Bureau of Energy Efficiency Energy

Manager/Energy Auditor Exam

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 Bureau of Energy Efficiency
➢ The Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) is an agency under the Government of
India, established in 2002 under the Energy Conservation Act, 2001.
➢ Its primary objective is to promote energy efficiency and conservation across
various sectors, thereby reducing energy intensity and ensuring sustainable
development.
➢ The Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) National Certification Examination (NCE) is
a standardized exam aimed at certifying professionals in the field of energy
Management and Auditing.
➢ This certification ensures that candidates possess the necessary skills and knowledge
to effectively conduct Energy audits, Implement energy efficiency measures, and
contribute to the Nation's energy conservation, Sustainability and Net Zero targets
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24th National Certification Examination for Energy
Managers and Energy Auditors

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 Energy Manager/Energy Auditor
➢ Last date of Online application -31st July 2024

➢ Examination date : 28th & 29th September 2024

➢ Energy Manager – Paper1, Paper 2 & Paper-3

➢ Energy Auditor – Paper1, Paper 2, Paper-3 & Paper-4

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 Question Paper Pattern (Paper-1,2&3)
➢ Section – I: OBJECTIVE TYPE Marks: 50 x 1 = 50
(i) Answer all 50 questions
(ii) Each question carries one mark
➢ Section – II: SHORT DESCRIPTIVE QUESTIONS Marks: 8 x 5 = 40
➢(i) Answer all Eight questions
➢(ii) Each question carries Five marks
➢ Section – III: LONG DESCRIPTIVE QUESTIONS Marks:6 x 10 = 60
➢(i) Answer all Six questions
➢(ii) Each question carries Ten marks

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 Time Management
➢ Section – I: OBJECTIVE
➢50 Questions - Marks 50×1 =50 Marks
Section – II: SHORT DESCRIPTIVE QUESTIONS
➢ 8 Questions – Marks 8×5 = 40 Marks
➢Section – III: LONG DESCRIPTIVE QUESTIONS
➢ 6 Questions – Marks 6×10 = 60 Marks
Starting as well as finishing Time (Bonus Time)

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 Tips for cracking the Exam in the First Attempt
➢ Know about exam pattern
➢ Start preparation in Structured Manner
➢ Understand the basic concepts
➢ Improve the understanding by doing numerical problems two or three
times
➢ Clear about various unit conversions
➢ Revise last Ten years question paper
➢ Score maximum marks in Objective questions
➢ Proper Time management in Exam

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 Section – I: OBJECTIVE TYPE
➢A three phase induction motor is drawing 10 Ampere at 440 Volts. If the
operating power factor of the motor is 0.9 and the efficiency of the motor
is 95%, then the mechanical shaft power of the motor is
a) 3.76 KW
b) 4.18 KW
c) 6.51 KW
d) 7.21 KW

➢ Mechanical Shaft Power = √3 × V × I ×Cosø × η motor

➢Ans: (√3 × 440×10×0.9×0.95)/1000 = 6.51KW
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 Section – I: OBJECTIVE TYPE
➢ What is the expected power output in watts from a wind turbine with 6m diameter
rotor, a coefficient of performance 0.45, generator efficiency 0.8, a gear box efficiency
0.90 and wind speed of 11m/sec
a) 4875 Watts
b) 1100 Watts
c) 7312 Watts
d) 73.12 kW

Kinetic Energy from the wind = ½ × mass × velocity2 Mass = ρ×A×V

Ans: Wind Power P = ½ × ρ ×A×Cp×Ng×Nb×V3 =×1.2×(Π/4)×62×0.45×0.8×0.9×113 =
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 Section – II: SHORT DESCRIPTIVE QUESTIONS
➢ Estimate the cooling tower capacity (TR) and approach with the following parameters
Water flow rate through CT = 2 m3/min, Specific heat of water = 1 kcal/kg °C Inlet
water temperature = 43 °C Outlet water temperature = 35 °C Ambient WBT = 30°C

