Gujarat Technological UniversitySummer 2024 examination

GTU 3150507 Energy Technology Summer 2024 Question Paper & PDF

B.E. · Chemical Engineering · Semester 5 · Subject code 3150507
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Total
70 marks
To pass
23 marks (33%)
Duration
2.5 Hours 2:30 PM – 5:00 PM
Questions
5 with internal choice
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Q.1

14 Marks
(a)
3 marks
Describe the importance of energy conservation.
(b)
4 marks
Elaborate on the terms energy management & energy audit.
(c)
7 marks

Explain in detail the construction of solar cells, solar modules and solar arrays.

Q.2

14 Marks
(a)
3 marks
List different types of steam used in processes.
(b)
4 marks
Differentiate Gross calorific value and Net calorific value.
(c)
7 marks

Classify commercial waste heat recovery devices (WHRD) and Explain any one commercial waste heat recovery device.

(c)
7 marks
Explain the selection criteria of refractories along with their applications.

Q.3

14 Marks
(a)
3 marks
Define :
i)Solar constant
ii)Beam radiation
iii)Diffuse radiation
(b)
4 marks
Explain in brief about Solar distillation
(c)
7 marks
Describe the principle of operation and working of solar ponds.
(a)
3 marks
List various domestic and industrial applications of solar energy.
(b)
4 marks
Explain in brief about Solar pumping.
(c)
7 marks
Classify different types of solar collectors and explain any one in detail.

Q.4

14 Marks
(a)
3 marks
State the principle and working of the fuel cell.
(b)
4 marks
Explain pyrolysis of biomass
(c)
7 marks
Describe Molten Carbonate Fuel Cell (MCFC) with neat diagram.
(a)
3 marks
List applications of fuel cell.
(b)
4 marks
List properties of biogas and explain the utilization of biogas.
(c)
7 marks
Describe Ion exchange membrane cell with neat diagram.

Q.5

14 Marks
(a)
3 marks
Compare Horizontal axis wind turbine and vertical axis wind turbine.
(b)
4 marks
Discuss thermal gasification of biomass.
(c)
7 marks

Describe with a neat sketch the working of a wind energy system with main components.

(a)
3 marks
Classify various types of rotor used in the wind turbine.
(b)
4 marks
Classify biogas plants based on process and design.
(c)
7 marks
Describe how the design of the turbine effect power generation from wind.

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Official Gujarat Technological University (GTU) examination paper for Energy Technology (Summer 2024, B.E. · Chemical Engineering, Sem 5). Features complete 70-mark regular & remedial examination pattern, official marking distribution across all 5 questions, and direct 1-click official PDF download.

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