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Sixth Semester B.E. Degree Examination, July/August 2022

Renewable Energy Sources
I irnc: ] hrs. M:rx. Marks: 100
Note: Answer any FIVE full questions, cltoosing ONE full question fron, esclt nr oc{ule.
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I a. Explain the working principle olPyrheliometer. (10 Marks)
b, Briefly explain thc working of solar water heater along with appropriate skctch (10 N{arks)

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a. Classily and explain soiar collectors. (10 N'Iarks)
b. Enlighten about solar PV pumps. (10 Marks)
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3 a fixplain working principle of horizontal Axis Wind Turbine (10 Marks)
lr What are the factors alfucting the distribution of wind energy on the sur{hce of r:arth.
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Cr a. l{ow does wind speed vary with time and height? (10 Marks)
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b. With block diagran-r, explain wind energy conversion system. (10 Marks)
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(O a. Erplain the working principle o1'vapour dominated power plant (10 Marks)
b. How can geothernral energy be used for direct heat use. (10 Marks)
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6a. Mention the advantages and disadvantages of geotltermal energy. (10 Marks)
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b. Explain the process of heat extraction lrom hot dry rock resources (10 Marl<s)
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-- a Explain the power generation liom tidal energy. (10 N{arks)
b Explain tlre r,vorking principlc of closed OTEC system. (10 Marks)

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a. Show that wave energy does not depend on the amplitude ol-wave (10 NIarks)
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-: b. Mention the advantages and clisadvantages of wave energy. (10 Marks)

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a. IJxplain the process of elcctrolysis for generation of hydrogen (10 N{arks)
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b. Mention the various methods o1'storage of hydrogen. (10 Marks)
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c- 10 a. Sketch the layout of nricro hyclro power station and explain Desilting tank. (10 Marks)
a b. Dilferentiate the advantages and disadvantages o1'small scale hydro electric systeln.
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