Acropolis Institute of Technology and Science

Civil Engineering Department

MST – I, Feb 2020
Energy and Environmental Engineering (ES – 401)
Time : 1 hr 30 mins Section : CE – II
Date : 26/2/2020 Max Marks : 40

Note: (i) Attempt any four questions from each unit. Each unit is of 20 marks.
(ii) Draw neat sketch wherever required.

UNIT I
Q1.(a) Briefly explain nuclear fission and fusion. State the difference between them 5
Q1. Write note on Fossil fuel. Its sources, availability, future prospects and pollution 5
(b) problems related to fossil fuels.

Q1.(c) Define and explain the hydal energy and its uses 5
Q1. Explain the use of solar energy? Explain the advantages and disadvantages of solar 5
(d) energy
Q1.(e) What are the different forms in which energy from biomass can be used? 5
UNIT II
Q2.(a) Define ecosystem. Also explain the structure and function of an ecosystem 5
Q2. Define food chain and food web 5
(b)
Q2.(c) Justify the statement “Sustainability and conservation of environment” 5
Q2. Explain Grassland and Desert ecosystem 5
(d)
Q2.(e) Explain in-situ and ex-situ conservation along with their merits and limitations. 5