RO6004 Renewable Energy sources, Final year, Department of Robotics and Automation Engineering, Model Exam Questions

PART –A (10 ×02 = 20 Marks)

1.      What is meant by non –commercial energy?
2.      What is meant by Energy Conservation?
3.      What is meant by solar collector? Mention its types.
4.      What is concentration ratio?
5.      What is meant by solar pond?
6.      List the application of solar PV system.
7.      List the components of wind energy systems
8.      What are basic designs of wind turbines?
9.      What is meant by OTEC?
10.  What are the kinds of geothermal resources?


PART-B(5×16=80)

1.        (a). Briefly discuss about instruments for measuring solar radiation and sun shine.                     (16)
(OR)
(b). what are the conventional and non-conventional energy resources? Describe those
(16)
2. (a). Explain with necessary diagram the construction, principles of operation and applications of flat plate collector.                                                                                                     (16)
(OR)
(b). Explain with necessary diagram the construction, principles of operation and applications of concentrating collector.                                                                                       (16)
3. (a). Explain with neat diagram about solar pond and its characteristics.                               (16)
(OR)
(b). Describe the photovoltaic principles of solar power generation.                           (16)
4. (a) How wind energy conversion systems are classified? Discuss in brief. What are its advantages and disadvantages?                                                                                                        (16)
(OR)
(b) How are biogas plant classified? Explain continuous and batch type plants and compare them with regard to operation and efficiency.                                                                            (16)
5. (a) Explain in detail the general arrangements for generating units in tidal power plants. What are its merits and demerits?                                                                                                    (16)
(OR)
(b). Describe the construction and working principle of geothermal power plants in detail. Enumerate the advantages and disadvantages of geothermal plant.                                          (16)