➢Basically, the cooling tower is a kind of heat exchanger that removes heat from the
water, rejects waste heat to the atmosphere with the help of cooling of water stream at
lower temperatures. Cooling towers are commonly seen in oil refineries, petrochemical,
and chemical plants, thermal power stations and nuclear power stations
Cooling tower capacity (TR) = (flow rate x density x sp.heat x diff. temp)/ 3024
=(2X60) x 1000 x 1.0 x (43-35)/ 3024= 317.5TR -----------------------4 marks
Approach = 35- 30 = 5oC ------------------------1 mark
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 Section –III: LONG DESCRIPTIVE QUESTIONS
Question: A food processing plant has a contract demand of 2500 kVA with the power supply
company. The average maximum demand of the plant is 2000 kVA at a power factor of 0.95.
The maximum demand is billed at the rate of Rs.300/kVA. The minimum billable maximum
demand is 75 % of the contract demand. An incentive of 0.5 % reduction in energy charges
component of electricity bill are provided for every 0.01 increase in power factor over and
above 0.95. The average energy charge component of the electricity bill per month for the
company is Rs.10 lakhs. The plant decides to improve the power factor to unity. Determine
the power factor capacitor kVAr required, annual reduction in maximum demand charges and
energy charge component. What will be the simple payback period if the cost of power factor
capacitors is Rs.800/kVAr ?
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 Question Paper Pattern (Paper-4)
➢ Section – I: BRIEF QUESTIONS Marks: 10 x 1 = 10
(i) Answer all 10 questions
(ii) Each question carries one mark
➢ Section – II: SHORT NUMERICAL QUESTIONS Marks: 2 x 5 = 10
➢(i) Answer all two questions
➢(ii) Each question carries Five marks
➢ Section – III: LONG NUMERICAL QUESTIONS Marks:4 x 20 = 80
➢(i) Answer all three questions (first three)
➢(ii) Answer any one question from four Choices – (Chapter 11-16)

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 Paper -1 General Aspects of Energy Management and
Energy Audit
• Chapter-1 Energy Scenario
• Chapter-2 Energy Conservation Act-2001 and Related policies
• Chapter-3 Basics of Energy and its various forms
• Chapter-4 Energy Management and Energy Audit
• Chapter-5 Material and Energy Balance
• Chapter-6 Energy Action Planning
• Chapter-7 Financial Management
• Chapter-8 Project Management
• Chapter-9 Energy Monitoring and Targeting
• Chapter-10 Energy Efficiency and Climate Change
• Chapter-11 New and Renewable Energy Sources 13
 Paper -2 Energy Efficiency in Thermal Utilities
• Chapter-1 Fuels and Combustion
• Chapter-2 Boilers
• Chapter-3 Steam System
• Chapter-4 Furnaces
• Chapter-5 Insulation and Refractories
• Chapter-6 FBC Boilers
• Chapter-7 Cogeneration
• Chapter-8 Waste heat Recovery
• Chapter-9 Heat Exchangers
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 Paper -3 Energy Efficiency in Electrical Utilities
• Chapter-1 Electrical System
• Chapter-2 Electric Motors
• Chapter-3 Compressed Air System
• Chapter-4 HVAC and Refrigeration System
• Chapter-5 Fans and Blowers
• Chapter-6 Pumps and Pumping System
• Chapter-7 Cooling Tower
• Chapter-8 Lighting system
• Chapter-9 Diesel/Natural Gas Power Generating Station
• Chapter-10 Energy Conservation in Buildings and ECBC 15
Paper -4 Energy Perfomance Assessment for Equipment &
Utility Systems
• Chapter-1 Boilers
• Chapter-2 Furnaces
• Chapter-3 Cogeneration Systems
• Chapter-4 Heat Exchangers
• Chapter-5 Electric Motors and Variable Speed Drives
• Chapter-6 Fans and Blowers
• Chapter-7 Pumps
• Chapter-8 Compressors
• Chapter-9 HVAC System
• Chapter-10 Financial Analysis
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Paper -4 Energy Perfomance Assessment for Equipment &
Utility Systems
• Chapter-11 Steam Power Station
• Chapter-12 Steel Industry
• Chapter-13 Cement Industry
• Chapter-14 Heat Exchangers
• Chapter-15 Buildings and Commercial Establishments
• Chapter-16 Textile Industry

• Designated Consumers
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Problems – 20 marks
An Energy audit of electricity bills of a process plant was conducted. The plant has
contract demand of 5000kVA with the power supply company. The average Max Demand
of the Plant is 3850kVA/month at a Power Factor of 0.95. The max demand is billed at the
rate of Rs 600/kVA/month. The minimum billable max demand is 75% of Contract
demand. An incentive of 0.5% reduction in energy charges component of electricity bill
are provided for every 0.01 increase in power factor over and above 0.95. the average
energy charge component of the electricity bill per month for the plant is Rs 18 Lakhs.
The plant decided to improve the Power factor to unity. Determine the Power factor
capacitor kVAR required, annual reduction in Maximum demand charges and Energy
component. What will be the simple payback period if the cost of power factor capacitors
is Rs 900/kVAR.
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