ECS April 2010 Question paper

JAWAHARLAL NEHRU TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY HYDERABAD

                 M.Tech I Semester Regular Examinations March/April 2010

                           ENERGY CONSERVATION SYSTEMS

                                    Time: 3hours Max.Marks:60

                                       Answer any five questions

                                   All questions carry equal marks

1. a) Explain about the spectral distribution of energy in solar radiation.

b) Write down the applications of super conducting materials in electrical equipment systems.

2. a) Explain the principles of MHD power generation.

  b) How the power is generated from wind?

3. Explain the characteristics of the turbines and generators for tidal power

generation.

4. Explain the application of ocean thermal energy conversion systems with suitable

examples.

5. a) Write about the extraction of geo thermal energy.

 b) Write short notes about the description of fuel cells.

6. a) What are the different types of fuel cells?

 b) Write about the application of fuel cells.

7. Explain in detail about the pollution from coal and also write down about the

preventive measures.

8. Write short notes on:

a) Practical solar cell performance.

b) Global energy position.

c) Pollution free energy systems.