Save trees use e-Question Paper Go green DOWNLOAD THIS FREE AT www.vturesource.com USN O6EE: Eighth Semester B.E. Degree Examination, June/July 2011 Renewable Energy Sources ‘Time: 3 hrs. me 100 Note: Answer any FIVE full questions, selecting ‘at least TWO questions from each part. i PART-A 1. What is meant by renewable energy sources? Explain in brie Ricci 1 special reference to Indian context. (QO Marks) a b. Explain the significance of energy consumption as a meast (05 Marks), 3 ©. Whatare the advantages and limitations of renewable (sMarka) at £2 2 a Define the following with respect to solar radiation: bi i). Latitude angle ‘Altivade angle ele ig iv) Zenith angle ¥) Azimuth angle. (G0 Marts) b, What are the two basic types of instruments for the measurement of solar radiation? Give an example for each and describe it diagrams. (10 Marks) 3° a. Explain the principle of conversion of solar at. Expl with @ neat diagram, as i : uy how tis s employed in fat plat coll ‘aoMaris) 2g. Clasiy the different methods of emery. Describe thernal ney storage ; i system. (0 Marks) JE 4% Papin te pinsiple of lar pgfRo PO eneton, What a the main ements of a PV stem? dower) ay b, With the help of neat diagr i) the principle and working of a central receiver ai ae ‘doMariy z gs PART-B HL 5 wintererpor pics ts waking ot al ame) aoa i Ee generation of elect. oman) {MS SSaVnsgoamgive an expen fr he minum power ouput ora } ais wind tr aeyan Hg. ow sie? xpi them rey vst ; &. While eting biogas generation? enten a ©. Wha models of biogt plans in India? Explain briefly any one model t ‘oe ars) : aba, Fee caesar crfocspua nap c nrderacaonareetveec omar) Z b. With a sitple diagram, explain the working of a tidal power plant. (05 Marks) 1 List the advantages and limitations of OTEC plants. (or Maras 2 ts shor notes on: costars ave ones b. Applications of wind power cl ell @: Stand-alone solar PV sytcins BRANCHES | ALL SEMESTERS | NOTES | QUESTON PAPERS | LAB MANUALS A Vturesource Go Green initiative