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P. Pages : 2 TKN/KS/16/2546
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.
3. a) What are the advantages and disadvantages of concentrating collectors over flat plate type 7
collectors.
4. a) Describe in brief the different methods of energy storage used in solar system. 7
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SECTION B
9. a) Explain geothermal energy with suitable sketch and highlight the potential in view of 7
energy crisis in India.
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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