note on solar saving. fal Discuss in brief limitation of renewable energy. (Refer section 1.3.4] 2 OR What is the annual payment and present worth of all interest payment on mortgage, if solar system is installed having worth & 11,00,000 /- which is to be financed by a 10% down payment with the balance borrowed at an annual interest rate of 9% for 20 years ? The payments are to be made at the end of the year. The market discount rate is 8 %. {9 Define : 1) Payback time 2) Return an investment 3) Life cycle cost. 13] 1) Payback time : Refer section 73 (4) 2) Return on investment Definition ; A profitability measure that evaluates the performance of a business by dividing net profit by net worth. Retum on investment, or ROL is the most common profitability ratio. There are several ways to determine ROI, but the most frequently used method is to divide net profit by total assets. 3) Life-Cycle Costs Definition ; Life-Cycle Costs are all the costs associated with the product for its entire life cyde. a Discuss in brief advantages of renewable energy. [Refer section 13.3] sal oan b) =i ‘Also state the assumption in theory and draw the variation of pressure and velocity in wind mill. m oR yy Bvplain with neat sketch the geometry of ail terminology. Also explain with neat sketch indicating the direction of lift force, drag force, pitching moment coefficient. 1 Q3 a) Derive the expression of collector efficiency factor, heat removal factor and useful heat gain for the air heater. 1) » Explain the working of indirect solar drying system with neat sketch. Also discuss the advantages, [Refer section 3.6] la OR Q3. a) Derive the expression of collector efficiency factor, heat removal factor and useful heat gain for the cylindrical parabolic callector. (6) b) Explain the construction of solar pond with neat sketch. [Refer section 3.8] [61 Q4 a) Discuss the following factors affecting the biogas generation. 1) pH, 2) Nutrient, 3) Temperature, 4) Diameter to Depth ratio 5) Carbon - Nitrogen ratio. [Refer section 5.3.4] (51 b) Explain with neat sketch the working of hybrid OTEC system. [Refer section 623] (3) d Explain with neat sketch the vapour dominated geothermal system. [Refer section 6.20.1 (a)] rr oR Q4 a) Explain with neat sketch the three stage scheme ‘ [Refer section 5.3.21 Be for methane fermentation. 8-26 Renewable Energy Engineerin [re : Renewable Energy Engineeringa| iter - 2017 - |Gujara t Techn: able Energy Engineering Uti Semester - VIII (Mechanical) Solved Paper (Total Marks : 70 pt all questions. suitable assumptions wherever Necessary, s to the right indicate full marks, terms ; Angle of incidence, declination, solar constant, sections 2.5.2.5, 25.1 and 2.4.1.1) (1 st the advantage and limitation of renewable energy (Refer sections 1.3.3 and 1.3.4) (4) tin construction and working of Pyranometer with schematic diagrams. r section 2.6) (71 latitude of srinagar is 34°, Find day length in hrs. When sunlight is available m1" July. [3] yen data : gs ue of days 1" July n= Jan + Feb + March + April + May + June + July = 31+ 28 431 + 30 +31 +30 + 01 = 182 n= 182 ination (6) is given by the Cooper's equation as 8 = 23.45sin (zo ‘ | = 245sin [3054-18] __—— 70 Renewable Energy Engineering ‘Seanned with CamSeanner mill. (3) 1a «lp of I Bi fa) (31 rator. 17) 109 wringStep 2: Day length as on 01 July ta = Zecor"tf-tane tan] = cos Ye tan(34°)tan(23.12°)) 5 = 2 cos -0.2879] 5 — | ty) = 1423 hows | co Ans Lta = See Day length is on 1 July is 14.23 hrs ces Ans Db) Explain working of solar still with neat sketch. (Refer section 3.5) 4 © A compound parabolic collector has an acceptance angle of 22°. The absorie surface of the collector is flat and its width is 12 cm. Find out the followings : {7 i) Concentration ratio of a collector ii) The width of aperture and height of collector iti) Surface area of the concentrator taking length of the collector = 1 m OR ©) Accylinder parabotic collector having 2.5 cm width and 10 m long is used to hex 8 fluid entering at 150 °C with a flow rate of 75 ke/min (Cyy = 1.25 Hig. The diameter of the absorber tube is 6.5 em which is covered with glass tuk Take following data : 2) Solar intensity = 700 W/m? Atmosphere temperature = 30 °C b) Product of absorptivity and transmissivity of absorbing surface for radssix= C (at), = 0.8, Reflectivity of radiation (r,) = 0.93, Transmissivity of glass (*,! = 085. Also take collector efficiency factor = 0.85, Heat lost coefficient = 8 W/m? °C. Heat transfer cogficient inside the tube is 1 and tilt fictr ® ») elso 1. Find <1. Useful heat gain and exit