BTECH IV YEAR I SEMESTER (AR 18)

Name of the Subject : GREEN ENGINEERING SYSTEMS

Subject Code : 18ME741
Name of the Subject Coordinator : M S R LAKSHMI
QUESTION BANK

S.No Questions Level Course MARKS

Outcome
Unit-I
INTRODUCTION:
SOLAR RADIATION: Role and potential of new and renewable sources, the solar energy
option, Environmental impact of solar power, structure of the sun, the solar constant, sun-
earth relationships, coordinate systems and coordinates of the sun, extra-terrestrial and
terrestrial solar radiation, solar radiation on titled surface, instruments for measuring solar
radiation and sun shine, solar radiation data, numerical problems. Photo voltaic energy
conversion – types of PV cells, I-V characteristics
SOLAR ENERGY COLLECTION: Flat plate and concentrating collectors, classification of
concentrating collectors, orientation and thermal analysis, advanced collectors.
1 What is meant by extra-terrestrial radiation? L1 CO1 5M
Explain
2 State the applications of solar PV cells. L1 CO1 5M
3 What is Solarimeter? Explain. L2 CO1 5M
4 With a neat sketch explain the structure of Sun L1 CO1 5M
5 Explain briefly about extra- terrestrial radiation L1 CO1 5M
6 Explain in detail about the working of Flat plate L1 CO1 10M
collector with a neat labeled sketch
7 State the need, advantages and disadvantages for L1 CO1 10M
new and renewable energy resources of solar radiation
8 Explain the working of pyranometer with a neat L2 CO1 10M
sketch along with applications
9 What is a solar pond? Explain how energy stored in L1 CO1 10M
a solar pond with a suitable diagram?
10 Explain the basic principle of PV cell and its I-V L1 CO1 10M
characteristics
UNIT-II
SOLAR ENERGY STORAGE AND APPLICATIONS: Different methods, sensible, latent heat
and stratified storage, solar ponds, solar applications- solar heating/cooling technique,
solar distillation and drying, solar cookers, central power tower concept and solar chimney.
WIND ENERGY: Sources and potentials, horizontal and vertical axis windmills, performance
characteristics, Betz criteria, types of winds, wind data measurement.
1 What is the basic principle of wind energy L1 CO2 5M
conversion?
2 Explain briefly about solar cookers L1 CO2 5M
3 Give different types of Concentrating type L2 CO2 5M
collectors.
4 Mention the advantages and disadvantages of L1 CO2 5M
vertical axis wind mill.
5 Classify various wind types and explain briefly L1 CO2 5M
6 Describe different energy storage methods used in L1 CO2 10M
solar system.
7 With the help of a schematic diagram, explain a L1 CO2 10M
solar passive-space cooling system.
8 What are the various characteristics of the wind? L2 CO2 10M
Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of
horizontal and vertical axis windmills.
9 With a neat labelled sketch explain the working of solar L1 CO2 10M
cooling plant

10 What do you mean by passive solar space heating L1 CO2 10M

system? Explain.
UNIT – III
BIO-MASS: Principles of bio-conversion, anaerobic/aerobic digestion, types of bio-gas
digesters, gas yield, combustion characteristics of bio-gas, utilization for cooking, bio fuels,
I.C. engine operation and economic aspects.
GEOTHERMAL ENERGY: Resources, types of wells, methods of harnessing the energy,
potential in India.
OCEAN ENERGY: OTEC, Principles of utilization, setting of OTEC plants, thermodynamic
cycles. Tidal and wave energy: Potential and conversion techniques, mini-hydel power
plants, and their economics.
1 Distinguish between mini and micro hydel power L1 CO3 5M
plants?
2 Explain the combustion characteristics of a bio gas. L1 CO3 5M
 3 State the limitations of OTEC system. L2 CO3 5M
4 State the limitations of tidal energy power systems L1 CO3 5M

5 List out the advantages and disadvantages of geo- L1 CO3 5M

thermal energy over other energy forms.

6 Explain in detail various methods of extracting L1 CO3 10M

geothermal energy.
7 Enumerate the differences between aerobic and L1 CO3 10M
anaerobic digestion.
8 Classify the bio gas digesters and explain any one in L2 CO3 10M
detail.
9 With a neat labelled sketch explain the working of L1 CO3 10M
OTEC system
10 Enlist various methods of biomass energy L1 CO3 10M
conversion and explain any one in detail.

