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NON-CONVENTIONAL ENERGY RE-SOURCES

5th Exam/Elect/5520/Nov’18
Duration: 3Hrs. M.Marks:75
SECTION-A
Q1. Fill in the blanks. 10x1.5=15
a. Efficiency of fuel cells is ______
b. Solar radiations per square feet in India is about ______
c. A ______ is a source parallel arrangement of solar cells.
d. Geothermal Energy is released by ______
e. ______ is a dam of low head.
f. Biomass is a/an ______matter.
g. Biomass has ______ bulk density.
h. MHD generator has ______ maintenance.
i. Solar furnace are used for ______
j. Tidal energy utilizes ______of ______

SECTION-B
Q2. Attempt any five questions. 5x6=30
i. Explain principle of working of solar furnace.
ii. What are the applications of solar air heaters?
iii. What are the advantages of small scale hydroelectric?
iv. Explain MHD generator with diagram.
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v. What are the advantages and disadvantages of non conventional energy sources?
vi. What is the function of the following:
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a) Penstock b) Forebay

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c) Spillways
vii. Briefly explain the block diagram of basic components of WECS?

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viii. Explain hydro thermal system and its classifications.

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p a SECTION-C

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Q3. Attempt any three questions.

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a. Explain the working of nickel-Cadmium cell.
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b. With neat figures explain the open cycle and closed cycle ocean thermal electric power
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d. Explain power extracted by wind turbine.
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c. Explain the construction working of flat plate and concentrating solar collector with neat diagram.

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e. Discuss the present scenario and future aspects of non conventional energy sources