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B.Tech (Sem. 7 /8 ) NON CONVENTIONAL ENERGY RESOURCES SUBJECT CODE : DE/ME 1.3 (D.E. II) Paper ID : [A0873]
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Why we are still fulfilling our energy needs mainly from non renewable energy sources when renewable energy sources are available in abundant? b) Why yaw control is not required in vertical axis type wind energy conversion machines? c) Write the name of solar applications in which we use flat plate solar collectors. d) What are the fuel properties of bio-gas? e) Write the materials used for manufacturing following components of geothermal power plants : dry and wet steam transmission pipes, nozzles, electrical contacts, condensers. f) Why double basin cycle is more uniform in power production than single basin power plant? g) What are the disadvantages of solar energy? h) Write the materials used for bio-gas generation. i) Why downwind rotors generally preferred for the large aero-generators? j) What is Seebeck thermo electric effect? Section B (4 5 = 20) Describe basic components of wind energy conversion system using neat sketch. Explain the process photosynthesis. What are the conditions which are necessary for it? Discuss the principle of MHD generation. What are the main advantages and disadvantages of MHD generation? Discuss liquid dominated double flash steam system. What are its advantages over single flash steam system? Write short notes on : (a) Gasification. (b) Workfunction. (c) Wave energy. Section C (2 10 = 20) Classify solar energy storage systems. Explain working, advantages and disadvantages of solar refrigeration. Discuss working of Double basin tidal energy plant. What are advantages, disadvantages and applications of Tidal and wave energy?

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Time : 03 Hours Instruction to Candidates: 1) Section - A is Compulsory. 2) Attempt any Four questions from Section - B. 3) Attempt any Two questions from Section - C. Section A (10 2 = 20)

Maximum Marks : 60