Alternate Energy Sources — Summer 2018

Explain following terms: - Energy conservation, Energy management, Energy audit, Energy efficiency, Energy security

What is meant by renewable energy sources? What are the prospects of non- conventional energy sources in India?

List different types of concentrating collector. Explain any one with figure.

Discuss the working of compound parabolic concentrator (CPC) and state its advantages and disadvantages

Define the following terms: solar constant, air mass, solar declination, zenith angle, day length, local solar time, solar altitude angle.

How are biomass gasifiers classified? With a neat sketch explain any one.

List advantages and disadvantages of Geothermal energy as compared to Wind and Solar energy

Explain in detail site selection criteria for biogas plant and list digester design consideration.

List application and prospects of geothermal energy with reference to Indian context.

Classify wind mills. Explain vertical axis wind turbine (VAWT).

Write brief note on Performance Characteristic of Wind machine.

Write down advantages and disadvantages of MHD Power plant system.

Write a short note on vapour dominated hydrothermal system.

Explain principle open cycle OTEC system with suitable diagram

Explain construction and working Pyranometer with diagram.

Write a short note on Tidal power plant with double basin system.

Describe in brief, the different energy storage methods used in the solar system.