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FYUGP/B.Sc.

/SEC/2nd Sem/UPHYSEC12002/2024

UNIVERSITY OF NORTH BENGAL


B.Sc. Sec 2nd Semester Examination, 2024

UPHYSEC12002-PHYSICS
RENEWABLE ENERGY AND ENERGY HHARVESTING
Time Allotted: 2 Hours Full Marks: 40
The figures in the margin indicate full marks.

GROUP-A
(Compulsory)
1 Choose the correct alternative: 1x5 = 5
(a) Use of nuclear energy is opposed due to:
(i) rapid depletion of nuclear uranium reserves
(ii) high cost
(ii) ecological imbalance caused due to its use
(iv) possibility of accident and radioactive pollution due to nuclear waste
(b) The percentage of incoming radiation reflected back to space by the earth is:
(i) 10% (ii) 20% (ii) 30% (iv) 40%
(c) Main disadvantage of geothermal energy is:
) large area required hlow efficiency
(iü) drilling operation isnoisy (iv) high cost
(d) Major components of biogas are:
(i) ethane and carbon dioxide (ii) methane and carbon monoxide
(iüi) butane. and nitrous oxide (i) methane and carbon dioxide
(e) What does OTEC stand for?
(i) Ocean Thermal Energy Cultivation
(Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion
(ii)Ocean Techno Energy Conservation
(iv) Ocean Thermal Energy Consumption

GROUP-B
Answer any three questions from the following 5x3 =15

Define conventional andnon-conventional energy sources with example. Discuss 2+3


the merits and demerits of non-conventional energy sources.

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3+2
3. (a) What are the ditferent types of water turbine used in a hydroplant?
(b) What are the major disadvantages of hydroplant schemes?
3+2
4. (a) What are the main advantages of geothermal energy?
(b) What are merits and demerits of geothermal energy?
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5. Explain with the help of neat diagram the working of a flat plate collector used in
solar water heating system.

Discuss the various considerations taken into account for site selection of a wind 5
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energy system.

7. Write short notes on: 2}+2}


(i) Tidal energy (ii) Solar cooker

GROUP-C
10×2 = 20
Answer any two questions from the following
8. (a) Sketch the diagram of a Horizontal Axis Wind Turbine and explain the functions S+3+2
of its main components.
(b) Derive an expression of power output from a wind turbine.
(c) What are the environmental impacts of wind energy'?

9. (a) What is a solar cell? Using a diagram give the basic construction and working 1+4
principle of a solar cell.
(b) How does sun tracking system work? Why is it u[ed? 4+1

10.(a) What is the origin of biomass energy? What are its main advantages? (2+3)+2+3
(b) How long will the following devices run on 1 kWh energy?
i) Hair dryer (1.5 kW) (ü) TV (150 W)
(iüi) Electric cooker (4 kW) (iv) Vacuum cleaner (800 W)
(c) Describe the working principle of solar distillation.

11. Write a note on energy conservation, energy strategy, sustainability and its 3+3+2+2
importance in present day scenario.

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