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JAWAHARLAL NEHRU TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY HYDERABAD B.Tech IV Year RENEWABLE ENERGY SOURCES Previous Question Paper (July - 2023 - R16)

B.Tech | IV Year | II Semester | R16 | July - 2023

Answer PaperPaper Code: 138GWMaximum Marks: 75Time: 3 Hours

Note: Part A is compulsory (25 Marks). In Part B, answer any one question from each unit (50 Marks).

Part A

1

Answer all questions:

25 marks
a

Explain the primary and secondary energy resources with examples.

2 marks

Answer

  • Primary Energy Resources: These are energy sources found in nature that have not undergone any conversion process. Examples include coal, crude oil, natural gas, solar radiation, wind, and geothermal heat.
  • Secondary Energy Resources: These are energy forms derived from the transformation of primary resources to make them more convenient for end-use. Examples include electricity, gasoline, hydrogen, and charcoal.
b

Differentiate between Conventional resources and Non-conventional sources.

3 marks

Answer

FeatureConventionalNon-conventional
AvailabilityFinite (Exhaustible)Infinite (Renewable)
Environmental ImpactHigh pollutionEco-friendly
ExamplesCoal, Oil, NuclearSolar, Wind, Biomass
c

Give the different applications of solar photovoltaic cells.

2 marks

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d

What are thermal conversion devices of solar energy system?

3 marks

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e

Why do wind energy potential is low in India?

2 marks

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f

Comment on the future availability trend of hybrid systems with wind.

3 marks

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g

Classify the biomass resources?

2 marks

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h

What are the applications of biogas plants?

3 marks

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i

Explain the principle of geothermal energy.

2 marks

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j

Write about the hot springs and steam ejection.

3 marks

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Part B

210 marks
a
Explain the role and potential of new and renewable energy sources in global scenario.
5 marks

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b
Other than price, what other factors influence the acceptance of renewable energy supply over traditional energy?
5 marks

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310 marks
a
Explain briefly the limitations and advantages of the hybrid systems.
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b
How can you understand the concept of Global climate change and its impact?
5 marks

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410 marks
a
How can solar thermal energy be measured and stored?
5 marks

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b
Explain briefly the solar thermal storage devices.
5 marks

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510 marks
a
Write a short notes on solar radiation measurement and estimation.
5 marks

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b
How do you calculate solar radiation on tilted surfaces and its advantages?
5 marks

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610 marks
a
Explain the factors influencing the wind mill design.
5 marks

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b
Explain the status of wind energy potential and installation in India.
5 marks

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710 marks
a
Explain the advantages and limitations of wind energy banking concept.
5 marks

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b
Describe with a neat sketch the working of a wind energy system with design steps.
5 marks

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810 marks
a
What are the prospects of biomass gasification energy?
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b
Compare and contrast the pyrolysis and liquefaction.
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910 marks
a
Briefly give the design and constructional features of bio energy system.
5 marks

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b
Explain the Biogas energy program in India with numerical data.
5 marks

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1010 marks
a
Explain how the locations may have influence on enhanced power output from a tidal-current power device.
5 marks

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b
Explain the scope of and development OTEC.
5 marks

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1110 marks
a
Briefly discuss vapor dominated geothermal plant with a diagram.
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b
Explain the basic components of Small hydroelectric scheme with a layout arrangement and its working.
5 marks

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