Gujarat Technological UniversityWinter 2023 examination

GTU 3150507 Energy Technology Winter 2023 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 10:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Questions
5 with internal choice
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Q.1

14 Marks
(a)
3 marks
Name two reasons why steam is used as a heat transfer medium.
(b)
4 marks

Give an example of Energy savings by reducing the work done by steam.

(c)
7 marks
Describe Pyrolysis system with neat

Q.2

14 Marks
(a)
3 marks
What is energy efficiency? Discuss with any one example.
(b)
4 marks
Differentiate between proximate and ultimate analysis.
(c)
7 marks

Derive the formula for calculating maximum torque and maximum axial thrust.

(c)
7 marks

Explain photosynthesis process and also write necessary conditions for it.

Q.3

14 Marks
(a)
3 marks
Write down three reasons to control the rotor speed.
(b)
4 marks
Explain different types of electrodes in brief.
(c)
7 marks
Describe any one type of the solar refrigeration system.
(a)
3 marks
Name two functions of a steam trap.
(b)
4 marks
Differentiate between hydrogen- oxygen fuel cell and fossil fuel cell.
(c)
7 marks

Formulate and derive the Betz coefficient. Show each step and write your assumptions clearly.

Q.4

14 Marks
(a)
3 marks
Discuss classification of WECS.
(b)
4 marks
Draw the flow sheet of the community biogas plant.
(c)
7 marks
Discuss advantages and disadvantages of fuel cell.
(a)
3 marks
Explain why low-pressure steam is more efficient?
(b)
4 marks
Discuss classification of solar energy storage in detail.
(c)
7 marks
Describe any one type of the solar water heating system.

Q.5

14 Marks
(a)
3 marks

List out desired properties of an ideal ion exchange membrane electrolyte.

(b)
4 marks

What are the precautions to be taken while steam pressure is reduced for a process?

(c)
7 marks
Explain the correlation between energy and environment in detail.
(a)
3 marks
Write a short note on world energy future.
(b)
4 marks
Define energy audit and write its importance.
(c)
7 marks
Write a short note on conversion efficiency & polarization.

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Official Gujarat Technological University (GTU) examination paper for Energy Technology (Winter 2023, 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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