Download PTU (I.K.Gujral Punjab Technical University (IKGPTU)) B-Tech (Bachelor of Technology) Mechanical Engineering 2020 December 6th Sem 71245 Non Conventional Energy Resources Previous Question Paper
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Total No. of Questions : 18
B.Tech. (ME) (E-I 2012 Onwards) (Sem.?6)
NON CONVENTIONAL ENERGY RESOURCES
Subject Code : DE/ME-1.3
M.Code : 71245
Time : 3 Hrs. Max. Marks : 60
INST RUCT IONS T O CANDIDAT ES :
1 .
SECT ION-A is COMPULSORY cons is ting of TEN questions carrying TWO marks
each.
2 .
SECT ION-B c ontains F IVE questions c arrying FIVE marks eac h and s tud ents
have to atte mpt any FOUR q ues tions.
3 .
SECT ION-C contains THREE questions carrying T EN marks e ach and s tudents
have to atte mpt any T WO questio ns.
SECTION-A
Answer briefly :
1.
Differentiate renewable and non-renewable energy resources.
2.
What is solar constant?
3.
Define solar pond.
4.
What are the various sources of Bio-mass?
5.
List the applications of solar energy.
6.
What is geothermal energy?
7.
What are the main types of MHD (Magnetic Hydrodynamic) systems?
8.
Define single basin tidal power plants.
9.
Explain working principle of fuel cell.
10. Name different types of bio gas plants.
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SECTION-B
11. What are the main strategies you think for meeting the future energy requirements?
12. Describe various types of flat plate collectors with the help of suitable diagrams.
13. Define Wind Energy. What factors should be consider during site selection for wind mills?
14. Define Operating Principle of magnetic hydrodynamic generator (MHD).
15. What are the main sources of geothermal energy?
SECTION-C
16. What is bio-mass energy? Explain functioning and constructional features of any one bio
gas plant.
17. a) Discuss solar thermal power generation system.
b) Explain design procedure of concentrating collectors.
18. Write short Note on any two of the following :
a) Thermo-electric generator.
b) Components of wind energy conversion systems.
c) Tidal energy.
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