Download AKTU (Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University (AKTU), formerly Uttar Pradesh Technical University (UPTU) B-Tech 8th Semester (Eight Semester) 2015-16 EOE 081 Non Conventional Energy Resources Question Paper
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B.TECH.
Theory Examination (Semester-Vlll) 2015-16
N ON CONVENTIONAL ENERGY RESOURCES
Time : 3 Hours Max. Marks : 100
Section-A
l. Attempt all sections. All sections canies equal marks.
Write answer of each section in short. (10X2=20)
(a)
(b)
(C)
(d)
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Why is geothermal considered a renewable energy
resource?
How can renewable energy technologies be com-
pared?
How tides are generated?
What are the sources of heat for hot springs?
How durable are solar panels?
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(f) How can you conserve energy and lower your utility
bills?
(g) How much of our daily C02 emissions can wind
avoid?
(h) Are fossil fuels renewable?
(i) How many types of renewable energy are there nor-
mally said to be?
(1') How does geothermal heat get up to the earth's sur-
face?
Section-B
2. Attempt any ?ve questions from this section. (5x10=50)
(a) What are the conventional and non-conventional en-
ergy sources? Write short notes on classi?cation of
energy resources.
(b) What is meant by dry steam, wet steam and hot water
geothermal system?
(c) Explain with sketches the various methods of tidal
power generation. Write the Advantages and limita-
tions of tidal power.
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(d)
(e)
(f)
(h)
Attempt any two questions from this section.
Write the difference between a geothermal power
plant and thermal power plant.
Describe the principle of working of a fuel cell with
reference to Hydrogen Oxygen celL Also discuss ad-
vantages and limitations of fuel cells.
Write short notes on-
(i) MHD
(ii) Local apparent time (LAT)
(iii) MNRE
What is the basic principle of wind energy conver-
sion? What methods are used to overcome the ?ue-
tuating power generation of a windmill?
Section-C
(2x15=30)
3. (a) Write about the solar cells, its material and applica-
tions.
(b) Describe the basic principle of ocean thermal energy
conversion (OTEC). What are the main types of OTEC
power plants? Describe their working in brief.
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4. (a) Describe the various opemtional and environmental prob-
lems encountered in obtaining the geothermal energy.
(b) Descrfbe the working of a Thermo-electric generator.
Derive an expression for its power output.
5. What is Biomass? How does biomass conversion take place?
Describe the materials used for biogas generation and factors
that affect the size of a biogas plant.
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