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    The document is a past exam paper for the subject of Non-Conventional Energy Sources. It contains 8 questions related to various topics in non-conventional energy sources. The questions cover topics such as solar radiation, solar energy collection and measurement, wind energy, tidal energy, geothermal energy, fuel cells, and thermoelectric devices. Students are asked to explain concepts, perform calculations, compare and contrast different technologies, and discuss characteristics and applications of various non-conventional energy sources and systems.

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    Code No: 156DX
    JAWAHARLAL NEHRU TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY HYDERABAD
    SE
    B. Tech III Year II Semester Examinations, August/September - 2021
    NON-CONVENTIONAL ENERGY SOURCES
    (Common to EEE, CSE, IT)
    Time: 3 Hours Max. Marks: 75
    Answer any five questions
    D
    All questions carry equal marks
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    PA
    1.a) Explain the solar radiation on tilted surface.
    b) Write a note on extraterrestrial and terrestrial solar radiation. [7+8]

    2.a) What are the various instruments used for solar radiation measurement? Explain the
    PE
    working of Pyranometer with a neat sketch.
    b) What is the need for alternate energy sources? Explain by considering solar energy.
    [8+7]
    R
    3.a) Explain the carnot cycle and its limitations.
    b) Calculate the monthly average hourly radiation falling on a flat plate collector facing
    SA
    south (γ = 0) with a slope of 150, given the following data:
    Location : Chennai (130 00’ N) ;
    Month : October ;
    Time : 1100 to 1200 (LAT) ;
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    Ig = 2408 kJ/m2 – h ; Id = 1073 kJ/m2 – h.
    Assume the ground reflectivity to be 0.2. [8+7]
    G
    4.a) What is the principle of a fuel cell? Explain the main components of fuel cell and their
    functions.
    /S
    b) Define and explain the figure of merit of a thermoelectric device. [9+6]

    5.a) Describe the solar pond used for solar energy conversion and storage.
    EP
    b) Sketch and explain the single basin type tidal power plant operation. [8+7]

    6.a) Compare and contrast between the different types of thermodynamic cycles used for
    OTEC.
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    b) Discuss the economic analysis of a mini hydel power plant. [8+7]
    20
    7.a) Explain the following operating characteristics of wind mills: Cut-out speed, Betz
    limit.
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    b) Explain briefly about the vertical axis wind mills with neat sketches. [6+9]

    8.a) Distinguish between Anaerobic digestion and Aerobic digestion.


    b) Explain the main types of turbines that may be used for Geothermal energy conversion.
    [7+8]

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