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LAKSHMI AMMAL POLYTECHNIC COLLEGE
SUBJECT NAME: RENEWABLE ENERGY SOURCES AND ENERGY CONSERVATION
DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING Page 1
RENEWABLE ENERGY SOURCES & ENERGY
CONSERVATION
Prepared By
U. ARAVIND, B.E.,
LECTURER / MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
LAKSHMI AMMAL POLYTECHNIC COLLEGE
K.R. NAGAR, KOVILPATTI, TUTICORIN.
DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL
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PART – C
Unit – 1
1. Explain the Classifications of Energy Resources
2. Explain the importance of Renewable Energy Sources
3. Explain the working, Advantages & Disadvantages of Horizontal Axis & Vertical Axis Wind
turbine
4. Explain the Energy Storage & Safety system of the wind energy conversion
5. Explain the Applications of wind energy
Unit – 2
1. Compare the Flat Plate Collector & Concentrating Collector
2. Explain the solar thermal electric power plant
3. Explain with neat sketch about any two Solar radiation measuring instrument
4. With neat sketch, Explain the Box type Solar cooker & Solar distillation
5. Briefly explain the working principle of solar water heater
Unit – 3
1. Explain the construction , working , Advantages , Disadvantages & Applications of Solar PV
system
2. Explain the types of Solar Cell & Solar PV Cells
3. Explain about Ocean Thermal Electric Conversion (OTEC) system briefly.
4. Explain the Components & Operation of Tidal Power Plant
5. Explain Wave Energy Conversion Devices.
Unit – 4
1. Write about Biomass Conversion Technologies
2. Explain the Construction & Working of Floating Drum Biogas plant
3. Explain the Construction & Working of Fixed Dome Biogas plant
4. Explain Updraft & Downdraft Gasifier
5. Explain the Ethanol production from biomass
Unit – 5
1. Explain the Various Energy Audit Instruments
2. Define Energy Audit. & Briefly explain the types of energy audit
3. What is Energy Conservation? & Write the Principles and Importance of Energy
Conservation?
4. Explain the Waste Heat Recovery System & its Applications and Devices
5. Write the ways of improving Boiler Efficiency
6. Write the Energy Conservation Approaches for Compressed Air & Pumps.
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PART A & B
UNIT - I
1. What is energy? (Oct 13)
• Energy is defined as Ability to do work.
2. What is primary energy? (apr15)
• Energy sources which provide a net supply of
energy are called primary energy.
3. What are primary energy sources? (oct16)
• Coal
• Natural Gas
• Oil
• Nuclear Energy are primary energy sources.
4. List out any two conventional energy sources.
(apr16)(apr14)
• Fossil fuel energy
• Hydraulic energy
• Nuclear energy
5. What are the common forms of energy?
(oct15)(apr16)(oct16)
• Mechanical energy
• Electrical energy
• Chemical energy
• Heat energy
• Nuclear energy
6. List out any two non-conventional energy sources.
(oct13) (oct15)(apr14)
• Solar energy, tidal energy, wind energy
7. State any two merits of non-conventional energy
sources. (apr16)
• Less environment impact than fossil fuel.
• It can be used without depleting.
8. State any two de-merits of conventional energy
sources. (oct15)
• Very costly production cost.
• Cause of global warming, Greenhouse Effect,
Acid rain Etc...
9. What is meant by conventional energy? (oct15)
• Energy that has been used from ancient times
is known as conventional energy.
10. List any two salient features of non-conventional
energy sources.
• It can be used without depleting it.
• Renewable energy is environmental friendly.
11. Give examples for fossil fuels. (oct15)
• Coal, natural gas, petroleum.
12. What is relationship energy consumption and
standard of living?
• The more energy people consume, the more
their standard of living improved.
13. What are products obtained from crude
petroleum?
• Petroleum gas, Petrol ,Kerosene, Diesel oil
• Residual oil (Lubrication oil, paraffin wax,
asphalt)
• Fuel oil for boiler & furnace
14. What is energy density of fuel? (apr16)(apr17)
• A measure of the amount of energy stored in a
given volume or mass (weight) of that fuel.
Unit is KJ/KG
15. What is energy density value of petrol & diesel?
• Petrol: 46900 KJ/KG
• Diesel: 45800KJ/KG
16. What are renewable energy sources?
• The source of energy which are being
produced continuously in nature and are
Inexhaustible are called renewable source of
energy (or) non-conventional energy.
17. What is the potential of wind energy and solar
power in India?
According To Ministry of Non-Conventional Energy
Sources,
• Wind: 45000 MW
• Solar: 20MW/Sq.Km these are the potential of
wind energy and solar power in India.
18. What is energy conservation?
(apr15)(oct16)(apr17)(apr14)
• Energy conservation is the reduction of energy
consumption without affecting the quantity or
quality of the production
19. List any two methods of conserving energy.
• Be less dependent on your heating and air
conditioning units.
• Replace old light bulbs with energy saving
fluorescent bulbs.
• Turn off all electronic devices that are not in
use.
20. What is meant by energy chain? (oct16)(apr17)
• The sequence of energy transformations
between primary and secondary energy.
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21. What is wind energy? (oct15)
• Wind energy is type of energy derived from
kinetic energy of air.
22. What is wind data? (oct15)(oct16)(apr17)
• For estimating the wind energy potential of a
site, data collected from Site is known as wins
data.
23. State any two applications of wind energy
(oct13)(apr13)(apr16)
• Grid-connected power generation
➢ Water pumping
➢ Telecommunications
➢ Weather stations
➢ Air-traffic control
24. List out any two advantages of wind energy.
(oct12)(apr15)(apr16)
• Renewable energy
• Reduces fossil fuels consumption
• Less air and water pollution
25. List out any two disadvantages of wind energy.
(apr13)
• Noise disturbances
• Threat to wildlife
• Wind speed can never be predicted
26. What is wind rose?
• Wind rose is a map diagram that summarizes
information about the wind at a particular
location over a specified time period
27. What is the use of wind rose?
• Wind rose used by meteorologists gives the
percentage of the time the wind blows from
each direction during the observation period
28. What is anemometer?
• The instrument used to measure wind speed is
called an anemometer
29. What is the use of anemometer?
• It is used to measure the wind speed.