temperature of the fluid 2. Collector afer, o —_—— CCC Renewable Eneray Enginee"? J = 3-H a Solved Question Papar Winter « 2017 4 Ust the basic component of wind mill and draw the wind energy conservation system. (Refer sections 4.3 and 4.5) (3) Explain importance of drag and lift force in wind i, ] power generation. (Refer section 4.4) Fr San ate Parameter on the power generating capacity of i wind mill. Also explain control mechanism of a wind turbine. } (Refer section 4.8) V7 OR Distinguish between fixed dome plant and floating dome type biomass plant. } (Refer section 5.4.3) BI Explain upward draft gasifier with diagram. (Refer section 5.7(1)) aw! Prove that the maximum turbine output can be achiewed when V,=V;/3 chee V, and V, are upstream and downstream velocities of the wind. | (Refer section 4.2.1) 1 List the factors affecting for the performance of flat plate collector. | (Refer section 2.10.1.1) BI Explain working of solar pond. (Refer section 3.8) 14) List the geothermal resources. Explain binary fluid hydrothermal system. / (Refer sections 6.20 and 6.20.1(b-ii)) tea : OR Define term: Solar azimuth angle, Solar altitude angle, Hour angle. (Refer section 2.5.2) 01 Explain single basin, two-way tidal power plant, (Refer section 6.10.2(A)) [4] State the principle of Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion (OTEC). Explain working of elosed cycle OTEC. (Refer sections 6.2.1 and 6.2.2) im List the need for economic analysis of renewable energy system. (Refer section 7.8) (3) A propesed insulation system for @ house to be heated is expected to save fuel cost of % 2000 in first year. The fuel prices are expected to increase by © 20 % per year and best alternative investment with yield 10 % per year. Find the total Renewable Scanned wth Cama pringQs a Ans.: To obtain the total cost of this solar energy system, add the costs for the System is 15 years. nis amit system expressed in current value, Take life of State the objectices of clean development mechanism. Explain clean developre ; ject cycle with flow diagram. (Refer section 7.10) oR “ the I cost of a solar energy system with the characteri, tabulated below. Storage cost (tn?) 625 Cott of contra! aystem (8) 100 Miscellaneous cost (T) 200 + (5 4) (Captal recovery factor for 20 years at 6% 0102 controls, the collector, the storage and miscellaneous items or S = 7100 + & 100 x 20) + (© 6.25 x 20) + [F200 + (5.00 x 20)} % 2525 CRF for 20 years at B% = 0.102 CRF (20, 0.08) = 0.102 The annual cost Py, 1S then, Pua, = © 2525 x 0.102 = 8 257/yr Se b) Explain basic principle of Magneto Hydra Dynamic generation. 624.2) ° 1) Attempt all questions, 2) Make suitable assumptions whe: 3) Figures to the right indicate full ble Energy Engineering Semester - VIII (Mechanical) Solved Paper rever necessary. marks. Explain reseroes, production and utilization of primary energy sources in India (Refer sections 1.2.1 and 1.4) 13] Describe the essentiality for exploration of rencwable sources of energy. (Refer section 1.3.2) i) White short notes on classification Of energy resources. Also explain which tupe of Alternate encrgy source is the best suitable for rural and agricultural applications and why ? (Refer sections 1.21 and 1.4) (71 Define the following terms : 1) Solar altitude angle (Refer section 25.2.1) 2) Declination angle (Refer section 2.5.1) 3) Hour angle (Refer section 2.5.2) LI Write short note on effect of various parameters on performance of flat plate collectors, (Refer section 2.10.11) WW data refers to liquid flat plate collector, collector tilt = 22.15%, pik i oe Wnt Abobo plate area = 21 m?, Plate emissity = 0.12, Glss corer emsiity = 0.88, Number of covers = 2, Mean plate temperature = 68 °C. Fl available at absorber plate = £00 Wim, Sie oss coefficient = 0.8 W/m?-K, Bottom loss cooficient = 0.6 W/m?-K, Inlet = 30°C, Ambient air temperature = 25 °C, Wind speed = 1,8 water temperature of water = 62 kg/hr. Determine, 1) Overall heat loss mis, Mass fess cue water temperature from the exllector 3) Efficiency of coc sect et al Correlation. Take area of ellector is 10 % more that area collector. Use Bes 171 of absorber plate ee $e? Ye Energy Engineering Scanned wth Camscamer (Total Marks : 70 13) a] ‘of (71 13) 13) fa]Solved Question Pi Summer - 2018 a Q3 a) b Q3 a b) oR A cylinder parabolic collector having 2.5 m width and 10 m lomg ts used to heat fluid entering at 150 °C with a flow rate of 7-5 kg/min (C,y = 1.25 kIfkg °C. The dizmeter of the absorber tube is 6.5 om which is covered with glass tube, Take following data: Solar intensity = 700 W/m? Atmosphere temperature = 30 °C product of absorptivity and transmissivity of absorbing surface for radiation (at), = 0.8, Reflectivity of radiation (r,) = 0.93, Transmissivity of glass (2,) = 0.85, Also take collector efficiency factor = 0.85, Heat lost coefficient = 8 W/m?