INSTITUTE OF AERONAUTICAL ENGINEERING

(Autonomous)
Dundigal, Hyderabad - 500 043
QUESTION BANK

Department CIVIL ENGINEERING

Course Title NON CONVENTIONAL ENERGY SOURCES
Course Code AEEB56
Program B.Tech
Semester VIII
Course Type Open Elective
Regulation R-18
Theory Practical
Course Structure Lecture Tutorials Credits Laboratory Credits
3 - 3 - -
Course Coordinator Mr. P Venkata Mahesh, Assistant Professor

COURSE OBJECTIVES:
The students will try to learn:
I The basic characteristics of renewable energy sources as an alternative for fossil fuels.
II The environmantal imact of using renewable energy sources in comparison with fossil fuels.
III The different technologies for the utilization of renewable energy sources for power
generation.
IV To assess feasibility and drive strategies for utilizing the alternative sources of energy.

COURSE OUTCOMES:
After successful completion of the course, students should be able to:
CO 1 Make use of the major parameters like sun movement, solar radiation Apply
and surface charecteristics for calculation of solar insolation.
CO 2 Identify different concentrating collectors for conversion of solar energy Apply
into thermal energy.
CO 3 Explain the concepts involved in conversion of wind energy with the help Understand
of wind mills.
CO 4 Outline the principle of conversion of bio-mass to bio-gas to use it as an Understand
alternative for fosil fuel.
CO 5 Summarize the operational methods of ocean energy and geothermal Understand
energy for electrical energy conversion.
CO 6 Explain the principle for direct energy conversion for generating Understand
electricity.
QUESTION BANK:
Q.No QUESTION Taxonomy
MODULE I
PRINCIPLES OF SOLAR RADIATION
PART-A PROBLEM SOLVING AND CRITICAL THINKING QUESTIONS
1 Determine the angle made by
beam radiation with the normal
to a flat plate collector, pointing
the south location in New Delhi
o o
(27 30’N, 76 42’E) at 10.00 hour
solar time on October 29. The
collector is tilted at an angle of
35o with the horizontal. Also
calculate the day-length.
2 Determine the sunset hour angle
and day-length in hours at manali
on March 30. Latitude of manali
is 32o N
3 Calculate Local Apparent Time
(LAT) and declination at
Sagar(Latitude 24o 20’ N,
o
Longitude 77 30’E) at 12.30 IST
on July 24. Equation of time
correction = – (1’ 06”)
4 Determine the sun’s altitude and
azimuth angle at 8.30 A.M. solar
time on March 18 for a location at
35° N latitude.
5 Determine the sun’s attitude
zenith and solar azimuth angles,
at 9.00 A.M. solar time on August
30 at latitude 25°N.
6 For Coimbatore (11.0183° N,
76.9725° E, and elevation of 411 m
above sea level), determine the
value of average daily global
radiation on horizontal surface
during the month of March. The
average sunshine hours per day
for the month of March may be
assumed as 9.5 h.
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How does this subsume CO’s
the level
Apply The learner has to recall the CO 1
solar geometry, interpret
the given data and solve for
angle of incidence and day
length
Apply The learner has to recall the CO 1
solar geometry, interpret
the given data and solve for
sunset hour angle and day
light hours.
Apply The learner has to recall the CO 1
solar geometry, interpret
the given data and solve for
LAT and delination.
Apply The learner has to recall the CO 2
solar geometry, interpret
the given data and solve for
altitude angle and azimuthal
angle
Apply The learner has to recall the CO 1
solar geometry, interpret
the given data and solve for
zenith angle and Azimuth
angle
Apply The learner has to recall the CO 1
solar radiation, interpret
the given data and solve for
average daily global solar
radiation.
7 Calculate the monthly average, Apply The learner has to recall the CO 1
total daily radiation falling on a solar radiation, interpret
flat plate collector facing south (γ the given data and solve for
= 0°) and tilted by 30° from average daily solar radiation.
ground, at New Delhi (28° 35’ N,
77° 12’ E) for the month of
November. Assume ground
reflectivity as 0.2.
8 The following observations were Apply The learner has to recall the CO 1
made in Bhopal during the mouth solar radiation, interpret
of March: Average length of the the given data and solve for
day = 8.4 hours; Longest day average global solar
during the month = 9 hours; radiation.
Angstrom’s constants for Bhopal:
a = 0.27, b = 0.50; Solar
radiation per day for a clear day
= 2100 J/m2 . day. Calculate the
average daily global radiation.
9 Determine the average value of Apply The learner has to recall the CO 1
solar radiation on a horizontal solar radiation, interpret
surface located in Ahmedabad the given data and solve for
(22°00’N, 73° 10’E), for May 28. average solar radiation.
Average solar day hours are 10.5
hours. Angstrom’s constants are:
a = 0.28, b = 0.48.
10 Determine the average value of Apply The learner has to recall the CO 1
global solar radiation on a solar radiation, interpret
horizontal surface for March 21, the given data and solve for
at the latitude of 12°N if the average global solar
constants are given as equal to radiation.
0.28 and 0.50 respectively. The
ratio of average length of solar
day and length of the longest
solar day is 0.68.
PART-B LONG ANSWER QUESTIONS
1 Distinguish between renewable Understand This would require learner to CO 1
and non-renewable source recall importance of
conventional and
non-conventional energy
sources then understand
advantages of each of the
source

