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APJ ABDUL KALAM TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY
FIFTH SEMESTER B.TECH DEGREE EXAMINATION(S), MAY 2019

Course Code: EE367

Course Name: NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGY SYSTEMS

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PARTA
Answer all questions, each ೧1171055 marks.

What are energy resources? How are they classified?
What is solar constant? What is the expression for solar constant?
Draw and explain a PV based solar pumping system.
What are the advantages and disadvantages of ocean thermal energy conversion
systems?
Define the following terms i) Cut in speed ii) Pitch Control iii) Solidity
Give a comparison between horizontal and vertical axis wind machines.
What is anaerobic digestion? Explain briefly.
What are fuel cells? Mention few applications of fuel cells.

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Answer any two full questions, each carries10 marks.

What are the different instruments used for the measurement of solar radiation?
Explain in detail.
What are the advantages and disadvantages of conventional energy resources?
What is the principle of conversion of solar energy into heat? What are solar
thermal collectors? What are the characteristic features of a collector system?
Calculate the sunset hour angle and day length at location latitude of 35°N, on
Feb 14.
Describe the energy scenario in India. What are the various non-conventional
energy resources relevant to India?
What are concentrating collectors? What is the need for orientation in
concentrating collectors? Explain briefly the various types of concentrating
collectors.

PART C

Answer any two full questions, each carries 10 marks.

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