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The document is an exam paper for a course on non-conventional sources of energy. It contains 8 questions, with each question having two parts (a) and (b). The questions cover various topics related to non-conventional energy sources like solar, wind, hydro, geothermal, wave and fuel cells. Some of the key topics addressed include the components of solar collectors, maximum power point technique for solar energy extraction, site selection for wind generators, classification of gasifiers, categories of geothermal sources, advantages of wave energy conversion and operating principle of fuel cells.

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The document is an exam paper for a course on non-conventional sources of energy. It contains 8 questions, with each question having two parts (a) and (b). The questions cover various topics related to non-conventional energy sources like solar, wind, hydro, geothermal, wave and fuel cells. Some of the key topics addressed include the components of solar collectors, maximum power point technique for solar energy extraction, site selection for wind generators, classification of gasifiers, categories of geothermal sources, advantages of wave energy conversion and operating principle of fuel cells.

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Code No: R42025 R10
IV B.Tech II Semester Supplementary Examinations, July/August - 2017
NON CONVENTIONAL SOURCES OF ENERGY
(Electrical and Electronics Engineering)
Time: 3 hours Max. Marks: 75
Answer any FIVE Questions
All Questions carry equal marks
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1 a) Explain the following terms related to Solar radiation Geometry:
i)Altitude Angle ii)Zenith Angle
iii) Solar Azimuth angle iv)Surface Azimuth angle [8]
b) Explain any one instrument in detail for the measurement of Solar radiation [7]

2 a) Explain the main components of a flat – plate Solar collector with a neat
diagram [8]
b) Compare between the Concentrating Collectors and Flat plate Collectors. [7]

3 a) Explain the requirement of a Maximum Power point technique in a Solar


energy extraction [8]
b) What is a battery energy storage system and explain its usage in detail [7]

4 a) Explain the main considerations in selecting a site for Wind generators [7]
b) Derive the expression for the power developed due to Wind [8]

5 a) What is meant by Wet fermentation and Dry fermentation and explain them in
detail [7]
b) How are Gasifiers classified? What is Pyrolysis? [8]

6 a) List and explain the different categories of Geothermal Sources [8]


b) What are the advantages and disadvantages of Geothermal energy forms? [7]

7 a) What are the advantages and limitations of Wave energy conversion [8]
b) Explain in detail about Small head hydro power development [7]

8 a) Explain the need for Energy Conversion in detail [8]


b) What are fuel Cells and explain the operating principle of it [7]

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