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JNTU B.Tech IV RENEWABLE ENERGY SOURCES Previous Question Paper (June - 2024 - R16)
Note: i) Question paper consists of Part A, Part B. ii) Part A is compulsory, which carries 25 marks. In Part A, Answer all questions. iii) In Part B, Answer any one question from each unit. Each question carries 10 marks and may have a, b as sub questions.
Part A
List the merits and de-merits of non-conventional energy resources.
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Merits include inexhaustible supply, low operating costs, and minimal environmental pollution. De-merits include high initial capital costs, intermittency of supply, and the requirement for large geographical areas for installation.
What is the role of global climate changes in sustainable developments?
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Global climate change acts as a primary driver for sustainable development by necessitating a transition away from fossil fuels. It highlights the urgency of reducing greenhouse gas emissions, promoting energy security, and encouraging the adoption of renewable energy technologies to ensure long-term environmental and economic stability.
Define solar constant.
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What is the maximum power point tracking?
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What are the different types of wind turbine rotors used to extract wind?
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Define tip speed ratio.
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Classify biomass conversion technologies.
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How do extract the biomass resources from nature?
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List the advantages and limitations of tidal power plant.
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What are the components of a small hydel power plant?
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Part B
Explain the principles of renewable energy and sustainable developments.
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Explore the global and Indian energy scenario for future of energy usage.
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Discuss the potential of renewable energy sources for renewable electricity.
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Describe the key elements for renewable electricity.
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Classify the different methods of storing solar energy.
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Describe the solar thermal energy storage system.
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Explain the principle of the solar photovoltaic cell with neat diagram.
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Draw and Explain the VI characteristics of a solar cell.
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Describe wind energy availability in india and the major problems associated with it.
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Explain about vertical axis wind mills with neat diagrams.
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Explain the lift and drag forces in wind and its importance in wind power generation.
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Discuss the applications of wind turbines.
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Explain the photosynthesis process with examples.
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Discuss the biomass energy programmes in India.
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Explain the biomass gasification based electric power generation system with schematic diagram.
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Discuss the factors which decide the quality of biogas.
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Explain single basin tidal power plant with neat diagrams.
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What are the problems associated with OTEC?
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Explain estimation and selection of different turbine types used for small hydro plants.
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What are the methods of harnessing the geothermal energy?
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