°C. Heat transfer cooficient inside the tube is 1 and tilt factor is also 1. Find : 1. Useful heat gain and exit temperature of the fluid 2, Collector efficiency. 1 oR Explain basic operational principles of solar cell. (Refer section 3.11) 13] What are solar ponds ? Discuss working of solar pond with help of neat sketch. (Refer section 3.8) [4] Enlist types of solar thermal power plant. Discuss working of solar pond electrical power plant with meat sketch. (Refer section 3.10) 7 OR Explain future prospects of MHD gencration. (Refer section 6.24) 3 Define following terms, 1) Annual! savings (Refer section 7.6) 2) Cumulative savings (Refer section 7.7) 3) Life cycle savings (Refer section 7.7) 4) Payback period (Refer section 7.9) i) The following table shows the various angle of attack, lift and drag coefficient for sisfoil DUV400. Find the design angle of attack. oss | ooo 102 3 | 360 | 5.00 Tre | Calculate dif and drag force per unit length of blade for the following data. Design wind speed = 10 misee atmospheric pressure = 1.01 bar chord length = 15 cm. Atmospheric temperature = 30 °C. (71 Ss. Benecii. eH --- -e b) Write short note on Magnus effect, Explain importance of drag and lift force in wind power g . (Refer section 4.4) i) Derive the one dimensional momentum theory and Belts's limit for the wind mull Also state the assumption in theory and draw the Cariation of pressure and velocity in wind mill. oR "7 What is bio mass ? Why is it considered as renewable source of energy ? (Refer sections 5.2.1 and 5.2) rey} Explain with neat sketch the three stage scheme for methane fermentation. (Refer section 5.3.3) is] Describe the working of floating drum type KVIC biogas plant with the help of neat sketch. (Refer section 5.4.2) i] What is basie principle of ocean thermal energy conversion ? (Refer section 6.2) by) What do you understand by spring and neap tides ? How are they caused ? (Refer section 6.8.2) (4) Define term tidal range. Explain ‘Double basin tidal power plant’. (Refer sections 6.11(1) and 6.10.2(B)) {71 OR What do you understand by geothermal energy ? Give its main application. (Refer sections 6.19 and 6.23) (3) Explain with neat sketch the vapour dominated geothermal system. (Refer section 6.20.1) (4) Explain with neat sketch the basic and working principle of MHD generator. Also compare with conventional power plant. (Refer sections 6.24.2 and 6.25) (7) gqao 8-35 Renewable Energy Engineering Scanned wth CamscanerCHAPTER - 7 SCENARIO OF RENEWABLE ENERGY (RE) SOURCES Syllabus : Needs of renewable energy, advantages and limitations of RE, present energy scenario of conventional and RE sources. Scanned wth CamscanerWhat are the conventional and non-conventional energy sources? Describe briefly. (Refer section 1.2.1) [07] Write short notes on classification of energy resources. Also explain which type of alternate energy source ts the best suitable for rural and agricultural applications and why? (Refer section 1.2.1) [07] Explain in brief about these energy sources with special reference to Indian scenario. (Refer section 1.4) [07] What do you mean by primary and secondary energy sources? What are the prospects of non-conventional energy sources in India? (Refer sections 1.2.1 & 1.4) [07] Scanned wth CamscanerScenario of Renewable Ene! E) Sources . : a? Q.5 What are the prospects of non-conventional energy sources in India! [07] (Refer section 1.4) onventional energy sources? Describe [07] Q.6 What are the conventional and non-c briefly. (Refer section 1.2.1) Dec. 2016 Q.7 Differentiate - 1. Renewable vs. non-renewable energy sources. (Refer section 1.3.4) 2. Conventional vs. non-conventional energy sources. (Refer section 1.3.6) [07] Scenario of Renewable Energy (RE) Sources ends ... Scanned wth CamscanerCHAPTER - 2 SOLAR ENERGY Syllabus : Energy available from the sun, spectral distribution, solar radiatidn outside the earth’s atmosphere and at the earth’s surface, solar radiation geometry, Instruments for solar radiation measurements, empirical equations for prediction of availability of solar radiation, radiation on tilted surface. solar energy conversion into heat, types of solar collectors, evacuated and non-evacuated solar air heater, concentrated collectors, thermal analysis of liquid flat plate collector, air heater