30. What are essential components of a wind electric
generator?
• Major components of wind electric generator
are Tower, Rotor, Gear box, Generator, Safety
systems
31. What is nacelle?
• It is a cover to product wind turbine
components on the tower.
32. Name the type of wind turbine.
(oct13)(oct15)(oct16)(apr14)
• Horizontal axis wind turbines
• Vertical axis wind turbine
33. What are advantages of horizontal axis wind
turbine?
• The tall tower base allows access to stronger
wind
• High efficiency and increase in power output
34%
34. Name type of vertical axis wind turbine.
• Darrieus wind turbine
• Savonius wind turbine
35. What are advantages of vertical axis wind
turbine?
• No yaw mechanisms is needed
• VAWTs may be built at locations where taller
structures are prohibited
36. What are environmental impacts of wind
turbine?
• Bird deaths
• Climate change
37. What are safety hazards in wind turbine?
• Electric shock
• Throwing ice in polar countries
• Tower collapse
• Affecting radar and radio signals
• Public health issues
• Blade failure
38. What are sources of risk in wind turbine
operation?
• Blade ejection
• Tower collapse
• Hazardous weather conditions
• Oil spills
• Ice shedding
39. Name safety devices used in wind turbine.
(apr15)(apr16)(apr17)
• Vibration sensor
• Electronic thermometers
• Aerodynamic breaking system
• Mechanical braking system
40. What is meant by energy for sustainable
development? (apr13)
• A substantial reduction in resource
consumption and emission of pollutant is
essential for the development of sustainable
human society
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41. What is the function of wind mill? (oct12)
• Wind mill converts kinetic energy of air into
mechanical energy
42. What are the factors that determine power in the
wind? (oct12)
• The wind speed
• The cross section of the windswept by rotor
• The overall conversion efficiency of the rotor,
transmission system, generator or pump
43. What are the disadvantages of vertical axis wind
machine? (oct15)
• power output is low
• It makes more noise
44. What are the forces acting on the wind turbine
blades? (apr14)(apr17)
• Axial force
• Circumferential Force
45. What are the factors to be considered while
selecting site for wind mill? (oct16)
• Ground surface should be stable
• Low cost of land
• Wind speed
• Wind velocity
46. Classification of generating system (oct16)
• Constant speed –constant frequency system
• Variable speed –constant frequency system
• Variable speed – variable frequency system
47. What are the importance of Renewable energy
(Apr14)(apr17)
• It is renewable by nature again and again
• It will not pollute the environment
• Reduction in use of fossil fuels
48. What are the disadvantages of Horizontal Axis
Wind Turbine (HAWT)? (Apr17)
• Complex design
• Complex yaw mechanism
• High cost wind turbine
49. What are the classifications of energy sources?
(Apr14)
Energy Resources
1.Based on Usability
• Primary energy resources
• Secondary energy resources
2. Based on Traditional use
• Conventional energy resources
• Non- Conventional energy resources
3. Based on long term Availability
• Non-renewable resources
• Renewable resources
4. Based on Commercial Applications
• Commercial energy resources
• Non- Commercial energy resources
5. Based on origin
• Solar energy
• Tidal energy
• Nuclear energy
50. What is the classification of wind energy
conversion system (apr14)
1. Based on axis of rotation
a. Horizontal axis machine
b. Vertical axis machine
2. Based on the size
a. Small size machine
b. Medium size machine
c. Large size machine
3. Based on the type of output power
a. DC output machine
b. AC output machine
4. Based on rotational speed
a. Constant speed with variable pitch blade
b. Variable speed with fixed pitch plate
5. Based on the utilization of output
a. Battery storage
b. Thermal potential storage
UNIT – II
1. Define solar energy.
• Energy from the sun is called solar energy.
2. What is diffuse radiation?
• Diffuse radiation is that solar radiation
received from the sun its direction has been
changed by reflection & scattering by the
atmosphere.
3. What is global radiation?
• The sum of the direct beam radiation and
diffuse radiation flux is referred to as total or
global radiation.
4. Mention any two instrument used for
measurements of solar radiation.
(Apr13)(Apr14)(oct15)(Oct16)(Apr17)
• Pyranometer
• Pyrheliometer
• Sunshine Recorder
5. What are the applications of solar energy?
(Oct13)(Apr14)(Apr16)
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• Heating and cooling of residential building.
• Solar water heating.
• Solar Furnace
6. What is the function of solar energy collectors?
(Oct12)(oct15)(oct16)
• A solar collector is a device for collecting solar
radiation and transfers the energy to fluid
passing in contact with it.
7. Classify the type’s solar collectors.
Energy (Apr13) (Apr16)
• Non –concentrating (or) flat plate solar
collector.
• Concentrating (focusing) types solar collector.
8. Compare flat plate collectors and concentrating
type collector.
Flat plate collector Concentrating type
collector
It is less efficient solar
collector
It is the most powerful type
of collector
Maximum temperature of
fluid is
300°C
Fluid temperature up to
around 5000° C can be
achieved
It can be used in water
heating
It can be used in solar
furnaces and solar power
plants
9. What is the uses solar furnace?
• Solar furnace is a structure that captures
sunlight to produce high temperature usably for
industries.
10. What is solar cooker? (Apr17)
• Solar cooker is a device which uses the energy
of direct sun light to heat, cook the food.
11. What are the different types of solar cooker?
• Flat plate box type
• Multi reflector type
• Parabolic disc concentrator type
12. What are the limitations of solar cooker?
• Cooking time is more
• It has to cook accordingly to the sun shine
13. What are the components of solar water heater?
• Solar hot water collector
• Hot water tank
• Pumps & controller
14. What is the importance of solar cooker?
• Solar cooking is simplest, safest, most
convenient way to cook food without fuels.
15. What is solar pond? (Apr15)
• Solar pond is a pool of salt water which acts as
large scale solar thermal energy collector with
integral heat storage for supplying thermal
energy.
16. Name three zones in solar pond.
• Upper convective zone
• Non convective zone
• Lower convective zone
17. List any two advantages of solar pond.
• It has very large heat collection area at low
cost.
• Heat storage is massive, so no batteries or
other storages needed.