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2 Discuss about solar constant
3 Derive the expression for beam
and diffuse radiation
4 Summarize the reasons for
variation in the quantity of solar
energy reaching earth surface.
5 Discuss the necessity to develop
non-conventional method of
generating electrical energy
6 Explain the importance of solar
energy in the present energy
crisis?
7 Describe about the sun’s
declination and hour angle
8 Describe the working principle of
a Pyrheliometer
9 Discuss about sunshine recorder
10 Explain the working principle of a
Pyranometer
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Understand This would require learner to CO 1
recall solar radiation concept
then understand solar
constant
Understand This would require learner to CO 1
recall solar radiation concept
then understand beam and
diffuse radiation
Understand This would require learner to CO 1
recall beam and diffuse
radiation then understand
reasons for solar energy loss
Understand This would require learner to CO 1
recall importance of
non-conventional energy
sources then understand
necessity of electricity
generation by renewable
sources
Understand This would require learner to CO 1
recall present energy
statistics then understand
importance of solar energy
Understand This would require learner to CO 1
recall solar geometry then
understand sun’s declination
and hour angle
Understand This would require learner to CO 1
recall solar radiation data
then understand principle of
a Pyrheliometer
Understand This would require learner to CO 1
recall solar radiation data
then understand sunshine
recorder
Understand This would require learner to CO 1
recall solar radiation data
then understand principle of
a Pyranometer
11 Explain the importance of
non-conventional energy sources
in the present context?
12 What is the status of
non-conventional energy sources
in India, and what are their future
prospect?
13 Illustrate the future availability
trend of fossil fuel in the world
14 Explain the indirect forms of solar
energy?
15 Explain different terms of solar
geometry.
16 Explain the importance of solar
radiation geometry
17 Explain the importance of
renewable energy sources
compared to non renewable
energy sources.
18 Explain the primary and
secondary sources and their
availability
19 Derive an expression for total
radiation on inclined surface
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Understand This would require learner to CO 1
recall importance of
non-conventional energy
sources then understand
advantages of each of the
source
Understand This would require learner to CO 1
recall present energy
statistics then understand
future prospect of renewable
energy sources
Understand This would require learner to CO 1
recall present energy
statistics then understand
future prospect of renewable
energy sources
Understand This would require learner to CO 1
recall different forms of solar
energy then understand
indirect forms of solar energy
Understand The learner has to recall CO 1
various terms involved in
solar geometry and explain
them.
Understand This would require learner to CO 1
recall physics of sun then
understand importance of
solar radiation geometry
Understand This would require learner to CO 1
recall importance of
conventional and
non-conventional energy
sources then understand
advantages of each of the
source
Understand This would require learner to CO 1
recall types of sources then
understand primary and
secondary sources
Understand This would require learner to CO 1
recall solar radiation data
then understand expression
for total radiation on inclined
surface
20 List the different solar energy Understand
This would require learner to CO 1
measuring equipment’s. Explain recall working of different
is the difference between a solar energy measuring
pyrheliometer and pyranometer equipment and summarize
the differences
PART - C SHORT ANSWER QUESTIONS
1 List the various renewable and Remember - CO 1
non-renewable energy sources
2 Define solar insolation Remember - CO 1
3 Define solar altitude angle Remember - CO 1
4 What are the advantages and Remember - CO 1
limitations of renewable energy
sources
5 List the different types of solar Remember - CO 1
energy measuring instruments
6 Distinguish between diffused Remember - CO 1
radiation and beam radiation
7 How is the energy being Remember - CO 1
continuously produce in the sun?
8 What are conventional sources of Remember - CO 1
energy
9 List out the different types of Remember - CO 1
solar energy measuring
instruments.
10 Define solar azimuth angle and Remember - CO 1
zenith angle
11 Define primary and secondary Remember - CO 1
energy sources.
12 Define renewable and Remember - CO 1
non-renewable energy source
13 How to estimate the daily average Remember - CO 1
solar radiation
14 How to estimate the monthly Remember - CO 1
average solar radiation
15 Define Renewable and Remember - CO 1
non-renewable energy sources
16 What are the limitations of Remember - CO 1
renewable energy sources
17 Define declination angle, hour Remember - CO 1
angle, zenith angle
18 Define Incident angle and Remember - CO 1
Latitude angle.