and cylindrical parabolic collector, solar energy thermal storage. Topic Name | 21 _| troduction [2-2 | a2 | Energy Available from the Sun l2-4 | Spectral Distribution Solar Radiation Outside the Earth's Atmosphere and at the Earth's Surface pe | as | Solar Radiation Geometry l2-9 | Radiation Instruments for Solar Radiation Measurements Radiation on Tilted Surface | 29 | Solar Energy Conversion into Heat Solar Collectors , | oat | Solar Energy Thermal Storage | ara _| E acuated Tube Collectors Vi University Questions with Answers Scanned wth Camscaner Empirical Equations for Prediction of Availability of Solarniversity Questions with Answers ; May 2011 Write name of solar radiation measuring instruments. Explain sun shine record, with figure. (Refer section 2.6) r Write a brief note on effect of various parameters on performance of flat pl collectors. (Refer section 2.10.1.1 (E)) p Define the following terms with necessary figure. (1) Solar altitude angle (2) Solar zenith angle (3) Solar azimuth angle (4) Declination angle (5) Latitude angle (6) Hour angle. (Refer section 2.5) Dec. 2011 Which are the non- conventional energy sources ? State the merits and demer: of solar energy. (Refer section 2.1) fi Calculate the solar insolation on the top of the atmosphere on 23 March and 19 June, 2011. Take Solar constant = 1353 W/m’. (Refer section 2.5) f Which instruments are used for solar radiation measurements ? Explat construction and working of pyrometer. (Refer sections 2.6 and 2.6.1) f. Give classification of solar concentrating collectors. Explain compound parabo: concentrator briefly. (Refer section 2.10) fi Explain the concept of "Solar Constant" and "Air Mass" ? What is the varial'’ of solar constant with time and what is the reason Jor this variation ? (Refer section 2.3.1) f Calculate monthly average of Daily Global Solar Radiation on a Horizon Surface located in Ahmedabad Gujarat state (22°.00' N, 73°.10' E) for the m°"Q.10 Q.11 Cord. Q.A2 p |@-13 Q.14 emers r Q.15 ad ii Expla: Q.16 r trabo c Q17 a.18 arial: f |Q.19 rizon 2 mor — —_— jinee"™ Solar Ene of April. Average Solar day hours are 10 hrs. Angsirom's constants for | Ahmedabad, a = 0.28, b = 0.48 (Refer example 2.7.2) tg] Write a brief note on effect of various parameters on performance of flat plate collectors. (Refer section 2.10.2.2) mM Define following terms with necessary figure. (1) Sunrise/Sunset hour angle (2) Solar tilt angle (3) Solar altitude angle (4) Declination angle (5) Day length (6) Surface azimuth angle. (Refer section 2.5) [7] Describe advantages and drawbacks of solar energy utilization. (Refer section 2.1.1) 7] Explain the principle of working of a pyrheliometer with a neat sketch. (Refer section 2.6.2) m Describe the working of a flat plate collector using air as working fluid with the help of a neat sketch (Refer section 2.10.1) m7 Define the following terms (i) Zenith angle (ii) Concentration ratio (iii) Instantaneous collector efficiency (Refer sections 2.3.1 and 2.5) m Define the following terms with necessary sketch. J. Solar declination angie 2. Hour angle 3. solar zenith angle 4. Solar incident angle. (Refer section 2.5) [07) Define sun rise hour angle, also calculate the day length in Ahmedabad (230 N) on 22“ December and 22" March. (Refer section 2.5) "7 List different types of concentrating collector. Explain any one with figure. (Refer section 2.10) m Discuss the working of Compound Parabolic Concentrator (CPC) and state its advantages and disadvantages. (Refer section 2.10.2) mM 2-53 Renewable Energy Engineering PEQ.22 § § Q.28 Q.29 Q.30 How are the concentrating collectors classified ? With neat sketc}; < construction and working of any one. (Refer section 2.10) Define the following terms : Solar constant, air mass, solar declination, ens angle, day length, local solar time, solar altitude angle. (Refer sections 2.3.1 and 2.5) t Draw neat labeled sketch of pyranometer. (Refer section 2.6.1) Define terms : Altitude angle, incident angle, zenith angle, solar azimuth any) latitude angle, declination angle, hour angle (Refer section 2.5) r Define solar constant. What is the difference between a pyrheliometer and , pyranometer ? (Refer sections 2.4.1.1 and 2.6 ) r Describe in brief. the different energy storage methods used in the solar systen (Refer section 2.11) r Which instruments are used for solar radiation measurements. Expl: construction and working of pyranometer. (Refer section 2.6) c Classify different types of solar collectors and explain the construction details a flat plate collector with neat sketch. (Refer