18. What is the purpose of solar greenhouse? (oct12)
(Apr14))Apr15)
• A Greenhouse is a structure covered with
transparent materials that utilizes solar energy
to grow plants
• Greenhouse provides crop cultivation under the
controlled environment
19. What is the purpose of solar distillation?
(Apr13)(Apr15)
• The device which produces pure water by
using solar energy is called Solar distillation
• Solar distillation is used for water purification
by means of heat & solar radiation.
20. What is distributed solar collector?
• Individual solar collector modules
interconnected to a single power producing
unit by means of a heat transfer medium. This
is known as distributed solar collector.
21. What is solar radiation? (oct12)
• Due its temperature, sun emits energy in the
form of electromagnetic waves which is called
as radiation energy.
•
UNIT – III
1. What are ocean energy resources? (oct13)(apr14)
Ocean energy resources includes
• Tidal Energy
• Wave Energy
• Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion (OTEC)
Diffuse radiation + Beam
radiation = Global Radiation
or Solar Radiation
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2. Define ocean energy. (oct16)
• The movement of water in the oceans creates a
vast storage of kinetic energy is called ocean
energy.
3. What is ocean thermal energy?
(oct12)(Apr15)(apr16)
• Sun’s heat warms the surface of the water more
than deep ocean water, due to this temperature
difference thermal energy occurs. This is
known as ocean thermal energy.
4. What is the working principle of ocean thermal
energy?
• Ocean thermal energy works in principle of
thermal conductivity, where surface water as
heat source and deep cold water as heat sink
due to this temperature difference ocean
thermal energy occurs.
5. List two advantages of ocean thermal energy.
(oct13)
• It will not pollute environment.
• This energy is produce all around the year in
any climate.
6. What are limitations of ocean thermal energy?
• It has lower capacity, need more technical
improvement for higher energy
• Production capacity.
• Power production depends on size and
geographical area of the power plant.
7. What are types of OTEC systems?
• Closed cycle systems
• Open cycle systems
• Hybrid systems
8. What are working fluids in OTEC? (oct16)
OTEC working fluids are,
• Ammonia
• Fluorinated carbons such as CFCS &HCFCs
• Pentane
9. What is tidal energy? (oct15)(apr16)
• Tidal energy is a form of hydropower that
converts the energy of tides into useful forms
of power mainly electricity.
10. List out any two merits of tidal energy. (oct16)
• It is inexhaustible sources of energy.
• The life of tidal energy power plant is very
long.
• The energy density of tidal energy is higher
than renewable energy.
11. State any two limitations of tidal energy.
(oct15)(apr17)
• The high and low tides must reach16 feet.
• Construction cost is high.
• Limited availability of sites.
12. What is meant by wave machines?
• The device which is used to convert wave
energy into mechanical energy called wave
machines.
13. List out wave energy conversion device.
(oct15)(apr16)
• Oscillating water column
• Tapchan
• Pendulor device (or) dolphin type device.
14. Define photo voltaic effect. (oct16)
• A solar cell is a solid state electrical device that
converts the energy of light directly into
electricity is known as photovoltaic effect.
15. What is the function of solar photo voltaic system?
(oct15)
• Solar water heater circulation pumps.
• Earth quake monitoring systems.
16. List out any two types of solar cells.
(Apr13)(oct15)(oct16)
• Single crystal silicon cell
• Polycrystal silicon cell
• Ribbon silicon cell
• Amorphous silicon cell
17. What are the different applications of solar photo
voltaic system in rural area?
(Apr14)(oct12)(oct13)(Apr15) (apr16)
• Lighting and power supplies for remote
villages.
• Street lighting.
• Mini grids.
18. How are tides produced? Or what is the basic
principle of tidal energy? (oct12)(apr14)(apr17)
• The tide rise and fall of the water is
accomplished by periodic horizontal to and
from motion of water called tidal currents. The
tidal currents flow in horizontal direction and
have kinetic energy. This energy is called tidal
current energy.
19. What is OTEC? (Apr13)(apr17)
• OTEC is the abbreviation of Ocean Thermal
Energy Conversion
20. What is spring tide? (Apr13)
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• The tidal spring is maximum on full moon and
new moon and such tides are called spring
tides.
21. What is the principle of solar PV system? (oct13)
• An electric field is created near the top surface
of the cell where these two terminals are
contact, called the PV junction. When
sunlight’s strikes the surface of the PV cell this
electric field provides momentum and direction
to light stimulated electrons. It results in a flow
of current when the solar cell is connected to
an electric load.
UNIT – IV
1. What are the applications of Bio-Energy?
• Converting biomass into liquid fuels for
transportation.
• Burning biomass directly, or converting it into
a gaseous fuel or oil, to generate electricity.
• Converting biomass into chemicals for making
products that typically are made from
petroleum.
2. What is Bio-Mass? (oct15)
• Biomass is biological material derived from
living, or recently living organisms.
3. Give examples for biomass.
• Wood, waste, aquatic plants and crops,
biodiesel, bio ethanol, Producer gas are
examples for biomass.
4. Define Photosynthesis.
(Apr13)(Apr14)(apr16)(apr17)
• Photosynthesis is a chemical process that
converts carbon dioxide into organic
Compounds by means of sugars, using energy
from sunlight.
• 6H2O + 6O2 C6H12O6 + 6O2
5. What are Bio-Mass resources?
(Apr13)(Apr14)(oct16)(apr17)
• Pulp & paper (industry residues)
• Timber, wood etc..(forest residue)
• Leaves, wheat straw, rice straw ( agricultural
residue)
• Saw dust, trunks, wood pallets (urban wood
waste)
• Wheat grass, switch grass, bamboo (energy
crop waste)
6. What are advantages of biomass?
• It reduces climate change by reducing
greenhouse gas emission.
• Biomass crop consumes carbon dioxide and
produce oxygen.
• Easy availability and produce as renewable
resources.
7. What are energy recovery methods from urban
waste? Or what are the biomass conversion
technologies? (Apr14)(apr15)(apr16)
• Thermal conversion
• Biochemical method
• Thermo-chemical method
• Electrochemical method
8. What is pyrolysis?
• Pyrolysis is a process of chemical
decomposition of organic matter by means of
heat.