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19 What is the standard value of Remember - CO 1
solar constant?
20 Define extraterrestrial and Remember - CO 1
terrestrial solar radiation
MODULE II
SOLAR ENERGY COLLECTION, STORAGE AND APPLICATIONS
PART-A PROBLEM SOLVING AND CRITICAL THINKING QUESTIONS
1 Following data relate to a Apply The learner has to recall the CO 2
flat-plate collector: Location and solar collector, interpret the
latitude = Baroda, 22°N; day and given data and solve for
time = January 1, 11:30 to 12:30 angles and efficiency.
(IST); annual average intensity of
solar radiation = 350 W/m2 hr;
collector tilt = latitude + 15°; No.
of glass covers = 2; heat removal
factor for collector = 0.81;
transmittance of the glass = 0.88;
absorption of the glass = 0.90; top
loss coefficient for collector = 7.88
W/m2 °C; collector fluid
temperature = 60°C; ambient
temperature = 15°C: Calculate:
(i) Solar altitude angle. (ii)
Incident angle. (iii) Collector
efficiency.
2 The following data relate to a Apply The learner has to recall the CO 2
flate plate collector used for collector, interpret the
heating the building: Location given data and solve for
and latitude = Baroda, 22°N; Day different angles and efficiency.
and time: January 22,11:30 –
12:30 (IST); Annual average
intensity of solar radiation = 340
W/m2 hr; Tilt of the collector =
latitude + 14°; Number of glass
covers = 2; Heat removal factor
for collector = 0.82;
Transmittance of glass =0.87;
Aborptance of glass = 0.89; Top
loss coefficient for collector = 7.9
W/m2 hr°C; Collector fluid inlet
temperature = 48 °C; Ambient
temperature = 16 °C. Calculate
the following: (i) Solar altitude
angle; (ii) Incident angle; (iii)
Efficiency of the collector.

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3 A flat plate collector, facing due Apply The learner has to recall the CO 2
south, having two glass covers is collector, interpret the
located at Gulmarg (34.05° N, given data and solve for
74.38° E), have the following data: different angles and flux.
Standard longitude for IST 82.5°
E Date June 15 Time 12 noon
Collector tilt angle Equal to
latitude Beam radiation, Ib (on
horizontal surface) 700 W/m2
Diffuse radiation, Id (uniformly
distributed over the sky) 200
W/m2 Reflectivity of surrounding
0.2 Plate absorptivity of solar
radiation 0.92 Extinction
coefficient of glass 19 per m
Thickness of each glass cover 4
mm Refractive index of glass with
respect to air 1.526 Calculate: i)
Angle of incidence of beam
radiation on the collector; ii)
Total solar flux incident on the
collector; iii) The incident flux
absorbed by the absorber plate
4 The following data relate to a Apply The learner has to recall the CO 2
flat-plate collector used for collector, interpret the
heating: Location and latitude = given data and solve for
Coimbatore, 11°00 N°; day and different angles and efficiency.
time = March 22, 2.30 – 3.30
(LST); average intensity of solar
radiation = 560 W/m2 ; collector
tilt = 26°; number of glass covers
= 2; heat removal factor for
collector = 0.82; transmittance of
glass = 0.88; absorptance of the
plate = 0.93; top loss coefficient
for collector = 7.95 W/m2 °C;
collector fluid inlet temperature =
75°C; ambient temperature =
25°C Calculate: (i) Solar latitude
angle. (ii) Incident angle. (iii)
Collector efficiency
5 Describe the method of testing of Understand This would require learner to CO 2
solar collectors using water and recall solar collectors then
air as heat transfer fluid understand testing of solar
collectors

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6 Data for a flat plate collector used Apply The learner has to recall the CO 2
for heating are given below factor collector, interpret the
specification location and latitude given data and solve for
Coimbatore 110 00‘N day and different angles and efficiency.
time march 22,14.30 to15.30(IST)
average intensity of solar
radiation 560 W/m2 collector tilt
260 number of glass cover 2 heat
removal factor for collector 0.82
transmittance of glass 0.88
Absorptance of the plat 0.93 UL
for collector 7.95 W/m2 °C
collector fluid temperature 75°C
ambient temperature 25°C
Calculate: (i) solar attitude angle
(ii) incident angle (iii) collector
efficiency
7 Data for a flat plate collector used Apply The learner has to recall the CO 2
for heating the building are given collector, interpret the
below Factor Specification. given data and solve for
Location and latitude Baroda 220 different angles and efficiency.
00‘N, Day and time Jan 1, 11.30
to 12.30(IST). Annual average
intensity of solar radiation 0.5
langley/min. Collector tilt
latitude +15°. Number of glass
cover 2. Heat removal factor for
collector 0.810 Transmittance of
glass 0.88. Absorptance of the
plat 0.90. UL for collector
7.88W/m2 °C. Collector fluid
temperature 60°C. Ambient
temperature 15°C. Calcualte i)
Solar attitude angle ii) Incident
angle iii) Collector efficiency
8 Determine the intercept factor Understand This would require learner to CO 3
and CR for a paraboloidal recall solar concentrators
concentrator and receiver with then understand paraboloidal
(r/R) = 0.02 and 0.03, if h = 60 concentrator and receiver
and system is axially symmetric
9 Discuss in detail about the Understand This would require learner to CO 3
mechanism of salt gradient solar recall solar thermal energy
pond, with the aid of neat storage methods then
sketches. understand solar pond

