Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering

OPEN ENDED TEST - I

Semester: VII Session: Jul – Dec 2020
Course Name: Renewable Energy Sources Course Code: 17EEOE711
Date: 11/09/2020 Max Marks: 100
Time: 2:00 PM – 5:00PM Duration: 3 Hours

Note:
i. All Question are Compulsory
ii. All questions carry 10 marks.

Q. Bloom’s
Questions Marks CO’s
No. Level
1. i Energy is released from fossil fuels when they are________ 01 CO1 L1
a) Pumped
b) Burned
c) Cooled
d) Pressurized
ii The most nuclear fuel used in the world is_______ 01 CO1 L1
a) Thorium – 232
b) Uranium – 238
c) Uranium – 235
d) Plutonium – 239
iii Energy in the form of heat and light is obtained by_______ 01 CO2 L1
a) Biomass
b) Fossil fuels
c) Wind
d) Sun
iv Which of the following is a non-renewable energy sources? 01 CO1 L1
a) Coal
b) Wind
c) Solar
d) Geothermal
v What is cogeneration? 01 CO1 L1
a) Power production using binary cycle
b) Power production using two types of primary energy
sources.
c) Generation of ac as well as dc powers in the same

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installation.
d) Generation of electricity and heat in a single installation
vi Energy storage means? 01 CO1 L1
a) Sparing primary energy for future generations
b) Storing secondary energy in an easily recoverable form
c) Conserving energy
d) Storing primary energy
vii What is the standard value of solar constant? 01 CO2 L1
a) 1000 W/m2
b) 1353 W/m2
c) 1550 W/m2
d) 5053 W/m2
viii Air mass ratio is minimum 01 CO2 L1
a) When the sun is at zenith.
b) At sunrise.
c) At sunset.
d) At 06:00 GMT
ix On September 21, the declination angle will be? 01 CO2 L1
a) Zero
b) +23.45°
c) –23.45°
d) +180°
x What is called for the phenomenon when the radiation absorbed 01 CO2 L1
by the atmosphere is re-radiated towards the surface of the
Earth?
a) Smog
b) Newton effect
c) Darwin effect
d) Greenhouse effect
2. a. Compare renewable energy sources and non-renewable energy 05 CO1 L1
sources
b. What are the advantages and limitations of renewable energy 05 CO1 L1
sources?
3. a. Explain the significance of energy conservation in detail. 10 CO1 L2

4. a. Explain the availability of different types of conventional 10 CO1 L2

energy resources.
5. a. Discuss Indian Energy Scenario. 05 CO1 L2

b. Explain the necessity of energy storage and energy storage 05 CO1 L2

methods.

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6. a. Define. 10 CO2 L1
i. Declination
ii. Solar Azimuth angle
iii. Zenith angle
iv. Hour angle
v. Altitude angle
7. a. Explain solar radiation at the earth’s surface. 04 CO2 L2

b. Develop the expressions for solar radiations on a tilted surface. 06 CO2 L3

8. a. Calculate the angle made by beam radiation with the normal to 05 CO2 L3
a flat collector on December 1, at 9.00 A.M., solar time for a
location at 28° 35’ N. The collector is tilted at an angle of
latitude plus 10°, with the horizontal and is pointing due south.
b. Compute the average value of solar radiation on a horizontal 05 CO2 L3
surface for June 22, at the latitude of 10°N, if constant a and b
are given as equal to 0.30 and 0.51 respectively and the
̅
ratio .

9. a. List the difference between a Pyranometer and Pyrheliometer? 10 CO2 L2

With a neat sketch explain the working of Angstrom type
Pyrheliometer.
10. a. Elaborate how the conversion of solar energy into heat is 10 CO2 L6
principled from greenhouse effect.

Course Outcomes:
CO-1 Determine the environmental aspects of non-conventional energy resources in comparison with
various conventional energy systems.
CO-2 Categorize types of solar collectors, their configurations, solar cell system, its characteristics and
their applications.
CO-3 Assess the need of Wind Energy and the various components used in energy generation.
CO-4 Summarize the concept of Biomass energy resources and their classification, types of biogas
Plants- applications
CO-5 Develop the principles of emerging technologies like fuel cells, wave power, tidal power and its
applications.
Programme Outcomes:
PO-1: Engineering Knowledge, PO-2: Analyze, PO-3: Design, PO-4: Conduct, PO-5: Modern Tool Usage,
PO-6: The Engineer and Society, PO-7: Environment and Sustainability, PO-8: Ethics, PO-9: Individual and
Team Work, PO-10: Communication, PO-11: Project management and Finance, PO-12: Lifelong Learning
CO/PO: Mapping

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(H/M/L indicates strength of correlation) H-High, M-Medium, L-Low

