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This document outlines the examination details for the Renewable Energy Engineering subject at Gujarat Technological University for the Summer 2024 semester. It includes instructions for the exam, a breakdown of questions covering various topics in renewable energy, and marks allocation for each question. The exam is scheduled for May 22, 2024, from 10:30 AM to 1:00 PM.

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Gujarat Technological University

This document outlines the examination details for the Renewable Energy Engineering subject at Gujarat Technological University for the Summer 2024 semester. It includes instructions for the exam, a breakdown of questions covering various topics in renewable energy, and marks allocation for each question. The exam is scheduled for May 22, 2024, from 10:30 AM to 1:00 PM.

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Enrolment No.

/Seat No_____________

GUJARAT TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY


BE - SEMESTER–VI (NEW) EXAMINATION – SUMMER 2024
Subject Code:3161914 Date:22-05-2024
Subject Name:Renewable Energy Engineering
Time:10:30 AM TO 01:00 PM Total Marks:70
Instructions:
1. Attempt all questions.
2. Make suitable assumptions wherever necessary.
3. Figures to the right indicate full marks.
4. Simple and non-programmable scientific calculators are allowed.
Q.1 (a) Give advantages and limitations of renewable energy. 03
(b) Discuss in brief applications of solar cells. 04
(c) Explain construction and working of Pyrheliometer with a neat sketch. 07

Q.2 (a) Explain terrestrial radiation. 03


(b) Explain working of Fresnel lens collector. 04
(c) Discuss effect of various parameters on performance of flat plate collector. 07
OR
(c) Give advantages and disadvantages of concentrating collectors over flat-plate 07
type collectors.
Q.3 (a) State the expression for hour angle and day length. 03
(b) Explain working of sunshine recorder. 04
(c) Write short note on: (i) Savonious rotor, (ii) Darrius rotor. 07
OR
Q.3 (a) What is pitch control of wind turbine? 03
(b) Discuss site selection criteria for wind energy conversion system. 04
(c) Write a note on simple basin type solar still. 07

Q.4 (a) Give detailed classification of wind mills. 03


(b) Explain working of Dolphin type wave energy converter. 04
(c) Discuss various factors affecting biogas generation. 07
OR
Q.4 (a) Which are the main components of tidal power plants? 03
(b) Explain in brief Flexible bag type biogas plant. 04
(c) What is clean development mechanism? How it is useful for developing 07
nations?
Q.5 (a) What is the need for economic analysis of renewable energy system? 03
(b) Compare vapor dominated and liquid dominated geothermal plants. 04
(c) Discuss materials for MHD generators. 07
OR
Q.5 (a) Define: 1.) Annual savings 2.) Cumulative savings 3.) Payback period 03
(b) How present worth can be calculated? 04
(c) State the principle of Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion (OTEC). Explain 07
working of open cycle OTEC system.
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