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10 Compare with neat diagrams solar Understand This would require learner to
water heating systems of natural
circulation and forced circulation
types.
PART-B LONG ANSWER QUESTIONS
1 Explain the principle of conversion Understand This would require learner to
of solar energy in to heat
2 Discuss Compound Parabolic
Concentrator (CPC)
3 Explain the working of flat plate
collector with a neat sketch.
4 Explain the design procedure for
a solar based forced convection
type dryer
8 Describe the classification of solar Understand This would require learner to
cells based on materials used
5 Discuss advantages of
concentrating collectors over flat
plate collectors
6 Describe the principle of
operation of Fresnel lens collector
7 Discuss Compound Parabolic
Concentrators
CO 3
recall solar energy
applications then understand
solar heating system
CO 2
recall applications of solar
energy then understand
principle of conversion of
solar energy in to heat
Understand This would require learner to CO 2
recall concentrating collectors
then understand ccompound
parabolic concentrator
Understand The learner should recall the CO 2
flat plate collector and
explain the working.
Understand This would require learner to CO 2
recall solar energy
applications then understand
solar based forced convection
type dryer
CO 2
recall solar cells then
understand classification of
solar cells
Understand This would require learner to CO 2
recall different concentrating
collectors then understand
advantages of concentrating
collectors over flat plate
collectors
Understand This would require learner to CO 2
recall different solar
collectors then understand
Fresnel lens collector
Understand This would require learner to CO 2
recall different solar collectors
then understand compound
parabolic concentrators

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8 Describe the performance analysis
of Cylindrical Parabolic
Concentrator
9 Explain about the different
methods of sun tracking
10 Summarize mechanical solar
energy storage systems
11 Describe the effects of various
parameters affecting the
performance of a collector.
12 Explain in detail solar space
cooling
13 Explain in detail solar Space
heating and discuss PV effect
14 Describe detail of solar distillation
and drying
15 With the help of a neat sketch
describe a solar heating system
using water heating solar
collectors. What are the
advantages and disadvantages of
this method?
16 Discuss the advantages and
disadvantages of P.V solar energy
conversion system
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Understand This would require learner to CO 2
recall different solar
collectors then understand
analysis of cylindrical
parabolic concentrator
Understand The learner should recollect CO 2
the concept of sun tracking
and summarize different
methods
Understand This would require learner to CO 2
recall different solar energy
applications then understand
mechanical solar energy
storage systems
Understand This would require learner to CO 2
recall different collectors then
understand various
parameters affecting the
performance of collectors
Understand This would require learner to CO 2
recall the applications of
solar applications understand
solar space cooling
Understand This would require learner to CO 2
recall different solar energy
applications then understand
space heating and discuss
P.V effect
Understand This would require learner to CO 3
recall different solar energy
applications then understand
solar distillation and drying
Understand This would require learner to CO 3
recall different solar energy
applications then understand
heating system using water
heating solar collectors
Understand This would require learner to CO 3
recall photo voltaic system
then understand P.V solar
energy conversion system
17 Explain with a neat sketch the Understand This would require learner to CO 3
working principle of standalone recall solar power generation
and grid Connected solar system. systems then understand
standalone and grid
Connected solar system
18 Describe the working of a solar Understand This would require learner to CO 3
power plant recall solar power generation
systems then understand
principle of solar power plant
19 Compare solar PV system with Understand This would require learner to CO 3
solar thermal system recall different solar energy
applications then understand
PV and solar thermal
systems
20 Explain non focussing collector Understand This would require learner to CO 3
recall different solar
collectors then understand
focussing collector
PART-C SHORT ANSWER QUESTIONS
1 List out main components of a Remember - CO 3
flat plate solar collector
2 List out classification of solar Remember - CO 3
energy collectors
3 Define flat plate collector Remember - CO 3
4 List out the different types of line Remember - CO 3
focusing type concentrating type
collectors
5 List out the applications of solar Remember - CO 3
air heaters
6 List the different types of point Remember - CO 3
focusing type concentrating
collectors
7 Distinguish between non focusing Remember - CO 3
type concentrating collectors
8 Define central receiver tower Remember - CO 3
9 List out classification of solar Remember - CO 2
energy collectors
10 List out main components of a Remember - CO 2
flat plate solar collector.
11 List out the different types of Remember - CO 3
solar energy storage systems
12 Define solar pond? Remember - CO 3
13 Define solar water heating Remember - CO 3

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14 List out the applications of solar Remember - CO 2
ponds
15 List out different applications of Remember - CO 3
solar PV system in rural India
16 Define solar tracking Remember - CO 3
17 Define collection efficiency of a Remember - CO 3
flat plate collector. What are the
parameters on which it depends?
18 What are the main applications of Remember - CO 3
a solar drier?
19 What are the various materials Remember - CO 3
used for solar cells?
20 List out the advantages of Remember - CO 3
photovoltaic solar energy
conversion
MODULE III
WIND ENERGY AND BIO-MASS
PART A- PROBLEM SOLVING AND CRITICAL THINKING QUESTIONS
1 The following data relate to a Apply The learner has to recall CO 3
propeller turbine: Velocity of wind power, interpret the
wind at 20°C = 20 m/s. (at given data and solve for
atmospheric pressure) Turbine power density.
diameter = 12 m, and Operating
speed of the turbine = 45 r.p.m.
at maximum efficiency. Calculate:
(i) Total power density in the
wind stream. (ii) Maximum
obtainable power density. (iii)
Reasonably obtainable power
density. (iv) Total power
generated. (v) Maximum torque
and maximum axial thrust.
2 Derive expression for power Understand This would require the CO 3
extracted from wind using Betz learner to recall the concept
model of wind power then
understand Betz model
3 Explain the working of a wind Understand This would require the CO 3
energy system with with a neat learner to recall the concept
sketch. of wind power then
understand working of a
wind energy system

