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B.Tech. (ME) (Sem.–7th & 8th)

NON-CONVENTIONAL ENERGY RESOURCES

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Subject Code : DE/ME-1.3
Paper ID : [A0873]

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Time : 3 Hrs. Max. Marks : 60
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INSTRUCTION TO CANDIDATES :
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1. SECTION-A is COMPULSORY consisting of TEN questions carrying

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TWO marks each.
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2. SECTION-B contains FIVE questions carrying FIVE marks each and

students has to attempt any FOUR questions.

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3. SECTION-C contains THREE questions carrying TEN marks each and

students has to attempt any TWO questions.

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SECTION-A
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l. Write briefly :
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a) What is difference between Renewable and Non-renewable energy

resources? Give examples.
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b) What do you mean by solar collector?

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c) List the various components of Wind turbines.

d) What are the various sources of geothermal energy?

e) List the applications of solar energy.

f) Name the various direct energy conversion systems.

g) What are the main types of MHD (Magnetic Hydrodynamic) systems?

h) What is tidal energy?

i) Explain the principles of thermo-electric generator.

j) What are the main sources of bio-mass?

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 SECTION - B
2. List various Non-conventional energy resources. Give their availability,
relative merits and demerits.
3. What are various types of solar collectors? Explain the design procedure

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of any one.
4. What is wind energy? Discuss the factors affecting site selection for wind

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5. What do you mean by thermo-electric and thermo-ionic generators?
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6. Explain any one type of Bio-gas Plant.
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SECTION - C

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7. What are the main strategies you think for meeting the future energy

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requirements?
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8. Show with neat sketches the applications of solar energy.

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9. Write short note on any two of the following :
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(a) Magnetic Hydrodynamic (MHD) Generator.

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(b) Tidal energy.

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(c) Solar energy storage systems.

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