section 2.10) c Define the following : J. Solar constant 2, Air mass 3. Extra-terrestrial radiation 4. Terrestrial radiation 5. Beam radiation 6. Diffused radiation 7. Global radiation (Refer sections 2.4.1 and 2.5) f Determine the number of day light hours in Srinagar on 5" January and 5 na Latitude : 36 degree 0S Minutes. (Refer section 2.5.1) 5 Define (1) Solar constant (Refer section 2.4.1.1) (2) Terrestrial radiation (Refer section 2.4.2 ‘Sesnned with CamScannetSolar Ene (3) Extra-terrestrial radiation (Refer section 2.4.1) (4) Beam radiation (Refer section 2.3.1 (a)) (5) Diffuse radiation (Refer section 2.3.2 (b)) (6) Declination angle (Refer section 2.5.1) (7) Zenith angle (Refer section 2.5.2) m Q.31 List out the types of Solar concentrating collector. Explain construction and working of Compound Parabolic Concentrator (CPC) with neat sketch. (Refer section 2.10.2) m Q.32 Explain application, principle, construction and working of pyranometer with neat sketch. (Refer section 2.6) [7] Q.33 Define different seven solar angles. (Refer section 2.5) [7] Q.34 Explain construction and working of pyranometer with neat sketch. (Refer section 2.6.1) 7 Q.35 Name the different types of solar collector. Explain paraboloidal dish collector with neat sketch. (Refer section 2.10) ts Dec. 2016 Q.36 Explain the concept of "solar constant" and "air mass" ? What is the variation of solar constant with time and what is the reason Jor this variation ? : (Refer sections 2.3.1 (a), 2.4.1.1 and 2.5.3) 7 Q.37 How are the concentrating collectors classified ? With the schematic diagram explain construction and working of any one. (Refer section 2.10.2) ™m —J Solar Energy ends... 2-55 Renewable Enerav Enninaarin~ scannedAPPLICATIONS OF THE SOLAR ENERGY Syllabus : Heating and cooling of buildings, solar pumping, solar cooker, solar still, 7 solar drier, solar refrigeration and air conditioning, solar pond, heliostat, solar furnace, photovoltaic system for power generation, solar cell modules and arrays, solar cell types, material, applications, advantages and disadvantages. Solar Heating and Cooling of Buildings | s-2 | Solar Pumping 3-5 Solar Cooker 3-7 9-12 [Salar Reiger and Ar Conationng | 3-13 3-19 Review Questions University Questions with AnswersUniversity Questions with Answers Enlist types of solar thermal power plants. Discuss working of solar pond electrical power plant with help of neat sketch. (Refer section 3.8) Describe the layout and working of a continuous solar cooling system. (Refer section 3.2.2) [07] What is solar pond ? Explain solar pond with a neat sketch. (Refer section 3.8) [07] Write note on solar photovoltaic cells. (Refer section 3.11) [07] Explain passive space heating system with a schematic diagram. (Refer section 3.2.1.1) {07} What do you mean by solar distillation ? Explain solar still with a neat diagram. (Refer section 3.5) [07] Briefly explain the various direct and indirect applications of solar energy. (Refer section 3.1) {07} eee 3-27 Renewable Energy Engineering Scanned wth CamscanerQ.10 Q.14 Q.12 Q.13 Q.14 Q.15 Q.16 What are solar ponds ? Discuss the working of a solar Pond with help sketch, (Refer section 3.8) Fa Nes Describe with neat diagram the construction and working (Refer sections 3.8) of solar pong [o May 2013 Explain construction and working of forced convection solar aryer with figur, (Refer section 3.6) Lor; sean | What are the main applications of a solar pond ? Describe briefly. (Refer section 3.8) [0 What is solar still ? Explain solar still with neat sketch. (Refer section 3.5) [or May 2014 Draw neat labelled sketch only of the following : (i) Solar still (Refer section 3.5) (ii) Solar cooker (Refer section 3.4) (iii) Solar dryer (Refer section 3.6) What is the solar still ? Explain with neat sketch, (Refer section 3.5) (om Describe the working of solar Passive space heating and cooling with sketch. of] (Refer section 3.2.1.2) | What is solar pond ? Explain principle and working of solar pond with sketch (Refer section 3.8) Ilications of the Solar Ene’ May 2016 Q.17 Write short note on solar cell. What is solar cell module, panel, and array. (Refer section 3.11) 0.18 Explain solar still with neat sketch. (Refer section 3.5) Q.19 What is solar pond ? Explain solar pond with schematic diagram. (Refer section 3.8) Applications of the Solar Energy ends ..... 