9. What is biomass gasification? (Apr15)(apr17)
• It is a thermo chemical process which converts
biomass materials into gaseous components.
10. What is biogas?(apr15)
• Biological breakdown of organic matter in the
absence of oxygen is known as Biogas.
11. Write the composition of biogas.
The compositions of biogas are follows,
• Methane (CH4) :40-70%
• Carbon dioxide (CO2):30-60%
• Hydrogen (H2): 0-1%
• Hydrogen sulfide(H2S):0-3%
12. What are types of biogas plants?
(Oct13)(apr13)(Apr14)(apr17)
• Floating-drum plants
• Fixed-dome plants
13. List out two advantages of floating drum biogas
plant.
• Construction is easy.
• Low cost.
14. List out two advantages of fixed-dome biogas
plants.
• No moving parts involved.
• Low initial cost.
• Long life span.
15. State any two application of Bio-gas plant.
(Apr13)(Apr15)(oct16)
Applications of Bio-gas plant are follows,
• Domestic cooking.
• Drying grains in agriculture.
• IC engines
• Fuel Cells
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16. What is biodiesel? (Oct12)(oct13)(oct15)
• Biodiesel is a renewable fuel produced from
vegetable oils and animal fat.
17. List out the advantages of biodiesel. (oct16)
• It is a clean burning fuel.
• It is safe compared to other fossil fuel.
• It does not emit toxic emissions.
18. What is biodiesel feedstock?
• Biodiesel is made from soya bean oil, Recycled
cooking oil, Animal fats, other vegetable oils
like coconut oil etc…
19. What is thermo chemical process? (Oct12)
• This process converts biomass into a more
valuable or convenient product known as
pyrolysis.
20. What is gasification? (oct12)(oct13)(apr16)
• The word gasification implies converting a
solid or liquid into a gaseous fuel without
leaving any solid carbonaceous residue
21. What are all the liquid forms of biomass fuel?
(oct15)
• Bio diesel
• Bio ethanol
22. What is meant by biomass liquefaction? (oct15)
Biomass liquefaction mainly takes place through two
routes
• Liquefaction through pyrolysis process without
any gasification medium
• Liquefaction through methanol synthesis with
gasification medium
23. State the types of Gasifier
• Downdraft type
• Updraft type
• Cross draft type
UNIT – V
1. Define Energy management
• The judicious and effective use of energy to
maximize profits and enhance competitive
position
2. Define Energy Audit
• The verification, monitoring and analysis of
use of energy including submission of
technical report containing recommendations
for improving energy efficiency with cost
benefit analysis and an action plan to reduce
energy consumption
3. What are the factors to be considered while
performing the bench marking?
• Scale of operation
• Vintage of technology
• Raw materials specifications and quality
• Product specifications and quality
4. What are the parameters of Bench Marking?
5. What are the types of Energy Audit?
6. What is plant energy performance (PEP)?
• PEP is the measure of whether a plant is
now using more or less energy to
manufacture its products than it did in the
past.
PEP =
(𝐑𝐞𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐘𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐞𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐭 – 𝐂𝐮𝐫𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐲𝐞𝐚𝐫’𝐬 𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐲)
(𝐑𝐞𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐘𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐞𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐭
×𝟏𝟎𝟎
7. Define Production factor.
Production factor =
𝐂𝐮𝐫𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐘𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧
𝐑𝐞𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐘𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧
Energy Audit
Bench Marking Parameters
Equipment or Utility related
• kW/ton of
refrigeration (Air
conditioning plant)
• kWh/litre in a
diesel power
generation plant
Gross Production related
• kWh/MT clinker or
cement produced
(cement plant)
• kWh/kg yarn
produced (textile
unit)
Preliminary
Energy Audit
Detailed Energy
Audit
Phase I – Pre
Audit Phase
Phase II –
Audit Phase
Phase III – Post
Audit Phase
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8. What is meant by Fuel Substitution?
• Substituting the existing fossil fuels with more
efficient and less cost and less polluting fuel
such as natural gas , biogas.
• Example: Kerosene & LPG have substituted
soft coke in residential use
9. What are the ways of reducing Energy
Dependency?
• Energy Conservation & Energy Substitution
10. Give examples of energy substitution
• Replacement of electric heaters by steam
heaters
• Replacement of steam based hot water by solar
system
11. What are the characteristics of Good Energy
Audit Instruments?
• Portable & Durable
• Easy to operate
• Inexpensive
12. Write any five names of Energy Audit
Instruments?
• Electrical measuring instrument
• Combustion Analyzer
• Lux meter
• Leak Detectors
• Fyrite
13. What is meant by Energy Conservation?
• Energy conservation is the reduction of energy
consumption without affecting the quantity or
quality of the production
14. What are the aspects of energy conservation?
• Economic Aspects
• Environmental Aspects
• Conservation of non-renewable energy aspects
15. Write the principles of energy conservation?
• Recycling of waste
• Modernization of technology
• Waste heat utilization
• Proper house keeping
• Use proper type of energy & fuel
• Cogeneration
• Proper operation and maintenance
16. Define Cogeneration
• A procedure for generating electric power and
useful heat in a single installation unit is
known as cogeneration
• It is used to increase the efficiency of fuel
utilization
17. What is meant by combine cycle plant?
• In combined cycle plant, electric power is
produced using two heat engines in tandem as
prime movers. The heat discharged from one
heat engine is not wasted into the atmosphere
but serves as the sources for the next heat
engine.
18. Draw the T-S diagram of the combined cycle
power plant.
`
19. List out the energy management techniques?
• Analysis of Input
• Reuse of waste
• Recycling of waste
• Reduce cost
• Reduce carbon
• Reduce risk
20. What is the difference between Recycling of waste
& Reuse of waste?
• Reuse is a
action of using
something again to
fulfill its original
purpose or different
function
• Recycling
is the process of
converting waste
materials into new
materials
22. Define Boiler Efficiency
Boiler efficiency =
( 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐭 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐛𝐲 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐥𝐮𝐢𝐝 )
(𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐭 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐝 𝐛𝐲 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐮𝐞𝐥)
×𝟏𝟎𝟎
23. What are the ways of improving boiler efficiency?
• Monitor feed water quality
• Boiler sizing
• Fuel quality
• Tube cleaning
• Blow down control
24. What are the devices used for waste heat recovery
system (WHRS)?