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4 The following data relate to a
wind turbine: Velocity of wind at
15°C = 15m/s; Turbine diameter
= 120m Operating speed of the
machine = 40 rpm at maximum
efficiency of 35%. Calculate: i)
The total power density in wind
stream; ii) The maximum power
density; iii) The actual power
density; iv) The power output of
the turbine, and v) The axial
thrust on the turbine structure
5 Wind at 1 standard atmospheric
pressure and 15°C temperature
has a velocity of 10m/s. The
turbine has diameter of 120m and
its operating speed in 40rpm at
maximum efficiency. Calculate: i)
The total power density in the
wind stream. ii) The maximum
obtainable power density
assuming, efficiency=40%. iii)
The total power produced (in
kW) and iv) The torque and axial
thrust.
6 Explain in detail about anaerobic
digestion and the different phases
and the processes involved in it?
7 Compare continuous and batch
type biogas plants
8 Explain the process of commercial
production of ethanol from
biomass
7 Illustrate solid bio-fuels. Also
write about their applications
Apply The learner has to recall CO 3
wind power, interpret the
given data and solve for
power density.
Apply The learner has to recall CO 3
wind power, interpret the
given data and solve for
thrust.
Understand This would require learner to CO 4
recall biomass digestion
process then understand
anaerobic digestion
Understand This would require learner to CO 4
recall biomass digestion
process then understand
continuous and batch type
biogas plants
Understand This would require learner to CO 4
recall biomass energy
applications then understand
commercial production of
ethanol from biomass
Understand This would require learner to CO 5
recall biomass energy
applications then understand
solid bio-fuels

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8 Demonstrate different dry
processes used in biomass
conversion
9 Explain combustion
characteristics of biogas
10 Demonstrate the economic
aspects of biogas
PART-B LONG ANSWER QUESTIONS
1 Derive wind power equation
2 Explain tip speed ratio and its
limitations
3 Compare HAWT and VAWT?
4 Explain vertical axis wind turbine Understand This would require the
(VAWT)with neat sketch.
5 Explain horizontal axis wind mills Understand This would require the
with neat sketch
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Understand This would require learner to CO 5
recall biomass energy
applications then understand
dry processes used in biomass
conversion
Understand This would require learner to CO 5
recall biomass energy
conversion methods then
understand combustion
characteristics of biogas
Understand This would require learner to CO 5
recall biogas production
methods then understand
economic aspects of biogas
Understand This would require the CO 3
learner to recall the concept
of wind power then
understand wind power
equation
Understand This would require the CO 3
learner to recall the concept
of wind power then
understand tip speed ratio
and its limitations
Understand This would require the CO 3
learner to recall the concept
of wind power then
understand HAWT and
compare it with VAWT
CO 3
learner to recall the concept
of wind power then
understand vertical axis wind
mills with neat sketch
CO 3
learner to recall the concept
of wind power then
understand horizontal axis
wind mills with neat sketch
6 Explain the advantages and
limitations of wind energy
conversion systems
7 Explain the constant speed
constant frequency WTG unit.
8 Explain the principle used in the
measurement of speed of the
wind?
9 List the advantages of horizontal
axis wind mill. Explain the
methods used to overcome the
fluctuating power generation in
wind mill?
10 Derive the expression for power
coefficient of wind mills. Plot the
power coefficient Vs speed ratio.
11 Discuss about dry and wet
fermentation process
12 Explain Deenbandhu Biogas Plant
with neat diagram
13 Explain Chinese type biogas
plants with neat diagram
14 Explain floating drum type biogas
plants
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Understand This would require the CO 3
learner to recall the concept
of wind power then
understand working of a
wind energy system
Understand This would require the CO 3
learner to recall the concept
of wind power then
understand constant
frequency WTG unit.
Understand This would require the CO 3
learner to recall the concept
of wind power then
understand measurement of
speed of the wind
Understand This would require the CO 3
learner to recall the concept
of wind power then
understand horizontal axis
wind mills
Apply This would require the CO 3
learner to recall the concept
of wind power then derive
the expression
Understand This would require learner to CO 4
recall biomass decomposition
process then understand dry
and wet fermentation process
Remember This would require learner to CO 4
recall biomass gasification
process then understand
Deenabandhu type biogas
plants
Understand This would require learner to CO 4
recall biomass gasification
process then understand
Chinese type biogas plants
Understand This would require learner to CO 4
recall biomass gasification
process then understand
floating drum type biogas
plants
15 Examine the operation of I.C UnderstandThis would require learner to CO 4
engine with biogas and discuss recall biomass gasification
their performance characteristics process then understand I.C
engine with biogas
16 Explain in detail about anaerobic Understand This would require learner to CO 4
digestion and the different phases recall biomass gasification
and the processes involved in it. and explain about anaerobic
digestion
17 Describe Deena bandhu type Understand This would require learner to CO 4
plant with a neat sketch recall biomass gasification
process understand Deena
bandhu type plant
18 Explain the Factors affecting Understand This would require learner to CO 4
Generation of Biogas recall biogas production and
summarize the factors
affecting it.
19 Summarize various factors to be Understand This would require learner to CO 4
considered in Site Selection of a recall biomass power
Biogas Plant production and understand
various factors to be
considered for site selection
20 Explain working principle of Understand This would require learner to CO 4
KVIC Digester and its recall biomass digestion
applications process then understand
KVIC digester
PART C-SHORT ANSWER QUESTIONS
1 Mention two important wind Remember - CO 3
turbine generator installations in
India.
2 List out type of generator used in Remember - CO 3
wind power plant?
3 List out the classification of wind Remember - CO 3
mills
4 List out disadvantages of wind Remember - CO 3
power?
5 Define pitch angle? Remember - CO 3
6 List the advantages of vertical Remember - CO 3
axis wind mills
7 Define Constant speed and Remember - CO 3
constant frequency in WTG unit
8 Define variable speed in WTG Remember - CO 3
system