3-29 Renewable Energy Enginee:CHAPTER - 4 WIND ENERGY Syllabus : Energy available from wind, basics of lift and drag, basics of wind energy conversion system, effect of density, angle of attack and wind speed, windmill rotors, horizontal and vertical axes rotors, drag, lift, torque and power coefficients, tip speed ratio, solidity of turbine, wind turbine performance curves, wind energy potential and site selection, basics of wind farm. Tople Name 41 Introduction 42 | Principal of wind Eneay Eneray Avable rom te wind) | 4-2 | [43 | asic components ofwingwan | [ae | eases of titan oa nt | [45 | eases of wind Enery Conversion System | 4-12 | 47 | <4 | Difference between Vertical Axis and Horizontal Axis Wind aa Mill | 40 | etc of Parameters on Wind | | | 49 | wind Turine Performance Curves | 4-19 | | 410 | wind Energy Potential and Site Selecion | 4-25 | | an | Site Selection Considerations | 4:12 | pdvantges, Dsasvananes end Appcatons of Wind Power | ata | wind rom =_ | Review Questions LT aniversiy cueston wih Answer 4-1 Renewable Energy Engineerin; Scanned wth Camscaneree eS eT ANS Wers | ia Power, maximum torque and maximum . What is ‘Optimum velocity. fi (Refer Section 4.2) Q.2 The following data refer to g Wind mill o , . Average wind speed = 23.5 kmfpy of @ wind farm in Gujarat. Atmospheric pressure = 1.0} bgp Atmospheric temperature = 39 °¢ Power coefficient = 0.4] Total power oulput capacity of Wind farm = 1 Mw Determine, (1) Available power density of yw nd, Scanned wth Camzannetthe main considerations in selecting the site for wind energy conversion n. (Refer Section 4.11) m7 ‘short note on: (i) Savonious rotor (ii) Darrius rotor Sections 4.6.1 and 4.6.2) 7 Dec. 2012 wind mills. Explain Vertical Axis Wind Turbine (VAWT). Section 4.6.1) ral an equation for maximum power, maximum torque and maximum axial M7 available from a wind turbine from basic principles. (Refer Section 4.2) 7] working of horizontal axis wind generator with the help of a schematic m. (Refer Section 4.6.2) ™m $ various factors for site selection to establish wind power plant. Section 4.11) i May 2014 note on performance characteristic of wind machine, Renewable Energy Engineering ‘Seannad with CamScannetQ.12 Q.13 Q.i4 Q.17 Q.18 Describe the main consideration in selecting the site for wind energy com eri system. (Refer Section 4.11) A propeller type horizontal shaft wind turbine has diameter of 90 moto, operating speed is 50 rp.m at its maximum efficiency. Wind at I bar and 9s has a velocity of 12 m/s. Calculate : t 1. Total power density in the wind stream 2. Maximum obtainable power density 3. Reasonable obtainable power density assuming N = 38 % 4. Total power produced 5. Torque and axial thrust produced at maximum efficiency. (Refer section 4.9.1) n Derive the equation of power available from wind energy. Wind at 1 bar ad 20°C has a velocity of 12 m/s, Calculate (1) Total power density in wind strean (2) Maximum power density (3) Total power produced if rotor diameter is 60n and its runs at 50 rpm. (Refer section 4.2 and similar example 4.9.3) n May 2016 Show that maximum power obtained from wind mill is 0.593 times power available in the wind. (Refer Section 4.2.1) a Explain construction of horizontal axis wind mill and give functions of difjere components. (Refer Section 4,11) n Dec. 2016 Write a brief note on Darrius turbine. (Refer Section 4.6.1) Hf igh m Explain conminucnon and working of Horizontal Axis Wind Turbine (HA Ww)” neat schematic diagram. (Refer Section 4.6.2) Wind Energy entiCHAPTER .5 BIO ENERGY Types of biogas . generation, ees ena ane factors affecting biogas i ett advantages, biomass plantation, gasification, types and applications of gasifiers. energy, ene yllabus : Page No.University Questions with ‘Answers May 2011 pe plants Q.1 How are bio-gas plants classified ? Explain continuous and batch type P tt (Refer sections 5.4 and 5.4.1) Dec. 2011 Q.2 Classify biogas plants. Explain KVIC digester with a schematic diagram. (Refer sections 5.4 and 5.4.1)May 2012 explain various i and exp routes of biomass energy conversion to other form of sate energy’ (Not in new syllabus) m he the working of a floating drum - . type KVIC b it neat sketch. (Refer section 5.4.2(a)) iogas plant with the help 7 los How are bio-gas plants classified ? Explain continuous and batch type plants. (Refer sections 5.4 and 5.4.1) May 2013 ‘a6 Describe biochemical conversion of biomass into liquid and gaseous fuels. (Not in new syllabus) m as plant with the help of neat a7 Describe the working of a floating dome type biog | figure. (Refer section 5.4.2) Q8 Explain fixed dome type domestic biogas plan with neat sketch. (Refer section 5.4.2(b)) iteria for biogas plant and list digester design Q9 Explain in detail site selection cri consideration. (Not in new