• Regenerators
• Heat pipe exchanger
Entropy, S
Temp
, T Brayton Cycle
Rankine Cycle
Steam turbine
Gas turbine
LAKSHMI AMMAL POLYTECHNIC COLLEGE
SUBJECT NAME: RENEWABLE ENERGY SOURCES AND ENERGY CONSERVATION
DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING Page 11
• Economizer
• Recuperators
• Heat pumps
25. Write the applications for Waste heat recovery
system?
• Electricity generation
• Green houses
• Eco-Industrial parks
• Mechanical works
26. Give any five approaches in energy conservation
in compressed air?
• Install a control system to coordinate multiple
air compressor
• Avoid over sizing
• Turnoff the backup air compressor until its
needed
• Reduce the air compressor discharge pressure
to the lowest acceptable settings
27. Write down the energy cost formula for the following
1. Steam Cost = { Fuel cost × [ Steam Enthalpy – Boiler feed water Enthalpy] } / (1000 × True boiler
efficiency)
2. Compressed Air Cost = { Compressor shaft horse power × 0.76 × total operating hours × Aggregate
electric rate × % of time running × % of full load HP } / Motor efficiency
3. Electricity cost = No. Of units × Cost / unit
28. Draw the block diagram for combined cycle
power plant.
Fuel
Air
Air
Compressor
Gas Turbine
Combustor
HRSG - II
HRSG-1
Steam
Turbine
G
G
Generator
3 Phase AC
Output
Feed
Water
Feed
Water
Exhaust
Gas
Thermal
Output
Exhaust Steam
Generator
3 Phase
AC Output

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Renewable Energy Sources and Energy Conservation 2 markspdf

  • 1. LAKSHMI AMMAL POLYTECHNIC COLLEGE SUBJECT NAME: RENEWABLE ENERGY SOURCES AND ENERGY CONSERVATION DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING Page 1 RENEWABLE ENERGY SOURCES & ENERGY CONSERVATION Prepared By U. ARAVIND, B.E., LECTURER / MECHANICAL ENGINEERING LAKSHMI AMMAL POLYTECHNIC COLLEGE K.R. NAGAR, KOVILPATTI, TUTICORIN. DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING NAME : YEAR & SEC : ROLL NUMBER :
  • 2. LAKSHMI AMMAL POLYTECHNIC COLLEGE SUBJECT NAME: RENEWABLE ENERGY SOURCES AND ENERGY CONSERVATION DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING Page 2 PART – C Unit – 1 1. Explain the Classifications of Energy Resources 2. Explain the importance of Renewable Energy Sources 3. Explain the working, Advantages & Disadvantages of Horizontal Axis & Vertical Axis Wind turbine 4. Explain the Energy Storage & Safety system of the wind energy conversion 5. Explain the Applications of wind energy Unit – 2 1. Compare the Flat Plate Collector & Concentrating Collector 2. Explain the solar thermal electric power plant 3. Explain with neat sketch about any two Solar radiation measuring instrument 4. With neat sketch, Explain the Box type Solar cooker & Solar distillation 5. Briefly explain the working principle of solar water heater Unit – 3 1. Explain the construction , working , Advantages , Disadvantages & Applications of Solar PV system 2. Explain the types of Solar Cell & Solar PV Cells 3. Explain about Ocean Thermal Electric Conversion (OTEC) system briefly. 4. Explain the Components & Operation of Tidal Power Plant 5. Explain Wave Energy Conversion Devices. Unit – 4 1. Write about Biomass Conversion Technologies 2. Explain the Construction & Working of Floating Drum Biogas plant 3. Explain the Construction & Working of Fixed Dome Biogas plant 4. Explain Updraft & Downdraft Gasifier 5. Explain the Ethanol production from biomass Unit – 5 1. Explain the Various Energy Audit Instruments 2. Define Energy Audit. & Briefly explain the types of energy audit 3. What is Energy Conservation? & Write the Principles and Importance of Energy Conservation? 4. Explain the Waste Heat Recovery System & its Applications and Devices 5. Write the ways of improving Boiler Efficiency 6. Write the Energy Conservation Approaches for Compressed Air & Pumps.
  • 3. LAKSHMI AMMAL POLYTECHNIC COLLEGE SUBJECT NAME: RENEWABLE ENERGY SOURCES AND ENERGY CONSERVATION DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING Page 3 PART A & B UNIT - I 1. What is energy? (Oct 13) • Energy is defined as Ability to do work. 2. What is primary energy? (apr15) • Energy sources which provide a net supply of energy are called primary energy. 3. What are primary energy sources? (oct16) • Coal • Natural Gas • Oil • Nuclear Energy are primary energy sources. 4. List out any two conventional energy sources. (apr16)(apr14) • Fossil fuel energy • Hydraulic energy • Nuclear energy 5. What are the common forms of energy? (oct15)(apr16)(oct16) • Mechanical energy • Electrical energy • Chemical energy • Heat energy • Nuclear energy 6. List out any two non-conventional energy sources. (oct13) (oct15)(apr14) • Solar energy, tidal energy, wind energy 7. State any two merits of non-conventional energy sources. (apr16) • Less environment impact than fossil fuel. • It can be used without depleting. 8. State any two de-merits of conventional energy sources. (oct15) • Very costly production cost. • Cause of global warming, Greenhouse Effect, Acid rain Etc... 9. What is meant by conventional energy? (oct15) • Energy that has been used from ancient times is known as conventional energy. 10. List any two salient features of non-conventional energy sources. • It can be used without depleting it. • Renewable energy is environmental friendly. 11. Give examples for fossil fuels. (oct15) • Coal, natural gas, petroleum. 12. What is relationship energy consumption and standard of living? • The more energy people consume, the more their standard of living improved. 13. What are products obtained from crude petroleum? • Petroleum gas, Petrol ,Kerosene, Diesel oil • Residual oil (Lubrication oil, paraffin wax, asphalt) • Fuel oil for boiler & furnace 14. What is energy density of fuel? (apr16)(apr17) • A measure of the amount of energy stored in a given volume or mass (weight) of that fuel. Unit is KJ/KG 15. What is energy density value of petrol & diesel? • Petrol: 46900 KJ/KG • Diesel: 45800KJ/KG 16. What are renewable energy sources? • The source of energy which are being produced continuously in nature and are Inexhaustible are called renewable source of energy (or) non-conventional energy. 17. What is the potential of wind energy and solar power in India? According To Ministry of Non-Conventional Energy Sources, • Wind: 45000 MW • Solar: 20MW/Sq.Km these are the potential of wind energy and solar power in India. 18. What is energy conservation? (apr15)(oct16)(apr17)(apr14) • Energy conservation is the reduction of energy consumption without affecting the quantity or quality of the production 19. List any two methods of conserving energy. • Be less dependent on your heating and air conditioning units. • Replace old light bulbs with energy saving fluorescent bulbs. • Turn off all electronic devices that are not in use. 20. What is meant by energy chain? (oct16)(apr17) • The sequence of energy transformations between primary and secondary energy.
