Department of Materials Science and Engineering

National Institute of Technology, Hamirpur

End Semester Examination (2020-21)
Materials for Renewable Energy (MS-371)
B. Tech. 5th Semester (Open Elective)

:2 Max Marks: 50
Note: Attempt all question. If required, explain answer with the suitable neat sketches.

Q. 1 Explain the following 8

(a) Biomass (b) Energy Audit (c) Artificial Photosynthesis, and (d) Shielding

Q. 2 Differentiate between 16
(a) Nuclear fission and nuclear fusion
(b) Coal and Biomass
(c) Low temperature fuel cells and high temperature fuel cell
(d) Ionizing and Non-ionizing radiations

Q. 3 (a) Describe the requirement for materials usage for penstock in hydro power plants. List
few materials with their drawbacks associated. 6
(b) What do you mean by super alloys? Give some classification and their applications. 6

Q. 4 List various types of fuel cells based on the electrolyte used and draw schematic diagram of solid
oxide fuel cell. 7

Q. 5 Draw a schematic representation of p-n junction photovoltaic cell and mark the regions clearly.

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