Code: 15A02706 R15

B.Tech IV Year I Semester (R15) Supplementary Examinations June/July 2019

ENERGY AUDITING & DEMAND SIDE MANAGEMENT
(Electrical & Electronics Engineering)
Time: 3 hours Max. Marks: 70
PART – A
(Compulsory Question)
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1 Answer the following: (10 X 02 = 20 Marks)
(a) Define energy index and its application in energy auditing.
(b) Explain about Pie chart with neat sketch.
(c) Explain the performance characteristics of energy efficient motors.
(d) Write short notes on voltage unbalance.
(e) Write short notes on thermocouples.
(f) Define Tong Tester and its applications.
(g) Explain any one technique of DSM.
(h) Write short notes on strategic conservation.
(i) Explain Ratepayer impact measure test.
(j) Explain the program administrator cost test.

PART – B
(Answer all five units, 5 X 10 = 50 Marks)
UNIT – I
2 (a) Explain in details about energy situation in the world and in India.
(b) Write in brief about measurements in energy audits.
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3 Explain in details how to conserve electrical energy and explain some of the means to conserve
energy.
UNIT – II
4 (a) Write short notes on power factor improvement for efficient motors.
(b) Explain in details about importance of energy efficient motors.
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5 Explain in briefly about the effect of harmonics on power factor with suitable examples.
UNIT – III
6 Write in brief about the following energy instruments:
(i) Energy instruments. (ii) Watt meter. (iii) Applications of PLC’s.
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7 (a) Discuss in detail about lighting energy audit.
(b) Write in brief notes on: (i) LUX meters. (ii) Data loggers.
UNIT – IV
8 Explain about the different techniques of DSM with necessary examples.
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9 (a) Write in brief about Time of day models for planning of DSM.
(b) Explain in details about energy conservation awareness programs.
UNIT – V
10 Explain in details about:
(a) Cost effectiveness test for demand side management.
(b) Net present calculations of DSM.
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11 Explain in details about the time value of money concept and payback analysis.
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