  • 4. LAKSHMI AMMAL POLYTECHNIC COLLEGE SUBJECT NAME: RENEWABLE ENERGY SOURCES AND ENERGY CONSERVATION DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING Page 4 21. What is wind energy? (oct15) • Wind energy is type of energy derived from kinetic energy of air. 22. What is wind data? (oct15)(oct16)(apr17) • For estimating the wind energy potential of a site, data collected from Site is known as wins data. 23. State any two applications of wind energy (oct13)(apr13)(apr16) • Grid-connected power generation ➢ Water pumping ➢ Telecommunications ➢ Weather stations ➢ Air-traffic control 24. List out any two advantages of wind energy. (oct12)(apr15)(apr16) • Renewable energy • Reduces fossil fuels consumption • Less air and water pollution 25. List out any two disadvantages of wind energy. (apr13) • Noise disturbances • Threat to wildlife • Wind speed can never be predicted 26. What is wind rose? • Wind rose is a map diagram that summarizes information about the wind at a particular location over a specified time period 27. What is the use of wind rose? • Wind rose used by meteorologists gives the percentage of the time the wind blows from each direction during the observation period 28. What is anemometer? • The instrument used to measure wind speed is called an anemometer 29. What is the use of anemometer? • It is used to measure the wind speed. 30. What are essential components of a wind electric generator? • Major components of wind electric generator are Tower, Rotor, Gear box, Generator, Safety systems 31. What is nacelle? • It is a cover to product wind turbine components on the tower. 32. Name the type of wind turbine. (oct13)(oct15)(oct16)(apr14) • Horizontal axis wind turbines • Vertical axis wind turbine 33. What are advantages of horizontal axis wind turbine? • The tall tower base allows access to stronger wind • High efficiency and increase in power output 34% 34. Name type of vertical axis wind turbine. • Darrieus wind turbine • Savonius wind turbine 35. What are advantages of vertical axis wind turbine? • No yaw mechanisms is needed • VAWTs may be built at locations where taller structures are prohibited 36. What are environmental impacts of wind turbine? • Bird deaths • Climate change 37. What are safety hazards in wind turbine? • Electric shock • Throwing ice in polar countries • Tower collapse • Affecting radar and radio signals • Public health issues • Blade failure 38. What are sources of risk in wind turbine operation? • Blade ejection • Tower collapse • Hazardous weather conditions • Oil spills • Ice shedding 39. Name safety devices used in wind turbine. (apr15)(apr16)(apr17) • Vibration sensor • Electronic thermometers • Aerodynamic breaking system • Mechanical braking system 40. What is meant by energy for sustainable development? (apr13) • A substantial reduction in resource consumption and emission of pollutant is essential for the development of sustainable human society
  • 5. LAKSHMI AMMAL POLYTECHNIC COLLEGE SUBJECT NAME: RENEWABLE ENERGY SOURCES AND ENERGY CONSERVATION DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING Page 5 41. What is the function of wind mill? (oct12) • Wind mill converts kinetic energy of air into mechanical energy 42. What are the factors that determine power in the wind? (oct12) • The wind speed • The cross section of the windswept by rotor • The overall conversion efficiency of the rotor, transmission system, generator or pump 43. What are the disadvantages of vertical axis wind machine? (oct15) • power output is low • It makes more noise 44. What are the forces acting on the wind turbine blades? (apr14)(apr17) • Axial force • Circumferential Force 45. What are the factors to be considered while selecting site for wind mill? (oct16) • Ground surface should be stable • Low cost of land • Wind speed • Wind velocity 46. Classification of generating system (oct16) • Constant speed –constant frequency system • Variable speed –constant frequency system • Variable speed – variable frequency system 47. What are the importance of Renewable energy (Apr14)(apr17) • It is renewable by nature again and again • It will not pollute the environment • Reduction in use of fossil fuels 48. What are the disadvantages of Horizontal Axis Wind Turbine (HAWT)? (Apr17) • Complex design • Complex yaw mechanism • High cost wind turbine 49. What are the classifications of energy sources? (Apr14) Energy Resources 1.Based on Usability • Primary energy resources • Secondary energy resources 2. Based on Traditional use • Conventional energy resources • Non- Conventional energy resources 3. Based on long term Availability • Non-renewable resources • Renewable resources 4. Based on Commercial Applications • Commercial energy resources • Non- Commercial energy resources 5. Based on origin • Solar energy • Tidal energy • Nuclear energy 50. What is the classification of wind energy conversion system (apr14) 1. Based on axis of rotation a. Horizontal axis machine b. Vertical axis machine 2. Based on the size a. Small size machine b. Medium size machine c. Large size machine 3. Based on the type of output power a. DC output machine b. AC output machine 4. Based on rotational speed a. Constant speed with variable pitch blade b. Variable speed with fixed pitch plate 5. Based on the utilization of output a. Battery storage b. Thermal potential storage UNIT – II 1. Define solar energy. • Energy from the sun is called solar energy. 2. What is diffuse radiation? • Diffuse radiation is that solar radiation received from the sun its direction has been changed by reflection & scattering by the atmosphere. 3. What is global radiation? • The sum of the direct beam radiation and diffuse radiation flux is referred to as total or global radiation. 4. Mention any two instrument used for measurements of solar radiation. (Apr13)(Apr14)(oct15)(Oct16)(Apr17) • Pyranometer • Pyrheliometer • Sunshine Recorder 5. What are the applications of solar energy? (Oct13)(Apr14)(Apr16)
