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B TECH.
(SEM VII) THEORY EXAMINATION 2021-22
RENEWABLE ENERGY RESOURCES
Time: 3 Hours Total Marks: 100
Note: 1. Attempt all Sections. If require any missing data; then choose suitably.

SECTION A

1. Attempt all questions in brief.

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a. Describe photovoltaic effect. 2 1
b. Write down the properties of polycrystalline silicon cell. 2 1
c. Calculate the angle of declination for 7th may of a leap year. 2 2
d. Define solar constant and solar isolation. 2 2
e. What is meant by dry steam, wet steam and hot water in geothermal 2 3
system?
f. Write the chemical reaction takes place in Alkaline Fuel Cell. 2 3
g. Write short note on HAWT and VAWT. 2 4
h. State Seebeck Effect and Peltier Effect. 2 4

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i. What do you mean by recycling? 2 5
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j. Write the advantages and disadvantages for floating drum and fixed 2 5

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dome type biogas plant.
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2. Attempt any three of the following:
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a. Discuss the main features of various types of renewable and non- 10 1
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renewable energy sources. Also explain the importance of non-

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conventional energy sources in the context of global warming.

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b. Describe the Application and classification of hydrothermal resources. 10 2

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c. With the help of a schematic diagram, explain the operation of closed 10 3

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cycle MHD generating system?

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conversion systems? Also, explain the working of thermoelectric

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generators?
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e. Explain availability, conversion theory of Biogas plant and Energy 10 5

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conversion from biomass.

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SECTION C
3. Attempt any one part of the following:
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a. Write a short note on PV arrays and System Charge controllers. What 10 1
are the advantages and disadvantages of photovoltaic solar energy
conversion?
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b. Describe various direct and indirect application of solar energy. 10 1

4. Attempt any one part of the following:

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a. Classify different types of solar thermal collector and show the 10 2
constructional details of a flat plate collector. What are its main
advantages?
b. Draw a schematic diagram for solar pond based electric power plant with 10 2
cooling tower and explain its working.

5. Attempt any one part of the following:

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a. Explain the working of geothermal power plants. Discuss the various 10 3
technical developments.
b. Explain the working of molten carbonate fuel cells using appropriate 10 3
diagram and write various chemical reactions involved in this type of
fuel cell.

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a. What is the principle of wind energy conversion? What methods are 10 4

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used to overcome the fluctuating power generation of windmills?

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b. Using Betz model of a wind turbine, derive the expression for power 10 4
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extracted from wind. Under what condition does the maximum

theoretical power can be extracted from the wind turbine?
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a. Explain the process of gasification of solid biomass. What is the general 10 5

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composition of the gas produced and what is its heating value? What are
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B.TECH
(SEM VII) THEORY EXAMINATION 2022-23
RENEWABLE ENERGY RESOURCES
Time: 3 Hours Total Marks: 100
Note: Attempt all Sections. If you require any missing data, then choose suitably.

SECTION A

1. Attempt all questions in brief. 2 x 10 = 20

(a) State the importance of solar cells.
(b) Define the scope of Renewable energy.
(c) Comment on Solar radiation and its benefits.
(d) State Solar Irradiance and sun peak hours.
(e) Enlist the sources of Geothermal energy in our environment.
(f) Enlist the types of MHD system.
(g) State Thermo ionic conversions.
(h) Define briefly about cut in speed and tip speed ratio.
(i) Enlist 2 advantages of Anaerobic digestion

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(j) Define Methanogenesis.
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Explain in detail about Solar cell power plant and its applications
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(c) Illustrate briefly about different geothermal energy resources and
mention its direct uses.
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(d) Examine in brief about the tidal and wave energy mechanism
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(e) State Briefly about Solid Biomass, Liquid biofuels and Biogas
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generation process.
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(a) Explain Renewable Energy and its classification with the help of flow
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chart also State Solar absorption radiation and the conversion process
happening directly from the sun. Enlist the parameters for achieving
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high efficiency.
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(b) Discuss in detail about Solar Thermal Power plant and its
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methodological process with suitable process flow diagram.

4. Attempt any one part of the following: 10 x 1 = 10

(a) Explain the working of Solar Flat plate collectors with the help of a
diagram and briefly explain its components
(b) Describe in detail about solar concentrators and the process involved in
the making of solar concentrators with the help of diagrams.

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5. Attempt any one part of the following: 10 x 1 = 10
(a) Explain in detail about Flash steam and Dry steam plant systematic
process with clear flow chart diagram.

(b) Illustrate in detail about MHD Power generation system. Classify its
systems with clear flow chart diagram, applications and its uses.

6. Attempt any one part of the following: 10 x 1 = 10

(a) Explain Wind energy and its importance in detail. Describe briefly
about the main components of the windmill.
(b) State Thermo-electrical conversions towards field. Discuss in detail
about performance and limitations of thermoelectric power generator.

7. Attempt any one part of the following: 10 x 1 = 10

(a) Describe in detail about Anaerobic digestion and its Process steps in
Biomass.
(b) Explain in detail about OTEC and its types.

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