Download PTU B.Tech 2020 March ME 7th and 8th Sem Non Conventional Energy Resources Question Paper

Download PTU (I.K. Gujral Punjab Technical University Jalandhar (IKGPTU) ) BE/BTech ME (Mechanical Engineering) 2020 March 7th and 8th Sem Non Conventional Energy Resources Previous Question Paper

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Roll No. Total No. of Pages : 02
Total No. of Questions : 09
B.Tech. (ME) (2012 Onwards E-II) (Sem.?7)
NON-CONVENTIONAL ENERGY RESOURCES
Subject Code : DE/ME-1.3
M.Code : 71810
Time : 3 Hrs. Max. Marks : 60
INSTRUCTION TO CANDIDATES :
1. SECTION-A is COMPULSORY consisting of TEN questions carrying TWO marks
each.
2. SECTION-B contains FIVE questions carrying FIVE marks each and students
has to attempt any FOUR questions.
3. SECTION-C contains THREE questions carrying TEN marks each and students
has to attempt any TWO questions.

SECTION-A
1. Answer briefly :
a. Write the name of various energy resources. Distinguish between conventional and
non-conventional energy resources.
b. What do you mean by solar collectors?
c. Name various sources of Geothermal energy and mention its types.
d. Write the name of material used for thermionic emission.
e. What is tidal energy?
f. What are the advantages of MHD power generators?
g. Enumerate the factors on which wind power generation depends and name states in
India where wind power generation is harnessed?
h. Write the name of materials used for bio-gas generation.
i. Explain attenuation of solar radiation.
j. What are the main sources of bio-mass?
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Roll No. Total No. of Pages : 02
Total No. of Questions : 09
B.Tech. (ME) (2012 Onwards E-II) (Sem.?7)
NON-CONVENTIONAL ENERGY RESOURCES
Subject Code : DE/ME-1.3
M.Code : 71810
Time : 3 Hrs. Max. Marks : 60
INSTRUCTION TO CANDIDATES :
1. SECTION-A is COMPULSORY consisting of TEN questions carrying TWO marks
each.
2. SECTION-B contains FIVE questions carrying FIVE marks each and students
has to attempt any FOUR questions.
3. SECTION-C contains THREE questions carrying TEN marks each and students
has to attempt any TWO questions.

SECTION-A
1. Answer briefly :
a. Write the name of various energy resources. Distinguish between conventional and
non-conventional energy resources.
b. What do you mean by solar collectors?
c. Name various sources of Geothermal energy and mention its types.
d. Write the name of material used for thermionic emission.
e. What is tidal energy?
f. What are the advantages of MHD power generators?
g. Enumerate the factors on which wind power generation depends and name states in
India where wind power generation is harnessed?
h. Write the name of materials used for bio-gas generation.
i. Explain attenuation of solar radiation.
j. What are the main sources of bio-mass?
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SECTION-B
2. What is meant by solar energy storage systems? Give their characteristics and discuss
about their capacity.
3. With a neat sketch explain the working of horizontal axis wind mill.
4. Discuss various precautions to be observed during operation of a geothermal power plant.
State requirements for economic viability of such plant.
5. Discuss the concept of bio-mass conversion. Briefly discuss the working of biogas
generation plant.
6. Discuss the applications and economic aspects of fuel cells.

SECTION-C
7. Discuss the applications of solar energy in water, space and process heating.
8. Write a short note on :
a. Open cycle MHD system.
b. Site selection criteria for wind energy conversion.
9. a. What is the basic difference between Thermo-electric and Thermo-ionic conversion
system? Explain the working of thermoelectric generator.
b. Explain the working of a tidal power plant.




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