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9 Define Nearly constant speed in Remember - CO 3
WTG system
10 Define the mechanism of Remember - CO 3
production of local winds
11 Define wind Power? Remember - CO 4
12 List the advantages of wind Remember - CO 4
power?
13 Define the constituents of biogas Remember - CO 4
14 List out some organic materials Remember - CO 4
used in bio-mass plant.
15 List out the factors affecting Remember - CO 4
biogas generation
16 Define liquefaction? Remember - CO 4
17 Discuss wet processes used for Remember - CO 4
producing biogas
18 List out the classification of bio Remember - CO 4
gas plants
19 List out the various factors Remember - CO 4
affecting bio digestion of a gas?
20 List the advantages of biogas Remember - CO 4
plant.
MODULE IV
GEOTHERMAL ENERGY AND OCEAN ENERGY
PART A- PROBLEM SOLVING AND CRITICAL THINKING QUESTIONS)
1 Compare geothermal and thermal Understand This would require learner to CO 5
plant recall geo thermal energy
conversion process then
understand difference
between geothermal and
thermal plant
2 Illustrate the site requirements for Understand This would require learner to CO 5
power generation from tides recall tidal energy conversion
process then understand site
requirements for power
generation from tides
3 Explain the principle and working Understand This would require learner to CO 5
of a high-level reservoir wave recall high level reservoir
machine with neat sketch wave energy then understand
a high-level reservoir wave
machine

