RS model new
RS model new
RS model new
Instructions:
1. Before attempting any question paper, be sure that you got the correct question paper.
2. The missing data, if any, may be assumed suitably
3. Use the sketches wherever necessary
Course Outcomes
CO1 Recognize the Indian and global energy scenario.
CO2 Classify the various solar energy technologies and its applications.
CO3 Analyze the various wind energy technologies.
CO4 Outline the various bio-energy technologies.
CO5 Describe the ocean and geothermal technologies.
Qn. K Level
Question Mark (CO)
No (K1-K6)
Part A (10 * 2 = 20 Marks) Answer all Questions
11a) Discuss in detail the present energy scenario of conventional and Renewable 13 CO1
K1
energy sources in India
OR
11b) Analyze the different renewable energy sources with their benefits and 13 CO1
K4
limitations
12a) Illustrate with the help of a neat sketch, discuss the different types of rotors used in 13 CO2
wind turbines? K4
OR
12b) A horizontal shaft, propeller type wind turbine is located in area having speed 13 CO2
of wind 10m/s at 1 atm, and 15℃. Calculate the following
i) Air Density ρ kg/m3
ii) Total Power density in wind stream W/m2
iii) Maximum possible obtainable power density W/m2 K5
iv) Actual Obtainable power density W/m2
v) Total Power from the wind turbine of 120m dia.
vi) Torque and axial thrust(Na) on the wind-turbine operating at 40 rpm
and at maximum efficiency of 42%
13a) Summarize the difference between active and passive solar heating systems 13 CO3
K2
OR
13b) Explain the concepts of Solar Photo Voltaic power systems and its operation 13 CO3
K1
14a) What is the composition and properties of biogas? What are the differences 13 CO4
K2
between fixed dome digester and floating dome digester?
OR
14b) Compare the major features of the three types of Biomass Co-firing methods 13 K4 CO4
15a) Write down the working principle of the Fuel cell, its types and applications 13 K2 CO5
OR
15b) What is OTEC system? Explain with the help of neat sketches working 13 CO5
K1
principle of closed loop and open loop system.
16a) Compare and contrast the advantages and disadvantages of mono crystalline and K3 CO1
polycrystalline solar panels, considering factors like efficiency, cost and manufacturing 15
process.