Assignment 2
Assignment 2
Important Instructions:
ASSIGNMENT -II
COURSE OUTCOMES
C446.1 Compare various Non-conventional Energy resources and their classification
Illustrate utilization of solar energy to generate electric power and fulfill other energy demands
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and applications.
Illustrate geothermal energy, Magneto-hydrodynamics, Fuel Cell, their electrical conversion and
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applications.
Analyze wind energy, its operational and performance characteristics along with its energy conversion
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and applications.
Illustrate the principle of bio mass, Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion, Tidal Wave, their
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characteristics, performances and limitations.
Q.1 State the basic principal of Solar Thermal Energy. Also list the basic components involved in solar-
thermal energy systems. (CO2)
Q.2 With diagram, enumerate the working of Heliostats. (CO2)
Q.3 What is the main function of “Receivers” used in Solar Thermal Power Plants? Explain the same in
brief. (CO2)
Q.4 What is the necessity of a thermal storage system for Solar Thermal Power Plants? Explain “Single
Tank” and “Dual Tank” storage system along with neat diagram in brief. (CO2)
Q.5 List few limitations of Solar Thermal Energy conversion systems. (CO2)