Module 1

2 mark Questions.
1. List any four conventional sources of energy
2. List any four non conventional sources of energy
3. List any two biogas conversion Technology
4. Define Pyrolysis
5. List any two factors affecting Bio digestion.
6. Name the constituents of bio gas.
7. Enumerate geothermal resources
8. Enumerate types of fuel cells
6 mark Questions
1. Describe briefly any three forms of non-conventional energy sources available in nature
2. Explain the classification of Biomass Gasifiers
3. Describe any three bio gas conversion technologies.
4. Explain the concept of ocean thermal power generation
5. Explain open cycle power generation using ocean thermal energy
6. Explain electrical power generation using tidal energy
7. Describe MHD power generation
8 or 7 mark Questions
1. Describe conventional and non conventional sources of energy
2. Explain continuous and batch type biogas plants
3. List commonly used Biogas plants in India
4. List the classification of biogas plants
5. Distinguish between dome type and drum type biogas plants
6. List advantages of Dom and Drum type Plants
7. List the classification geothermal resources
8. With schematic diagram explain Vapour Dominated power plant
9. Describe the open cycle ocean thermal energy conversion
10. Describe the closed cycle ocean thermal energy conversion
11. Explain electrical power generation using tidal energy
12. Explain with neat sketch the schematic layout of tidal power house

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 13. Deserve the magneto hydrodynamic power plant (MHD)
14. Draw and explain the block diagram showing main components of Fossil Fuel cell system
15. Explain operation of Hydrogen-Oxygen fuel cell.
16. Explain operation of Hydrazine Fuel Cell

Module 2
2 mark Questions
1. Write the principle of conversion of solar radiation into heat.
2. What is a diffused radiation?
3. List types of solar collectors
4. What is a solar furnace?
6 mark Questions
1. Describe any one method of solar radiation measurements
2. Explain working of Pyrheliometer
3. Explain thermo electric convention of solar energy with the help of schematic diagram
4. Explain working of solar cell
5. Describe Solar Cooker
6. Describe solar furnace
7. Discuss one application of solar pond
8 or 7 mark Questions
1. List merits of solar energy
2. Discuss classification of Solar Collectors.
3. Explain the flat plate type solar collector
4. Explain focusing type solar collectors
5. Explain thermal electric conversion of solar energy
6. List the direct solar energy applications
7. List devices working on solar energy
8. Describe the solar water heating system
9. Describe commercial Solar water heating
10. What is solar space heating?
11. Describe the solar space cooling system
12. With the help of neat sketch explain solar pumping system (repeated)

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 13. List the merits and demerits of solar cooker
14. Describe solar distillation (repeated)
15. What is Solar pond? Explain it application

Module 3
2 mark Questions
1. List classifications of Wind Energy Conversion system (WEC) – repeated
2. List out any two scheme for wind power generation
3. List applications of Wind Energy Conversion system (Application of Wind Energy)

6 mark Questions
1. Describe the principle of wind energy conversion
2. The main considerations in selecting site for wind mill (repeated)
3. Explain the vertical axis wind machine
4. Explain the horizontal axis wind machine
5. List different schemes for electric power generation using Wind Energy Conversion system (WEC)
6. Describe constant speed constant frequency Wind Energy Conversion system
7. Explain the variable speed variable frequency scheme for wind power generation
8. Describe necessity of wind energy storage
9. Explain the applications of wind energy
8 or 7 mark Questions
1. Explain Isovents and Isodynes
2. Explain wind energy estimation
3. Explain the merits and demerits of wind energy conversion
4. List demerits of Wind Energy Conversion system
5. Explain block diagram showing main components of Wind Energy Conversion system
6. Describe the basic components of wind energy conversion system
7. Explain Vertical Axis Wind Turbine
8. Explain Horizontal Axis Wind Turbine
9. Differentiate between a Horizontal Axis Wind Turbine und Vertical Axis Wind Turbine (repeated)
10. Explain the constant speed constant frequency scheme for wind power generation
11. Explain the variable speed constant frequency scheme for wind power generation (repeated)
12. Describe variable speed variable frequency Wind Energy Conversion system
13. Explain the environmental impacts of wind power generation (repeated)

