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Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering
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Course Name: Energy Conservation & Auditing Course Code: 21EE755

Semester & Section: VII- AI&DS/AI&ML/CV/MECH
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NO. Module 1 Questions CO
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1
Define the following terms with three examples for each:
a) Primary and secondary energy sources
1 L1
b) Renewable and non-renewable energy
c) Commercial and non-commercial energy

2
What do you mean by final energy consumption? Briefly explain sector wise energy
1 L2
consumption in India.

3 Explain Indian energy scenario with relevant facts. 1 L2

4 Explain how energy consumption is related to economic growth. 1 L2

5 Explain briefly various energy reforms in energy sector. 1 L2

6 Write a note on energy pricing in India. 1 L2

7 Explain the salient features of Electricity Act 2003. 1 L2

8 Explain the relationship between energy and environment with suitable sketch. 1 L2

9 Discuss how the energy conservation is achieved using different strategies. 1 L2

10 Explain the objectives of Energy Conservation Act 2001. 1 L2

11 What is energy conservation? Explain. 1 L2

Module 2 Questions
12 Explain electricity billing and mention the components present in the tariff structure. 2 L2

13 Write a note on transmission and distribution system. 2 L2

14 Explain step-by-step approach for maximum demand control. 2 L2

15 Define power factor and explain different methods of improving the power factor. 2 L2

16 List the advantages and cost benefits of power factor improvement. 2 L1

17
Explain with a neat sketch the importance of capacitor location for power factor improvement. 2 L2

18 Explain the working of maximum demand controller. 2 L2

19 Explain the operation principle of automatic power factor controller. 2 L2

20 Write a note on energy efficient motors. 2 L2

21 Explain the working of soft starter and its advantages over the conventional starters. 2 L2

22
Explain why centrifugal machines offers the greatest savings when used with variable speed
2 L2
drives.

23
Write a note on:
a) Variable frequency drive
b) Variable torque versus constant torque 2 L2
c) Eddy current drives
d) Slip power recovery systems

24 Explain the energy efficient lighting options and lamp controls. 2 L2

25 Explain the construction and operating principle of fluid coupling. 2 L2

26 Write a note on energy efficient transformers. 2 L2

27 Explain the role and functions of electronic ballasts. 2 L2

Module 3 Questions
28 Define energy management and explain its objectives. 3 L1

29 Define Energy Audit and explain the importance of energy audit in industry. 3 L2

30 Explain various classification of energy audit. 3 L2

31 Explain ten step methodology for detailed energy auditing. 3 L2

32 Explain the benefits of benchmarking energy consumption. 3 L2

33 What is plant energy performance? 3 L1

34 Define production factor. 3 L1

35 List the components of general audit report. 3 L1

36 List the role of energy management team. 3 L1

37 What is energy use profile? What are the audits required to construct energy use profile? 3 L2

38
L2
Explain various instruments used in energy auditing. 3
 Module 4 Questions
39 Explain the distinguishing features of electricity as a commodity. 4 L2

40 Explain the four pillars of electricity market design. 4 L2

41 Define transmission congestion management and explain. 4 L2

42 Explain how transfer capacity is limited. 4 L2

43 What are the effects of transmission congestion? 4 L2

44 Define ancillary services and list the types. 4 L1

45 Explain different methods of obtaining ancillary services. 4 L2

46 Explain Availability Based Tariff (ABT) with a neat block diagram. 4 L2

47 List the effects of ABT. 4 L1

48 Write a note on framework of Indian power sector. 4 L2

Module 5 Questions
49 Explain different energy saving measures in buildings. 5 L2

50 Explain different strategies to be adopted in commercial buildings to save energy. 5 L2

51 Explain different steps in water audit. 5 L2

52
What is Demand Side Management (DSM)? Explain the planning and implementation of DSM. 5 L2

53 Explain the scope of DSM. 5 L2

54 Explain different tariff options in DSM. 5 L2

55 Explain the various aspects of end use energy conservations. 5 L2

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