SUBJECT : ENERGY SYSTEM. SEM: 4TH EC QUESTIONS ASKED IN GTU. CHAPTER-1 GENERATING STATION.

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Draw the neat sketch of a nuclear reactor and the explain function of each component. Write short note on selection of site for Hydro electric power station. Explain various types of pulverized coal burners used. Explain schematic arrangement of Diesel power plant. Write short note on site selection of nuclear power plant.

6. Compare steam, hydro, gas and diesel power plants on basis of site, initial cost,fuel cost, maintenance, water requirement, reliability, etc. 7. Describe: In plant handling of coal. 8. Give advantages of closed cycle gas turbine power plant over open cycle gas turbine plant. 9. Explain the function and location of following equipments with respect to thermalpower

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plant(I) Super heater (II) Electrostatic Precipitator (III) Economizer (IV) Condenser (V) I.D. Fan (VI) F.D. Fan (VII) Exciter. Write note on Pumped Storage Hydro Electric power plant. Discuss the working of a Gas turbine power plant with the help of schematic diagram. Draw the typical lay out of thermal power plant and describe the function of a coal handling plant. Discuss the applications of Diesel Power Plant. Explain Schematic arrangement of Steam Power station with neat sketch.Give merits of the steam power station. Draw neat sketch and explain schematic arrangement of Diesel Power station. Give its advantages. Explain Nuclear Power Station with neat sketch. Discuss: site selection for steam power station. List merits and demerits of Nuclear Power station.

CHAPTER 2 : WIND ENERGY SYSTEM. 1. Wind at 1 bar and 20 C has a velocity of 12 m/s.Calculate:(1) Total power density in
wind stream.(2) Maximum power density(3) A reasonable obtainable power density(4) Total power produced if rotor diameter is 60 m andit runs at 50 rpm.(5) The torque and the axial thrust produced at maximum efficiency.

2. Explain wind to electrical energy conversion system. 3. Discuss the grid connected wind energy conversion system with the help of schematic
diagram. 4. Atmospheric air having the wind velocity of 22 m/s has the density of 1.22kg/m3 at high altitude where the wind mill is installed. The rotor diameter is 18 m and runs at 75 rpm. The actual efficiency of mill is 37%. Find theactual power produced and the maximum torque and axial thrust on turbine shaft.

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Explain effects of wind speed on grid conditions with grid connected wind power systems.

Discuss the methods of Site selections for locating the Wind Mills Explain Wind Power Generation with schematic diagram. Which methods are used to control the fluctuation of power in wind turbine projects ? List applications and limitations of wind energy system.

CHAPTER 3: SOLAR ENERGY & ITS APPLICATION 1. Explain Solar Photovoltaic System briefly. 2. Calculate the day hours on May 02 and December 1 on surface sloping Southwards at
an angle of 40 at a place of 19 07 North latitude and 72.51 East longitudes. 3. Explain solar refrigeration and solar air conditioning with necessary figure.

4. Define following with diagram for solar earth system

1. Solar azimuth angle 2. Zenith angle 3. Declination angle 4. Hour angle 5. Angle of incidence.
5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. Distinguish between Beam and Diffuse radiation. What do you mean by Global radiation? Explain : Solar drying system.

What is Solar Collector? State various types of solar collector. Explain any one of them. What is Solar Pond? Discuss the working of solar pond with neat sketch. If the angle of declination on a particular day is +18.25o, which is the date assuming leap year? List out the applications of Solar Energy. Explain any one with neat sketch. Explain flat plate collector with diagram. Explain scattering of Solar radiation by the atmosphere. List merits and limitations of solar energy conversation and utilization. Prepare a note on solar swimming system.

CHAPTER 4: OTHER TECHNOLOGY. 1. List types of fuel cells. Explain any one in details. 2. Write importance of Bio fuel technology. Explain biomass conversion process. 3. Explain principle of Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion. Discuss resources for power 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9.
plant based on Ocean energy in India. Enumerate applications of hydrogen energy. Explain Energy conversion process for Ocean Thermal Energy. Write a note on (I) Bio mass Energy Conversion (II) Fuel Cell
Explain various factors to be consider while designing biogas gasifire. With diagram explain working of open cycle OTEC systems. What is principle of operation of fuel cell? Classify fuel cells.

10. A hydrogen oxygen fuel cell operates at 25 C. Calculate the voltage output of the cell, the efficiency and the electrical work output per mole of H2 consumed and per mole of H2O produced. Also compute the heat transfer to the surroundings. Given: _H 298 K = - 285838 kJ/kg mole _G 298 K = - 237191 kJ/kg mole. 11. Explain Bio fuel technology. Explain biomass conversion process.