B.E.

(Power Engineering) Eighth Semester

Elective I : Non-Conventional Energy Sources

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Time : Three Hours *0674* Max. Marks : 80
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Notes : 1. All questions carry equal marks.
2. Answer three questions from Section A and three questions from Section B.
3. Due credit will be given to neatness and adequate dimensions.
4. Assume suitable data wherever necessary.
5. Diagrams and Chemical equations should be given wherever necessary.
6. Illustrate your answers wherever necessary with the help of neat sketches.
7. Use of slide rule, Logarithmic tables, Steam tables, Mollier's Chart, Drawing
instruments, Thermodynamic tables for moist air, Psychrometric charts and
Refrigeration charts is permitted.

SECTION A

1. a) What do you understand by renewable energy source? What are various types and discuss 7
its importance in today's energy scenario.

b) What are the conventional energy sources available for power generation in India? 7
discuss.

2. a) Define the terms. 8

a) Altitude angle. b) Zenith angle.

c) Solar azimuth angle. d) Declination angle.

b) Define solar constant. Write notes on beam and diffuse radiation. 5

3. a) What are the advantages and disadvantages of concentrating collectors over flat plate type 7
collectors.

b) Why orientation is needed in concentrating type collectors? Describe the different 6

methods for sun tracking.

4. a) Describe in brief the different methods of energy storage used in solar system. 7

b) Write short notes on any one. 6

i) Solar Air-heater. ii) Applications of solar pond.

5. a) Derive the expression for power developed due to wind. 7

b) Write short notes on : 6

i) Vertical axis wind mill. ii) Horizontal axis wind mill.

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 SECTION B

6. a) Describe the main considerations in selecting a site for wind generations. 7

b) Write short notes on: 6

i) Wind energy storage.

ii) Darrieus Rotor.

iii) Energy Plantation.

7. a) How biomass conversion takes place? 7

b) what is the difference between biomass and biogas? Explain. 6

8. a) How are gasifiers classified. What is pyrolysis. 7

b) How are biogas plants classified? explain them briefly. 6

9. a) Explain geothermal energy with suitable sketch and highlight the potential in view of 7
energy crisis in India.

b) Describe with neat sketches and representation on T-S diagram. 6

i) Flashed steam system.

ii) Binary cycle system.

10. a) Explain with neat sketch a pumped storage plant. What are its advantages? 7

b) Describe an MHD open cycle system. What are the main advantages of MHD power 7
generation?

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