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 Module 4
2 mark Questions
1. List two applications of photovoltaic (PV) systems.
2. State functions of charge controller in PV system
3. State merits of PV system
4. Enumerate the power converter used in wind energy applications
6 mark Questions
1. Describe operation of Buck converter (step down DC converter) with the help of schematic diagram
(repeated)
2. Describe operation of boost converter with the help of schematic diagram.
3. Explain the stand alone solar energy system
4. Explain the stand alone wind energy system
8 or 7 mark Questions
1. Describe the concept of maximum power point tracking technique in PV system.
2. Describe operation of boost converter (Step-up converter) with the help of schematic diagram -
repeated
3. Describe DC converter
4. Describe the charge controller in PV system
5. Describe the block diagram of solar PV system - repeated
6. Describe the block diagram of wind energy system
7. Describe a standalone Solar Energy system
8. Describe a grid connected Solar Energy system (PV system) - repeated
9. Describe a standalone Wind Energy system
10. Describe a grid connected Wind Energy system (repeated)

Write the principle of conversion of solar radiation into heat.

When solar radiation (energy) falls on solid bodies it increases the oscillation of atoms (absorption of the solar
radiation) and heat energy is being generated. This process is known as photo thermal conversion. The basic
principle behind it is the conversion of short-wave solar radiation into heat.
When radiation incidence on a material, a certain part of the radiation is absorbed. A body’s capacity to
absorb radiation is called absorbing capacity or absorption α. An ideal black body absorbs radiation at every
wavelength and therefore has an absorption coefficient equal to one.

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Discuss one application of solar pond
The energy stored in solar pond is suitable for variety of applications such as space heating, industrial process
heat and electric power generation.
Electric Power generation:
Solar pond electrical power system is illustrated in Fig. 2.16. The hot water from the bottom of the pond is
pumped through a boiler, where it boils a low boiling point working fluid (organic fluid) in a Rankine power
cycle. Then the vapour enters a turbine and expands to produce mechanical power and them to electrical
power.The vapour from boiler now passes through a condenser where it is condensed to a liquid. This liquid is
pumped back to the boiler, and the cycle is repeated

Explain Isovents and Isodynes

Surface wind data on a national or regional basis is usually presented in the form of;
(1) Isovents: Contours of constant average wind velocity, in m/s. This data is presented in the form of wind
map in which the mean annual velocity zones are marked
(i) Isodynes: Contours of constant wind power, in watt/m2. This data is represented in the form of maps
showing the available yearly average wind power
Explain wind energy estimation
The wind velocity at any location varies continuously and the variation being irregular in terms of period and
amplitude. Therefore, the duration (scale of the periods) is an important consideration in the design. The data
based on scale of the hour (ie, mean speed over one hour interval) is useful for mechanical aspect of design. In
addition to the data on the hourly mean velocity, the other information required are:
(1) Spells of low wind speeds - for providing storage or alternates
(ii) Gusts for structural design - to provide safety measurements against damage

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Energy Estimation:
Velocity-duration and power duration curves are useful for establishing the wind energy potential of a region
and the design wind speed.

The frequency duration curve Fig. 3.3 is useful in deciding the design wind speed for given site. The data is
also useful in estimating the actual energy output of the plant for a given type of wind mill.

List the merits and demerits of solar cooker

Merits
1. No attention is required during cooking
2. No pollution
3. Little maintenance cost
4. Food cooked is delicious with natural taste and also nutritive, because the vitamins are not destroyed.
Demerits
1. Food cannot be cooked in the night of during the cloudy days
2. Time required for cooking is comparatively high.
3. The items such as chapatis are not cooked since they require high temperature and also needs
manipulation during cooking

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Explain with neat sketch the schematic layout of tidal power house