Semester : SEMESTER 5
Subject : NON CONVENTIONAL ENERGY SOURCES
Year : 2021
Term : NOVEMBER
Branch : PHYSICS
Scheme : 2020 Full Time
Course Code : PHY 5D 01 (1)
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Discuss the applications of wind energy.
Discuss the problems associated with storage of hydrogen fuel in motor vehicles.
Explain the source of energy in waves. Discuss a method for converting wave energy to mechanical
energy.
(4 > 4 = 16 marks)
Section D (Essays)
Answer any one question.
The question carries 8 marks.
Give an account on the fundamental process used in conversion of solar radiation to heat. Explain
the essential part of a flat plate oscillator using a suitable schematic diagram.
Classify the geothermal fields of earth? Write short notes on the different geothermal sources.
Discuss the different applications of geothermal energy.
Explain the working principle of ocean thermal energy conversion system. Also discuss the open
and closed cycle methods of ocean thermal electric power generation.
(1 x 8 = 8 marks)
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