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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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SECTION B
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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
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?
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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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
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theoretical power can be extracted from the wind turbine?
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7. Attempt any one part of the following:
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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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