Alternate Energy Sources — Summer 2022

What are the conventional and non-conventional energy sources? Describe briefly.

Define terms: Altitude angle, Incident angle, Zenith angle, Solar Azimuth angle, latitude angle, Declination angle, Hour Angle.

What is the basic principle of ocean thermal energy conversion (OTEC)?

How solar water heating are classified? Explain working of Thermo Syphon water heating system with neat sketch.

What is the Solar Still ? Explain with neat sketch.

What are the main applications of a solar pond? Describe briefly.

List out the types of Solar concentrating collector. Explain construction and working of Compound Parabolic Concentrator (CPC) with neat sketch.

Discuss the factors which affect the bio gas production in detail.

Explain construction and working of pyranometer with neat sketch.

Explain construction and working of KVIC biogas plant with neat sketch.

Explain Tidal power plant with double basin system.

Explain combined steam and gas turbine power plant with neat sketch.

Classify types of Energy audit. Discuss them in details.

List the advantages and disadvantages of Wind Energy.

What is Co-generation process? Explain Gas Turbine Co-generation system with neat sketch.

Define geothermal source. Classify and explain geothermal sources.

State MHD principle. Explain open MHD with neat diagram.