B.E.

Eighth Semester (Power Engineering)

Elective - I : Non-Conventional Energy Sources Paper - I

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Time : Three Hours *0236* 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. Assume suitable data wherever necessary.
4. Illustrate your answers wherever necessary with the help of neat sketches.

SECTION A

1. a) Describe in brief the various methods used for direct energy conversion. 6

b) Discuss in brief sources of non-conventional energy with merits & demerits. 7

2. a) Define solar constant. Mention its three units. 4

b) Write advantages & disadvantages of concentric type collector over flat plate collector. 5
Draw the neat sketch of both.

c) Calculate angle made by beam radiation with normal to flat plate collector, pointing due 4
south located in city 28 38 N 77 17E at 9:00 hour solar time on December 1. The
collector is tilted at angle of 36 with horizontal.

3. a) With a neat sketch explain the basic scheme of photo voltaic system used for power 6
generation. Also discuss factors affecting its output.

b) Describe in detail working principle of solar furnace, its application & advantages and 7
disadvantages.

4. a) What is pyrolysis. Discuss in brief the reactions taking place in pyrolysis. 3

b) Discuss in detail about biomass as source of energy. 5

c) With a sketch explain working of KVIC Digester. 5

5. Write short notes on any three. 14

a) Difference between biomass and biogas.

b) Solar distillation process.

c) Photo synthesis.

d) Green House Effect.

e) Application of solar photovoltaic system.

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 SECTION B

6. a) Discuss in detail classification of wind energy conversion. Describe with a diagram any 7
one type of vertical axis wind mills.

b) Describe the factors that affect performance of wind mill. 6

7. a) Describe in brief hydro power potential in India. 4

b) Write in brief about classification of hydro power station. 6

c) Write a short note on turbines used for micro hydro power station. 3

8. a) With a neat sketch explain Binary fluid geothermal power system. 7

b) Discuss in details about prospects of ocean thermal energy electric conversion (OTEC). 6

9. a) Discuss the working of pumped hydroelectric storage. 6

b) Describe on MHD open cycle system with neat sketch. What are the advantages of MHD 7
power generation.

10. Write short notes on any three. 14

a) Wave energy concepts.

b) Horizontal axis wind mills.

c) Wind forms.

d) Disadvantages of hydro power generation.

e) Liquid metal MHD cycle.

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