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4 Demonstrate the operation of
single pool modulated tidal
system as compared to
unmodulated system
5 Explain the power generation
from single tide system
6 Illustrate the power generation
from modulated single pool tidal
system
7 Explain with a neat sketch the
energy extraction techniques from
tidal waves
8 Demonstrate the operation of
wave energy conversion machines
9 Explain the working of
geothermal preheat hybrid system
10 Demonstrate the working
principle of vapor dominated
power plant
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Understand This would require learner to CO 5
recall tidal energy conversion
process then understand
single pool modulated tidal
system
Understand This would require learner to CO 5
recall tidal energy conversion
process then understand
power generation from single
tide system
Understand This would require learner to CO 5
recall tidal energy conversion
process then understand
power generation from
modulated single pool tidal
system
Understand This would require learner to CO 5
recall tidal energy conversion
process then understand
energy extraction techniques
from tidal waves
Understand This would require learner to CO 5
recall wave energy conversion
process then understand wave
energy conversion machines
Understand This would require learner to CO 5
recall geo thermal energy
conversion process then
understand working of
geothermal preheat hybrid
system
Understand This would require the CO 5
learner to recall the process
of transitioning from a
pressurized liquid to a
mixture of liquid and vapour
then understand vapor
dominated power plant
 PART-B LONG ANSWER QUESTIONS
1 Explain the concept of
interconnection of geo thermal
and fossil system
2 Explain hot dry rocks (petro
thermal) resources of geothermal
energy and how they can be
exploited as a source of energy
3 Explain liquid dominated
hydrothermal convective systems?
4 With the help of a neat diagram,
explain the working of a liquid
dominated single flash steam
system
5 Describe the fossil superheat
hybrid system with a neat
schematic
6 Describe a vapour dominated or
dry steam field
7 Discuss the principle of ocean
thermal energy conversion plant
8 Explain ocean thermal energy
conversion open cycle system
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Understand This would require learner to CO 5
recall geothermal energy
conversion process then
understand interconnection of
geo thermal and fossil system
Understand This would require learner to CO 5
recall geothermal energy
conversion process then
understand hot dry rocks
Understand The lerner should recal the CO 5
geothermal systems and
explain about the
hydrothermal system
Apply This would require the CO 5
learner to recall the process
of transitioning from a
pressurized liquid to a
mixture of liquid and vapour
then understand liquid
dominated system and apply
flash techniques
Understand This would require learner to CO 5
recall geothermal energy
conversion process then
understand fossil superheat
hybrid system
Understand This would require learner to CO 5
recall geothermal energy
conversion process then
understand vapour
dominated or dry steam field
Understand This would require learner to CO 5
recall ocean thermal energy
conversion process then
understand principle of ocean
thermal energy conversion
plant
Understand This would require learner to CO 5
recall ocean thermal energy
conversion process then
understand OTEC open cycle
system
9 Explain ocean thermal energy
conversion closed (Anderson)cycle
system
10 Summarize the minimum tidal
range required for the working of
tidal power plant?
11 Draw the schematic layout of a
tidal powerhouse
12 Explain how power can be
generated using single basin
arrangement in detail
13 Explain vapour dominated
hydrothermal power plant with
neat sketch and its representation
on T-S diagram
14 With the help of neat diagram,
explain the working of
geothermal-preheat hybrid system
15 Explain how electrical energy can
be generated from geothermal
energy
16 Explain the working of a
vapour-dominated power plant
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Understand This would require learner to CO 5
recall ocean thermal energy
conversion process then
understand OTEC closed
cycle system
Understand This would require learner to CO 5
recall tidal energy conversion
process then understand
minimum tidal range
required for the working of
tidal power plant
Understand This would require learner to CO 5
recall tidal energy conversion
process then understand
schematic layout of a tidal
powerhouse
Understand This would require learner to CO 5
recall tidal energy conversion
process then understand
single basin arrangement
Understand This would require learner to CO 5
recall geo thermal energy
conversion process then
understand vapour
dominated hydrothermal
power plant
Understand This would require learner to CO 5
recall geo thermal energy
conversion process then
understand
geothermal-preheat hybrid
system
Understand This would require learner to CO 5
recall geo thermal energy
conversion process then
understand how electricity is
generating from geothermal
energy
Understand This would require learner to CO 5
recall geothermal energy
conversion process then
understand
vapour-dominated power
plant
17 Explain the applications of
geothermal energy
18 Explain the different types of
energies that can be generated
from ocean
19 Demonstrate how electrical energy
can be generated from tidal plant
20 Explain in brief the single basin
arrangement
PART C- SHORT
1 Define geothermal power?
2 List out the classifications of geo
thermal fields
3 List out the application of
geothermal energy
4 List the disadvantages of
geothermal plant
5 What are the classifications of geo
thermal sources
6 List the advantages of geothermal
plant
7 What is the potential of
geothermal energy in India
8 What is OTEC? What is the
minimum requirement to operate
the OTEC system
9 What are the types of liquid
dominated hydrothermal
convective systems
10 How is electricity generated from
ocean thermal energy?
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Understand This would require learner to CO 5
recall geothermal energy
conversion process then
understand applications of
geothermal energy
Understand This would require learner to CO 5
recall ocean thermal energy
conversion process then
understand different forms of
energies generated from
ocean
Understand This would require learner to CO 5
recall tidal energy conversion
process then understand
principle of tapping the
energy from tides
Understand This would require learner to CO 7
recall tidal energy conversion
process then understand
principle of tapping the
energy from tides
ANSWER QUESTIONS
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11 What are hot spots? Why hot Remember - CO 5
spots are important in harnessing
Geo-thermal energy?
12 List the applications of OTEC Remember - CO 5
system
13 What is principle of obtaining Remember - CO 5
energy from the tides
14 List out the advantages and Remember - CO 5
limitations of tidal power
generation
15 List out the classifications of Remember - CO 5
small hydro power stations
16 How is electricity generated from Remember - CO 5
