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POWER GENERATION TECHNOLOGY

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1) Solve Q.1 or Q.2, Q.3 or Q.4, Q.5 or Q.6, Q.7 or Q.8.

2) Figures to the right indicate full marks.
3) Neat diagrams must be drawn wherever necessary.
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5) Use of non-programmable calculator is allowed.

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Q1) a) Explain the function of the following component in HPP : [6]
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b) Describe the advantages of hydroelectric power plant. [4]

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c) The average rate of inflow during 12 months for a river are as under [8]
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Month Discharge in m3/s Month Discharge in m3/s

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Draw the hydrograph. Determine the average inflow and the power that
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Q2) a) Differentiate between Kaplan and Pelton wheel turbine. [4]

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b) Classify hydro electric power plant based on i) head ii) load [6]
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c) Describe the types of wind turbine electrical generators. [8]

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Q3) a) Describe the historical development of wind turbine on Indian level. [3]

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b) Define cut in, cut out and rated speed as applied in wind energy system

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neat diagram. [8]

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Q5) a) What is the need of solar hybrid system? [4]
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b) Discuss the working of a parabola collector with neat sketch. [6]

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Q6) a) Explain impact of temperature and insolation on I-V curves of PV cells.[4]
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b) Explain flat type solar collector and its application. [6]

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Photovoltaic Cell. [8]

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Q7) a) Write a short note on Ocean thermal energy conversion. [4]

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Q8) a) Write a short note on Geothermal energy. [4]

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b) Explain grid connected renewable systems and their requirements. [6]

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c) Explain the process Biomass energy conversion. [7]

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