New Energy Sources Diploma Question Paper : annamalaiuniversity.ac.in
Name of the University : Annamalai University
Department : Energy Engineering
Degree : Diploma
Subject Name : New Energy Sources
Website : annamalaiuniversity.ac.in
Document Type : Old Question Paper
Download Model/Sample Question Paper :
December 2013 : https://www.pdfquestion.in/uploads/annamalaiuniversity.ac.in/6091-dec2013-7786.pdf
May 2013 : https://www.pdfquestion.in/uploads/annamalaiuniversity.ac.in/6091-may2013-7674.doc
May 2012 : https://www.pdfquestion.in/uploads/annamalaiuniversity.ac.in/6091-may2012-7454.doc
December 2011 : https://www.pdfquestion.in/uploads/annamalaiuniversity.ac.in/6091-dec2011-7454.doc
May 2011 : https://www.pdfquestion.in/uploads/annamalaiuniversity.ac.in/6091-may2011-3444.doc
December 2010 : https://www.pdfquestion.in/uploads/annamalaiuniversity.ac.in/6091-dec2010-7244.doc
Annamalai University Energy Engineering Question Paper
Diploma In Energy Engineering Examination December 2013. :
Time : Three hours
Maximum : 100 marks
Related : Annamalai University Energy Audit & Conservation Diploma Question Paper : www.pdfquestion.in/6102.html
December 2013
Answer any FIVE questions. : (5 * 20 = 100)
1. (a) What is meant by renewable energy sources? Explain in brief these energy sources available in India. (12)
(b) What are the advantages and limitations of renewable energy sources. (8)
2. (a) Describe the principle of pyrheliometer. (10)
(b) Write short note on Bean radiation, diffused radiation and sunshine reorder. (10)
3. (a) What are the main components of a flat– plate solar collector? Explain their working principle. (12)
(b) Why orientation is needed in concentrating type collectors? (8)
4. (a) What are the recent trends in solar energy applications? (10)
(b) Describe in details about solar space heating and cooling systems. (10)
5. (a) Describe the rock bed solar energy storage method. (10)
(b) Explain the principle of wind energy conversion systems. (10)
6. (a) Explain with neat sketch of double basin tidal power plant. (10)
(b) Explain the concept of wet steam geothermal system. (10)
7. (a) What are the factors to be considered in the design of digesters? (10)
(b) Explain the principle of Dolphin wave machine. (10)
8. (a) Describe the various types of bioman gasifier. (10)
(b) Explain any one type of biogas plant. (10)
Diploma Examination – 2013
(ENERGY ENGINEERING)
(PAPER – I)
NEW ENERGY SOURCES
Time: 3 Hours
Maximum: 100 Marks
Answer any FIVE questions : (5 × 20 = 100)
All questions carry equal marks :
1. a) List out the useful alternative energy sources available for power generation. (12)
b) What is the need for alternative energy sources? (8)
2. a) Describe in detail about any one type of solar radiation measurement method. (12)
b) Explain briefly some solar angles. (8)
3. a) Explain the performance characteristics of the flat plate collector. (12)
b) Explain with neat sketch of any two types of focusing collectors. (8)
4. Describe the following solar energy applications (a) Solar cells (b) Solar space heating and cooling (c) Solar cookers (d) Solar heaters. (20)
5. a) Describe in detail about solar ponds and solar pumps. (10)
b) Describe the different methods of energy storage system and explain the solar energy storage system. (10)
6. a) Explain with neat sketch of HAWM. (12)
b) What are the factors to be considered while selecting the site for wind mills? (8)
7. a) What is tidal energy? Explain the methods of producing power through Tidal energy. (12)
b) Explain in detail about geothermal energy power generation method. (8)
8. a) Explain any one types of gasifier with neat sketch. (10)
b) Explain with neat sketch of KVIC biogas plant in detail. (10)
Diploma Examination – 2011
Maximum: 100 Marks
Answer any FIVE questions :
All questions carry equal marks :
1. a) Differentiate tidal energy from wave energy. Give their potential in India. (10)
b) What is the source for geothermal energy? (10)
2. a) How is solar radiation classified? (12)
b) Explain in detail the following terms : i) Solar constant, ii) radiosity (8)
3. a) Discuss briefly solar focusing collectors (12)
b) What are the advantages and disadvantages of glass used as transparent cover? (8)
4. a) Write a note on the following i) selective surface and ii_ absorber plate (12)
b) Describe briefly solar air heater. (8)
5. a) What is solar still? Give its applications. (8)
b) How does a slat gradient solar pond operate? (12)
6. a) What is solar cell? How is it classified? (10)
b) Name different parts of a Horizontal axis wind turbine and give their uses (10)
7. a) Write briefly on critieria of site selection for wind energy conversion system.(8)
b) How is wave energy converted to produce electricity? (12)
8. a) With a neat sketch, describe a down-draft gasifier. (10)
b) Explain how biogas is produced from cow dung. (10)