syllabus) mM Q10 How are biomass gasifiers classified ? With a neat sketch explain any one. (Refer sections 5.7 and 5.7.1) Mm Q41 Explain the constructional detail and working of K VIC digester. - (Refer section 5.4.2 (2)) ? What are the potential 812 How are gasifiers classified ? What ts pyrolysis‘ applications of the gasifier ? (Refer sections 5.7 and 5.7.2) m Engineering Renewable Energy Scanned wth Camscamer = a2Q.14 Q.17 Q.18 Q.i9 How are bio gas plants are classified ? Explain continuous and 4, atch plants. (Refer sections 5.4 and 5.4.1) Op Discuss the factors which affect the bio gas production in detail. R (Refer section 5.4.3) ny Dec. 2015 Explain the effect of four factors affecting the production of biogas. (Refer section 5.4.3) n conversion process from biomass. State the four factors , ff List out three energy (Not in new syllabus) ni be considered for site selection for biogas plant. May 2016 Explain factors affecting biogas generation in brief. (Refer section 5.4.3) qq Jant with neat sketch. Explain construction and working of KVIC biogas p (Refer section 5.4.2(a)) Dec. 2016 How gasifiers classified ? What is pyrolysis ? Explain pyrolysis. (Refer section 5.7) Pyrolysis (Not in new syllabus) oo ni ineot 5-34 Renewable Energy Eng Scanned wth CamscanerCHAPTER -6 OCEAN ENERGY syllabus - otéc principle, open, closed and hybrid cycle OTEC system, Energy from tides, esti- of tidal power, tidal power plants, single and double basin plants, site require- nents, advantages and limitations, wave energy, wave energy conversion devices, es and disadvantages, ocean thermal energy. Geothermal energy : Introduc- ton, vapor and liquid dominated systems, binary cycle, hot dry rock resources, magma resources, advantages and disadvantages, applications. MHD Power generation : con- cept and working principle. Principle of Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion (OTEC) 6-3 Limitations A z 4 OTEC in India OTEC Power Station in the World | s-10 | ' 66 Site Selection for OTEC Estimation of Tidal Power in Single Basis System Energy from Tides fe-11 | =| Tidal Power Plants 6-21 Site Requirements for Tidal Power Plant 6-25 Advantages and Disadvantages of Tidal Energy Power Plants [e-26 | Wave Energy | e-26 | Wave Energy Conversion Devices 6-1 Renewable Energy Engineering scanned wth a30. Differentiate Cp nae University Questions with Answers Q.1. Describe the construction and working of OTEC sys with help of schematic diagram. (Refer section 6.2.2) tem based on closed cycle m Q.2 What is basic principle of ocean thermal energy conversion. (Refer section 6.2) Q3 What are liquid dominated hydrothermal resources ? How these can be utilized in a high temperature wet steam system ? (Refer section 6.20) mM m Q.4 Describe an MHD open cycle system. What are the main advantages af an MHD power generation ? (Refer section 6.24.3) mi Q.5 What is the basic principle of OTEC ? Explai in Closed (Refer section 6.2.2) losed cycle OTEC plant.ne the term ‘Tidal range" Explain ———— of refer section 6.8.2 and 6.10.2 (B)) ble basin tidal power lant ID principle. Explai Mm state MHI ; in Open MHD ; ol refer section 6.24.2 and 6.243 (1)) Plant with a neat diagram. m Write the advantages of Geothermal E ; ; . geothermal plant. (Refer sections 6.21.1 arises a lain Liquid dominated = Mm rite short note on < i) Savonious rotor ii) Darr (Refer section 6.1.1 and 6.1.2) jeus rotor - 010 Explain the working pare of Magneto hydrodynamic and generator? Also compare with conventional power plants. (Refer section 6.24.2 and 6.24) Mm ait Draw neat sketches of Open and Closed cycle OTEC systems. (Refer section 6.2.1 and 6.2.2) 14] 012 What is wave energy? How it can be used for power generation. (Refer section 6.13) 043 Explain the working of liquid metal MHD system with hel (Refer section 6.24.3 (ii) BI Ip of neat sketch. 7 Q14 What is low temperature liquid dominated geothermal resources ? How this heat can be utilized for power generation ? Also, state the advantages of such a system. (Refer section 6.2.1 and 6.20.1) m ia Explain Open Cycle MHD Power Plant. (Refer section 6.24.3 (1)) m (Q46 Write down advantages and disadvantages of MHD Power plant system. (Refer section 6.24.4 and 6.24.5) m1 \°17 Write a short note on vapour dominated hydrothermal system. = | (Refer section 6.20.1 (a) of open oycle OTEC system with the kelp of re Explain construction and working m | Schematic diagram. (Refer section 6.2.1) Q49 Write a short note on Tidal power plant with double basin System - 6-69 RenewaOcean Eng [Q.20 Whar is wave energy ? Explain with