  • 6. LAKSHMI AMMAL POLYTECHNIC COLLEGE SUBJECT NAME: RENEWABLE ENERGY SOURCES AND ENERGY CONSERVATION DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING Page 6 • Heating and cooling of residential building. • Solar water heating. • Solar Furnace 6. What is the function of solar energy collectors? (Oct12)(oct15)(oct16) • A solar collector is a device for collecting solar radiation and transfers the energy to fluid passing in contact with it. 7. Classify the type’s solar collectors. Energy (Apr13) (Apr16) • Non –concentrating (or) flat plate solar collector. • Concentrating (focusing) types solar collector. 8. Compare flat plate collectors and concentrating type collector. Flat plate collector Concentrating type collector It is less efficient solar collector It is the most powerful type of collector Maximum temperature of fluid is 300°C Fluid temperature up to around 5000° C can be achieved It can be used in water heating It can be used in solar furnaces and solar power plants 9. What is the uses solar furnace? • Solar furnace is a structure that captures sunlight to produce high temperature usably for industries. 10. What is solar cooker? (Apr17) • Solar cooker is a device which uses the energy of direct sun light to heat, cook the food. 11. What are the different types of solar cooker? • Flat plate box type • Multi reflector type • Parabolic disc concentrator type 12. What are the limitations of solar cooker? • Cooking time is more • It has to cook accordingly to the sun shine 13. What are the components of solar water heater? • Solar hot water collector • Hot water tank • Pumps & controller 14. What is the importance of solar cooker? • Solar cooking is simplest, safest, most convenient way to cook food without fuels. 15. What is solar pond? (Apr15) • Solar pond is a pool of salt water which acts as large scale solar thermal energy collector with integral heat storage for supplying thermal energy. 16. Name three zones in solar pond. • Upper convective zone • Non convective zone • Lower convective zone 17. List any two advantages of solar pond. • It has very large heat collection area at low cost. • Heat storage is massive, so no batteries or other storages needed. 18. What is the purpose of solar greenhouse? (oct12) (Apr14))Apr15) • A Greenhouse is a structure covered with transparent materials that utilizes solar energy to grow plants • Greenhouse provides crop cultivation under the controlled environment 19. What is the purpose of solar distillation? (Apr13)(Apr15) • The device which produces pure water by using solar energy is called Solar distillation • Solar distillation is used for water purification by means of heat & solar radiation. 20. What is distributed solar collector? • Individual solar collector modules interconnected to a single power producing unit by means of a heat transfer medium. This is known as distributed solar collector. 21. What is solar radiation? (oct12) • Due its temperature, sun emits energy in the form of electromagnetic waves which is called as radiation energy. • UNIT – III 1. What are ocean energy resources? (oct13)(apr14) Ocean energy resources includes • Tidal Energy • Wave Energy • Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion (OTEC) Diffuse radiation + Beam radiation = Global Radiation or Solar Radiation
  • 7. LAKSHMI AMMAL POLYTECHNIC COLLEGE SUBJECT NAME: RENEWABLE ENERGY SOURCES AND ENERGY CONSERVATION DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING Page 7 2. Define ocean energy. (oct16) • The movement of water in the oceans creates a vast storage of kinetic energy is called ocean energy. 3. What is ocean thermal energy? (oct12)(Apr15)(apr16) • Sun’s heat warms the surface of the water more than deep ocean water, due to this temperature difference thermal energy occurs. This is known as ocean thermal energy. 4. What is the working principle of ocean thermal energy? • Ocean thermal energy works in principle of thermal conductivity, where surface water as heat source and deep cold water as heat sink due to this temperature difference ocean thermal energy occurs. 5. List two advantages of ocean thermal energy. (oct13) • It will not pollute environment. • This energy is produce all around the year in any climate. 6. What are limitations of ocean thermal energy? • It has lower capacity, need more technical improvement for higher energy • Production capacity. • Power production depends on size and geographical area of the power plant. 7. What are types of OTEC systems? • Closed cycle systems • Open cycle systems • Hybrid systems 8. What are working fluids in OTEC? (oct16) OTEC working fluids are, • Ammonia • Fluorinated carbons such as CFCS &HCFCs • Pentane 9. What is tidal energy? (oct15)(apr16) • Tidal energy is a form of hydropower that converts the energy of tides into useful forms of power mainly electricity. 10. List out any two merits of tidal energy. (oct16) • It is inexhaustible sources of energy. • The life of tidal energy power plant is very long. • The energy density of tidal energy is higher than renewable energy. 11. State any two limitations of tidal energy. (oct15)(apr17) • The high and low tides must reach16 feet. • Construction cost is high. • Limited availability of sites. 12. What is meant by wave machines? • The device which is used to convert wave energy into mechanical energy called wave machines. 13. List out wave energy conversion device. (oct15)(apr16) • Oscillating water column • Tapchan • Pendulor device (or) dolphin type device. 14. Define photo voltaic effect. (oct16) • A solar cell is a solid state electrical device that converts the energy of light directly into electricity is known as photovoltaic effect. 15. What is the function of solar photo voltaic system? (oct15) • Solar water heater circulation pumps. • Earth quake monitoring systems. 16. List out any two types of solar cells. (Apr13)(oct15)(oct16) • Single crystal silicon cell • Polycrystal silicon cell • Ribbon silicon cell • Amorphous silicon cell 17. What are the different applications of solar photo voltaic system in rural area? (Apr14)(oct12)(oct13)(Apr15) (apr16) • Lighting and power supplies for remote villages. • Street lighting. • Mini grids. 18. How are tides produced? Or what is the basic principle of tidal energy? (oct12)(apr14)(apr17) • The tide rise and fall of the water is accomplished by periodic horizontal to and from motion of water called tidal currents. The tidal currents flow in horizontal direction and have kinetic energy. This energy is called tidal current energy. 19. What is OTEC? (Apr13)(apr17) • OTEC is the abbreviation of Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion 20. What is spring tide? (Apr13)