Course Programme Outcome (POs)

Outcome PO-1 PO-2 PO-3 PO-4 PO-5 PO-6 PO-7 PO-8 PO-9 PO-10 PO-11 PO-12
(COs)
CO-1 H L L M M H H L L L L H
CO-2 H M H M M H H L L L M H
CO-3 H M M L L M M L L L M H
CO-4 H L L M L M M L L L L H
CO-5 H M L L L M M L L L L M

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OPEN ENDED TEST - II

Semester: VII Session: Jul – Dec 2020
Course Name: Renewable Energy Sources Course Code: 17EEOE711
Date: 27/10/2020 Max Marks: 100
Time: 2:00 PM – 5:00PM Duration: 3 Hours

Note:
i. All Question are Compulsory
ii. All questions carry 10 marks.

Q. Bloom’s
Questions Marks CO’s
No. Level
1. i The life span of a solar water heater will be 01 CO2 L1
a) 6-8 years
b) 5-9 years
c) 10-12 years
d) 10-20 years
ii _______ is a glazing which limits the radiation and convection 01 CO2 L1
heat losses.
a) Absorber plate
b) Selective surface
c) Insulation
d) Transparent cover
iii What are provided to minimize heat loss? 01 CO2 L1
a) Absorber plate
b) Surface plate
c) Insulation
d) Casing
iv The region where the electrons and holes diffused across the 01 CO2 L1
junction is called ________
a) Depletion Junction
b) Depletion region
c) Depletion space
d) Depletion boundary
v __________ is one of the most important materials is also 01 CO2 L1
known as solar grade silicon.
a) Crushed silicon

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b) Crystalline silicon
c) Powdered silicon
d) Silicon
vi What is the main source for the formation of wind? 01 CO3 L1
a) Uneven land
b) Sun
c) Vegetation
d) Seasons
vii What happens when the land near the earth’s equator is heated? 01 CO3 L1
a) All the oceans gets heated up
b) Small wind currents are formed
c) Rise in tides
d) Large atmospheric winds are created
viii When did the development of wind power in India began? 01 CO3 L1
a) 1965
b) 1954
c) 1990
d) 1985
ix Biomass is used in the production of? 01 CO4 L1
a) Fibers
b) Chemicals
c) Transportation fuels
d) Biochemicals
x Production of bio ethanol is through fermentation of ________ 01 CO4 L1
and starch components?
a) Alcohol
b) Sugar
c) Milk
d) Acid
2. a. With a neat diagram explain the construction and working 05 CO2 L1
principle of solar water heater.
b. With a neat diagram explain the construction and working 05 CO2 L1
principle of solar pond electric power plant.
3. a. With the help of neat diagrams describe the principle and 10 CO2 L2
working of central tower receiver system.
4. a. Explain the principle of solar photovoltaic power generation. 10 CO2 L2

5. a. List out the main considerations in selecting a site for wind 05 CO3 L2
generation.
b. Derive the expression for power available in the wind. 05 CO3 L2

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6. a. Explain updraft and downdraft gasifier with a help of diagram 10 CO4 L1

7. a. With a neat diagram, explain KVIC and Janata Biogas plant. 10 CO4 L2

8. a. Sketch the diagram of a HAWT and VAWT. Also, explain the 10 CO3 L3
functions of its main components.
9. a. Briefly discuss the factors affecting the bio-digestion. 10 CO4 L2

10. a. With a neat diagram explain MSW incineration plant. 10 CO4 L1

Course Outcomes:
CO-1 Determine the environmental aspects of non-conventional energy resources in comparison with
various conventional energy systems.
CO-2 Categorize types of solar collectors, their configurations, solar cell system, its characteristics and
their applications.
CO-3 Assess the need of Wind Energy and the various components used in energy generation.
CO-4 Summarize the concept of Biomass energy resources and their classification, types of biogas
Plants- applications
CO-5 Develop the principles of emerging technologies like fuel cells, wave power, tidal power and its
applications.
Programme Outcomes:
PO-1: Engineering Knowledge, PO-2: Analyze, PO-3: Design, PO-4: Conduct, PO-5: Modern Tool Usage,
PO-6: The Engineer and Society, PO-7: Environment and Sustainability, PO-8: Ethics, PO-9: Individual and
Team Work, PO-10: Communication, PO-11: Project management and Finance, PO-12: Lifelong Learning
CO/PO: Mapping
(H/M/L indicates strength of correlation) H-High, M-Medium, L-Low

Course Programme Outcome (POs)

Outcome PO-1 PO-2 PO-3 PO-4 PO-5 PO-6 PO-7 PO-8 PO-9 PO-10 PO-11 PO-12
(COs)
CO-1 H L L M M H H L L L L H
CO-2 H M H M M H H L L L M H
CO-3 H M M L L M M L L L M H
CO-4 H L L M L M M L L L L H
CO-5 H M L L L M M L L L L M

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OPEN ENDED TEST - III

Semester: VII Session: Jul – Dec 2020
Course Name: Renewable Energy Sources Course Code: 17EEOE711
Date: 20/11/2020 Max Marks: 100
Time: 2:00 PM – 5:00PM Duration: 3 Hours

Note:
i. All Question are Compulsory
ii. All questions carry 10 marks.