advantages and disadvantages. (Refer section 6.13 and 6.15) m May 2013 Q.21 Describe the advantages and disadvantages of OTEC system. (Refer section 6.3 and 6.4) Mm Q.22 Describe the utilization of vapour dominated hydrothermal fluid for power generation with a neat sketch. (Refer section 6.20 (a)) mM Q.23 Enumerate the advantages and disadvantages of MHD systems. (Refer section 6.24.4 and 6.24.5) m Q.24 Explain with figure the single basin type tidal power plant. ; (Refer section 6.10.2 (A)) nm Q.25 What is MHD? What are the various types of it ? Explain any one of them. (Refer section 6.24.2 and 6.24.3) mM Q.26 Explain principle open cycle OTEC system with suitable diagram. (Refer section 6.2.1) mM Q.27 What are the advantages and disadvantages of Geothermal energy forms ? (Refer section 6.21) nm Q.28 Write short note on : Tidal power plant with double basin system. (Refer section 6.10.2 (B)) m™ May 2014 Q.29 List advantages and disadvantages of Geothermal energy as compared to wind and Solar energy. (Refer section 6.21) m Q.30 List application and prospects of geothermal energy with reference to Indian context. (Refer section 6.23) Mm Q.31 Derive an expression of energy and power in simple single basin tidal power plant. (Refer section 6.10.2 (A)) Q.32 Describe the closed cycle O.T.E.C. system with its advantages over open cycle system. (Refer section 6.2.2) a °° °»}8— eet Scanned wth Camscanera.35 0.36 Q.37 .38 Q.39 Q.40 Q44 Q42 Q.43 Qa4 Explain the following wave energy conversion devices with neat sketches: Float wave energy conversion device, dolphin type wave generator. (Refer section 6.14.1) nm What is the basic principle of Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion (OTEC) ? (Refer section 6.2) m Describe the ‘closed cycle' OTEC system, write its advantages over 'Open Cycle ' system. (Refer section 6.2.2) m How MHD systems are classified. Describe them in brief. (Refer section 6.24.3) 7] Classify combined cycle power generation. Explain any one in brief with neat sketch, (Refer section 6.2.3) tal | | Define geothermal source. Classify and explain geothermal sources. | (Refer section 6.20) m | Describe a binary cycle system for liquid dominated system. (Refer section 6.20b(ii)) 7) | | Enlist the advantages of geothermal energy. Explain liquid dominated geothermal | Plant. (Refer section 6.1 and 6.20) 7] | 1 State the different types of geothermal energy resources. Explain the hot dry | rock geothermal resources and their utilization. (Refer section 6.20 C(3) [4] | Describe the construction and working of OTEC system based on closed cycle with the help of schematic diagram. (Refer section 6.2.2) Mm State MHD principle. Explain open MHD with neat diagram. (Refer sections 6.24.2 and 6.24.3(1)) m State the four types of Geothermal Resources. Explain construction and working of Vapour dominated geothermal system with neat sketch. (Refer sections 6.20 and 6.20 (a)) ra |Q.45 Describe three limitations of Tidal energy. Explain construction and Working of single basin tidal power plant with neat sketch. (Refer sections 6.12.2 and 6.10.2 (A)) | Q.46 What is Ocean thermal energy ? Describe working of Open Cycle Ocean Thermal Electric Conversion (OTEC) system with neat sketch. (Refer sections 6.2 and 6.2.1) mM Q.47 Explain working of liquid metal Magneto Hydro Dynamic (MHD) Power Generation with neat sketch. State two advantages and two disadvantages of it, (Refer section 6.24.3 2(ii)) mM Q.48 What is Geothermal energy ? Describe the scope of it in India, State the jour limitation of geothermal energy. (Refer sections 6.19, 6.23 and 6.21.2) Mm May 2016 Q.49 Explain open cycle MHD with neat sketch. (Refer section 6.24.3 (1)) T" Q.50 Explain liquid dominated geothermal power plant with neat sketch. (Refer section 6.20.1 (b)) . mM Q.51 Explain open cycle OTEC system and closed cycle OTEC system with neat sketch. (Refer sections 6.2.1 and 6.2.2) M7 Q.52 Explain Tidal power plant with double basin system. (Refer section 6.10.2 (B)) ; m Q.53 Explain working of liquid metal MHD system with the help of neat sketch. (Refer section 6.24.3 (ii)) mM Q.54 Write advantages and disadvantages of MHD power plant system. (Refer sections 6.24.4 and 6.24.5) m7 Q.55 What is the basic principle of OTEC ? Explain open cycle OTEC plant. (Refer section 6.2.2) mM Q.56 List application and prospects of geothermal energy with reference to Indian context. (Refer section 6.23) mM Q.57 Write a note on tidal power plant with double basin System. (Refer section 6.10.2 (B)) j Mm Ocean Energy ends yO 6-72 Renewable Energy Engineering