Geo-thermal energy
17 List out the main types of OTEC Remember - CO 5
power plants
18 List the wave energy conversion Remember - CO 5
methods
19 List the few cites where Remember - CO 5
geothermal energy is harnessed?
20 List out the advantages of Remember - CO 5
small-scale hydroelectric power
generation
MODULE V
DIRECT ENERGY CONVERSION
PART A- PROBLEM SOLVING AND CRITICAL THINKING QUESTIONS)
1 Explain about various fuel cells Understand This would require learner to CO 6
and its applications? recall operation of fuel cells
then understand applications
of fuel cells
2 Explain the working of a thermo Understand This would require learner to CO 6
electric generator? recall basic principle then
understand working of a
thermo electric generator
3 Explain the advantages and Understand This would require learner to CO 6
disadvantages of direct energy recall MHD process then
conversion? understand advantages and
disadvantages of direct
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4 Explain the working of a See beck
effect thermo couple?
5 Explain superconductivity and
gas conductivity?
6 What are MHD generators?
Explain its principle and working?
7 Explain the materials used for
MHD generation
8 Explain the see beck thermo
electric effect
9 Explain Joule Thomson effect?
10 Explain Carnot cycle??
PART-B LONG ANSWER QUESTIONS
1 Explain Carnot cycle and
Thomson effect
2 Explain the working of fuel cell
with a neat sketch.
3 Demonstrate the working
principle of MHD generators.
Understand
This would require learner to CO 6
recall direct energy
conversion process then
understand See beck effect
thermo couple
Understand This would require learner to CO 6
recall conducting elements
then understand See beck
effect thermo couple
Understand This would require learner to CO 6
recall direct energy
conversion system then
understand principle of MHD
generators
Understand This would require learner to CO 6
recall constructional features
of MHD then understand
materials used for MHD
generators
Understand This would require learner to CO 6
recall direct energy
conversion process then
understand see beck thermo
electric effect
Understand This would require learner to CO 6
recall basic principles
understand Thomson effect
Understand This would require learner to CO 6
recall MHD process then
understand Carnot cycle
Understand This would require learner to CO 6
recall MHD process then
understand maximum power
generation per unit volume of
generator
Understand This would require learner to CO 6
recall fuel cell and explain
Understand This would require learner to CO 6
recall MHD process then
understand principle of MHD
generators
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4 Explain various fuel cells and list
out its applications
5 Explain the working of a
thermoelectric generator
6 Summarize the advantages,
disadvantages and applications of
direct energy conversion
7 Illustrate the working of a See
beck effect thermo couple
8 Explain the principle of working
of a H2 – O2 fuel cell
9 Derive the expression for the
power and efficiency of thermionic
generator
10 Explain the current – voltage
characteristics of Fuel Cell and
give its Significance. What are the
various losses occurring in the fuel
cell?
11 Illustrate the working principle of
direct energy conversion system
12 Explain different examples of
direct energy conversion system
13 Compare thermo electric effect
and Thomson effect
14 Explain different Thermoelectric
effects and their applications
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Understand This would require learner to CO 6
recall fuel cells then
understand limitations of fuel
cells
Understand This would require learner to CO 6
recall MHD process then
understand working of a
thermoelectric generator
Understand This would require learner to CO 6
recall DEC and summarize
the advantages and
disadvantages
Understand This would require learner to CO 6
recall thermo couple process
then understand See beck
effect thermo couple
Understand This would require learner to CO 6
recall fuel cell and explain
Apply This would require learner to CO 6
recall thermionic generator
and derive the formulae
Understand This would require learner to CO 6
recall fuel cell and explain
Understand This would require learner to CO 6
recall MHD process then
understand direct energy
conversion system
Understand This would require learner to CO 6
recall MHD process then
understand examples of
direct energy conversion
system
Understand This would require learner to CO 6
recall thermo couple process
then understand thermo
electric effect and Thomson
effect
Understand This would require learner to CO 6
recall thermoeletric effects
and explain
15 Explain the basic principle of Understand This would require learner to CO 6
operation of an MHD generator. recall MHD process then
understand principle of
operation of an MHD
generator.
16 Explain Thomson effect Understand This would require learner to CO 6
recall basic principles
understand Thomson effect
17 How is the operation of Remember This would require learner to CO 6
thermoelectric generator different recall basic principle of
from that of conventional generator then understand
generator thermoelectric generator
18 Describe the operation of a Understand This would require learner to CO 6
thermionic converter recall basic principle of
generator then understand
operation of a thermionic
converter
19 Write short notes on criterion for Understand This would require learner to CO 6
selection of material for recall economics of MHD
thermoelectric generators plant then understand
selection of material for
thermoelectric generators
20 Explain liquid metal system of Understand This would require learner to CO 6
MHD power generation with neat recall MHD process then
schematic understand liquid metal
system of MHD power
generation with neat
schematic
PART C-SHORT ANSWER QUESTIONS)
1 Define Direct Energy Conversion Remember - CO 6
2 Define Carnot cycle? Remember - CO 6
3 Define joule Thomson effect Remember - CO 6
4 What is thermo electric generator Remember - CO 6
5 Define thermo electric effect Remember - CO 6
6 Discuss disadvantages of MHD Remember - CO 6
generation
7 Define efficiency in MHD Remember - CO 6
generation
8 What are the advantages of MHD Remember - CO 6
generation
9 List out the materials used in Remember - CO 6
MHD generation

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 10 List out advantages of thermo Remember - CO 6
electric effect
11 Define superconductivity and gas Remember - CO 6
conductivity
12 What are the major advantages Remember - CO 6
and limitation of MHD generating
plant?
13 List the advantages of closed cycle Remember - CO 6
MHD generating plant
14 What are the limitations of Remember - CO 6
harnessing geo thermal energy?
15 What are the advantages and Remember - CO 6
disadvantages of geo thermal
energy?
16 Define Peltier effect Remember - CO 6
17 Define the terms dissociation and Remember - CO 6
ionization
18 Define Positive Thomson effect Remember - CO 6
19 Define Negative Thomson effect Remember - CO 6
20 Define zero Thomson effect Remember - CO 6

Course Coordinator: HOD

P. Venkata Mahesh

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