UNIT- IV
ENERGY EFFICIENT SYSTEMS:
(A) ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS: Energy efficient motors, energy efficient lighting and control,
selection of luminaire, variable voltage variable frequency drives (adjustable speed drives),
controls for HVAC (heating, ventilation and air conditioning), demand site management.
(B) MECHANICAL SYSTEMS: Fuel cells- principle, thermodynamic aspects, selection of fuels
& working of various types of fuel cells, Environmental friendly and Energy efficient
compressors and pumps.
1 What do you mean by rotodynamic pumps? Mention L1 CO4 5M
the types.
2 Discuss the advantages of variable frequency drives. L1 CO4 5M
3 Classify various types of fuel cells L2 CO4 5M
4 What is energy efficient system. Describe with an L1 CO4 5M
example
5 Write short notes on HVAC controls. L1 CO4 5M
6 Discuss the working of ion exchange membrane fuel L1 CO4 10M
cell with a neat sketch.
7 Explain briefly the working principle of any one L1 CO4 10M
type of energy efficient compressor.
8 Write a short note on energy efficient lighting and L2 CO4 10M
 control.
9 Explain the need for energy efficient motors in L1 CO4 10M
various applications
10 Explain the working principle of a fuel cell with a L1 CO4 10M
labelled sketch.
UNIT-V
ENERGY EFFICIENT PROCESSES: Environmental impact of the current manufacturing
practices and systems, benefits of green manufacturing systems, selection of recyclable and
environment friendly materials in manufacturing, design and implementation of efficient
and sustainable green production systems with examples like environmental friendly
machining, vegetable based cutting fluids, alternate casting and joining techniques, zero
waste manufacturing.
1 What are eco-friendly materials? Explain. L1 CO5 5M
2 What is sustainable manufacturing? Explain. L1 CO5 5M

3 What are eco-friendly materials? Explain. L2 CO5 5M

4 Discuss the benefits of green manufacturing L1 CO5 5M

systems
5 What is meant by zero waste manufacturing? L1 CO5 5M
Explain.
6 Write a short note on zero waste manufacturing. L1 CO5 10M
7 Discuss the environmental impact of current L1 CO5 10M
manufacturing systems in detail.
8 Write a short note on sustainable green production L2 CO5 10M
systems.
9 Write short notes on alternate casting and joining L1 CO5 10M
techniques.
10 Name some eco-friendly materials and discuss their L1 CO5 10M
characteristics
UNIT – VI
GREEN BUILDINGS: Definition, features and benefits. Sustainable site selection and
planning of buildings for maximum comfort. Environmental friendly building materials like
bamboo, timber, rammed earth, hollow blocks, lime & lime pozzolana cement, agro
materials and industrial waste, Ferro cement and Ferro-concrete, alternate roofing systems,
paints to reduce heat gain of the buildings. Energy management.

1 Write short notes on lime pozzolana cement. L1 CO5 5M

 2 List out the advantages of seasoning a timber L1 CO5 5M

3 Name different environment-friendly materials L2 CO5 5M

used in green buildings.
4 What are alternate sources for green buildings? L1 CO5 5M
Explain them.
5 What are the measures to reduce heat gain in L1 CO5 5M
buildings?
6 Explain the role of site planning in the construction L1 CO5 10M
of green buildings.
7 What are the measures for energy saving in a green L1 CO5 10M
building? Explain.
8 Describe alternative roofing system to reduce heat L2 CO5 10M
in the buildings.
9 Discuss the characteristics of bamboo and timber L1 CO5 10M
with reference to their use in construction of green
buildings.
10 Discuss the measures to reduce industrial waste L1 CO5 10M
pollution

Level : L1:Remembering ; L2: Understanding; L3: Applying; L4: Analyzing; L5:

Evaluating
(Refer REVISED Bloom’s Taxonomy Action Verbs)

Text Books:

1. Solar Energy – Principles of Thermal Collection and Storage/Sukhatme S.P. and J.K. Nayak/
TMH
2. Non-Conventional Energy Resources/ Khan B.H/ Tata McGraw Hill, New Delhi, 2006
3. Green Manufacturing Processes and Systems, Edited / J. Paulo Davim/Springer 2013

References:
1. Alternative Building Materials and Technologies / K.S Jagadeesh, B.V Venkata Rama Reddy
and K.S Nanjunda Rao/New age international
2. Principles of Solar Engineering / D. Yogi Goswami, Frank Krieth & John F Kreider / Taylor &
Francis
3. Non-Conventional Energy / Ashok V Desai /New Age International (P) Ltd
4. Renewable Energy Technologies /Ramesh & Kumar /Narosa
5. Non-conventional Energy Source/ G.D Roy/Standard Publishers
6. Renewable Energy Resources-2nd Edition/ J. Twidell and T. Weir/ BSP Books Pvt.Ltd
7. Fuel Cell Technology –Hand Book / Gregor Hoogers / BSP Books Pvt. Ltd.

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