Renewable Energy Technologies (RET) SPPU Insem Question Paper Mar 2024

Questions

1. Q1

   1. a)

      Explain the strategies for meeting the future energy requirements in India.

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   2. b)

      Define: i) Zenith angle ii) Surface azimuth angle iii) Latitude iv) Declination Angle v) Hour Angle

      [5]
   3. c)

      This part has equations that don’t show as text. Open the PDF to read it.

      [4]
   OR

2. Q2

   1. a)

      Write a note on - Status of power generation in India using renewable energy technologies.

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   2. b)

      Determine local apparent time and declination at Nagpure (20° 8’N, 79° 10’E) at 12.30 IST on March 19. Indian standard time is based on 82.5° E. (Take equation of time = 8 min 4 sec).

      [4]
   3. c)

      Write a short note on- Variation of wind speed with height and time. 2

      [5]

3. Q3

   1. a)

      This part has equations that don’t show as text. Open the PDF to read it.

      [5]
   2. b)

      Explain parabolic solar collector with neat diagram.

      [5]
   3. c)

      Explain with neat sketch: Evacuated tube solar collectors.

      [5]
   OR

4. Q4

   1. a)

      Explain effect of various parameters on the performance of flat plate collector.

      [5]
   2. b)

      Write a short note on Solar Still.

      [5]
   3. c)

      Explain with neat sketch, construction and working of central receiver solar power plant system. 

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