Q. Bloom’s
Questions Marks CO’s
No. Level
1. i What types of tides occur when there is so much interference 01 CO5 L1
with continents?
a) Diurnal tide
b) Neap tide
c) Spring tide
d) Ebb tide
ii Kinetic energy that results from the oscillation of water is 01 CO5 L1
called ________.
a) Wave energy
b) Tidal energy
c) Ocean thermal energy
d) Hydro energy
iii Waves are caused indirectly by ______ 01 CO5 L1
a) Wind energy
b) Solar energy
c) Geo-thermal energy
d) Wave energy
iv The worlds large scale tidal power plant is __________ 01 CO5 L1
a) Rance tidal power plant
b) Sihwa Lake tidal power plant
c) Uldolmok tidal power plant
d) Jiangxia tidal power plant
v The oceanic tides are due to __________. 01 CO5 L1
a) Heavy Winds
b) Slight earth quakes

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c) Water force
d) Gravitational interaction
vi The by-product of the ocean thermal energy conversion is 01 CO5 L1
____________
a) Hot water
b) Cold water
c) Gases
d) Chemicals
vii Closed cycle systems use the fluid having ___________ 01 CO5 L1
a) High boiling points
b) Low boiling points
c) High viscosity
d) low viscosity
viii Air pollution in an MHD-steam power plant is caused due to 01 CO5 L1
the formation of which of the following compounds?
a) oxides and hydroxides
b) chlorides and hydroxides
c) oxides and carbonates
d) carbonates and bicarbonates
ix In closed cycle MHD-steam power plant, which of the 01 CO5 L1
following gas is seeded in the MHD duct?
a) Helium
b) Xenon
c) Sodium vapor
d) Chlorine
x To reduce the power consumption of electromagnets, which 01 CO5 L1
type of coils have been suggested?
a) Aluminum
b) High temperature resistant
c) Cryogenic & superconducting
d) None of the mentioned
2. a. Explain single basin and double basin tidal power plants. 10 CO5 L2

3. a. Explain in brief the principles of OTEC energy utilization. 10 CO5 L2

4. a. Write the advantages and disadvantages of small hydro power 10 CO5 L2

plants
5. a. What are the main types of OTEC power plants 10 CO5 L2

6. a. Explain in brief about wave energy conversion devices 10 CO5 L2

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7. a. What are MHD generators? Explain its principle and working. 10 CO5 L1

8. a. Explain about various fuel cells and its applications. 10 CO5 L2

9. a. What are the potential applications of fuel cell and also write 10 CO5 L2
the classifications based on type of electrolyte used in fuel
cells.
10. a. With a neat diagram explain open cycle and closed cycle MHD 10 CO5 L1
systems.

Course Outcomes:
CO-1 Determine the environmental aspects of non-conventional energy resources in comparison with
various conventional energy systems.
CO-2 Categorize types of solar collectors, their configurations, solar cell system, its characteristics and
their applications.
CO-3 Assess the need of Wind Energy and the various components used in energy generation.
CO-4 Summarize the concept of Biomass energy resources and their classification, types of biogas
Plants- applications
CO-5 Develop the principles of emerging technologies like fuel cells, wave power, tidal power and its
applications.
Programme Outcomes:
PO-1: Engineering Knowledge, PO-2: Analyze, PO-3: Design, PO-4: Conduct, PO-5: Modern Tool Usage,
PO-6: The Engineer and Society, PO-7: Environment and Sustainability, PO-8: Ethics, PO-9: Individual and
Team Work, PO-10: Communication, PO-11: Project management and Finance, PO-12: Lifelong Learning
CO/PO: Mapping
(H/M/L indicates strength of correlation) H-High, M-Medium, L-Low

Course Programme Outcome (POs)

Outcome PO-1 PO-2 PO-3 PO-4 PO-5 PO-6 PO-7 PO-8 PO-9 PO-10 PO-11 PO-12
(COs)
CO-1 H L L M M H H L L L L H
CO-2 H M H M M H H L L L M H
CO-3 H M M L L M M L L L M H
CO-4 H L L M L M M L L L L H
CO-5 H M L L L M M L L L L M

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