  • 8. LAKSHMI AMMAL POLYTECHNIC COLLEGE SUBJECT NAME: RENEWABLE ENERGY SOURCES AND ENERGY CONSERVATION DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING Page 8 • The tidal spring is maximum on full moon and new moon and such tides are called spring tides. 21. What is the principle of solar PV system? (oct13) • An electric field is created near the top surface of the cell where these two terminals are contact, called the PV junction. When sunlight’s strikes the surface of the PV cell this electric field provides momentum and direction to light stimulated electrons. It results in a flow of current when the solar cell is connected to an electric load. UNIT – IV 1. What are the applications of Bio-Energy? • Converting biomass into liquid fuels for transportation. • Burning biomass directly, or converting it into a gaseous fuel or oil, to generate electricity. • Converting biomass into chemicals for making products that typically are made from petroleum. 2. What is Bio-Mass? (oct15) • Biomass is biological material derived from living, or recently living organisms. 3. Give examples for biomass. • Wood, waste, aquatic plants and crops, biodiesel, bio ethanol, Producer gas are examples for biomass. 4. Define Photosynthesis. (Apr13)(Apr14)(apr16)(apr17) • Photosynthesis is a chemical process that converts carbon dioxide into organic Compounds by means of sugars, using energy from sunlight. • 6H2O + 6O2 C6H12O6 + 6O2 5. What are Bio-Mass resources? (Apr13)(Apr14)(oct16)(apr17) • Pulp & paper (industry residues) • Timber, wood etc..(forest residue) • Leaves, wheat straw, rice straw ( agricultural residue) • Saw dust, trunks, wood pallets (urban wood waste) • Wheat grass, switch grass, bamboo (energy crop waste) 6. What are advantages of biomass? • It reduces climate change by reducing greenhouse gas emission. • Biomass crop consumes carbon dioxide and produce oxygen. • Easy availability and produce as renewable resources. 7. What are energy recovery methods from urban waste? Or what are the biomass conversion technologies? (Apr14)(apr15)(apr16) • Thermal conversion • Biochemical method • Thermo-chemical method • Electrochemical method 8. What is pyrolysis? • Pyrolysis is a process of chemical decomposition of organic matter by means of heat. 9. What is biomass gasification? (Apr15)(apr17) • It is a thermo chemical process which converts biomass materials into gaseous components. 10. What is biogas?(apr15) • Biological breakdown of organic matter in the absence of oxygen is known as Biogas. 11. Write the composition of biogas. The compositions of biogas are follows, • Methane (CH4) :40-70% • Carbon dioxide (CO2):30-60% • Hydrogen (H2): 0-1% • Hydrogen sulfide(H2S):0-3% 12. What are types of biogas plants? (Oct13)(apr13)(Apr14)(apr17) • Floating-drum plants • Fixed-dome plants 13. List out two advantages of floating drum biogas plant. • Construction is easy. • Low cost. 14. List out two advantages of fixed-dome biogas plants. • No moving parts involved. • Low initial cost. • Long life span. 15. State any two application of Bio-gas plant. (Apr13)(Apr15)(oct16) Applications of Bio-gas plant are follows, • Domestic cooking. • Drying grains in agriculture. • IC engines • Fuel Cells
  • 9. LAKSHMI AMMAL POLYTECHNIC COLLEGE SUBJECT NAME: RENEWABLE ENERGY SOURCES AND ENERGY CONSERVATION DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING Page 9 16. What is biodiesel? (Oct12)(oct13)(oct15) • Biodiesel is a renewable fuel produced from vegetable oils and animal fat. 17. List out the advantages of biodiesel. (oct16) • It is a clean burning fuel. • It is safe compared to other fossil fuel. • It does not emit toxic emissions. 18. What is biodiesel feedstock? • Biodiesel is made from soya bean oil, Recycled cooking oil, Animal fats, other vegetable oils like coconut oil etc… 19. What is thermo chemical process? (Oct12) • This process converts biomass into a more valuable or convenient product known as pyrolysis. 20. What is gasification? (oct12)(oct13)(apr16) • The word gasification implies converting a solid or liquid into a gaseous fuel without leaving any solid carbonaceous residue 21. What are all the liquid forms of biomass fuel? (oct15) • Bio diesel • Bio ethanol 22. What is meant by biomass liquefaction? (oct15) Biomass liquefaction mainly takes place through two routes • Liquefaction through pyrolysis process without any gasification medium • Liquefaction through methanol synthesis with gasification medium 23. State the types of Gasifier • Downdraft type • Updraft type • Cross draft type UNIT – V 1. Define Energy management • The judicious and effective use of energy to maximize profits and enhance competitive position 2. Define Energy Audit • The verification, monitoring and analysis of use of energy including submission of technical report containing recommendations for improving energy efficiency with cost benefit analysis and an action plan to reduce energy consumption 3. What are the factors to be considered while performing the bench marking? • Scale of operation • Vintage of technology • Raw materials specifications and quality • Product specifications and quality 4. What are the parameters of Bench Marking? 5. What are the types of Energy Audit? 6. What is plant energy performance (PEP)? • PEP is the measure of whether a plant is now using more or less energy to manufacture its products than it did in the past. PEP = (𝐑𝐞𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐘𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐞𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐭 – 𝐂𝐮𝐫𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐲𝐞𝐚𝐫’𝐬 𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐲) (𝐑𝐞𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐘𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐞𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐭 ×𝟏𝟎𝟎 7. Define Production factor. Production factor = 𝐂𝐮𝐫𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐘𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐑𝐞𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐘𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 Energy Audit Bench Marking Parameters Equipment or Utility related • kW/ton of refrigeration (Air conditioning plant) • kWh/litre in a diesel power generation plant Gross Production related • kWh/MT clinker or cement produced (cement plant) • kWh/kg yarn produced (textile unit) Preliminary Energy Audit Detailed Energy Audit Phase I – Pre Audit Phase Phase II – Audit Phase Phase III – Post Audit Phase
  • 10. LAKSHMI AMMAL POLYTECHNIC COLLEGE SUBJECT NAME: RENEWABLE ENERGY SOURCES AND ENERGY CONSERVATION DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING Page 10 8. What is meant by Fuel Substitution? • Substituting the existing fossil fuels with more efficient and less cost and less polluting fuel such as natural gas , biogas. • Example: Kerosene & LPG have substituted soft coke in residential use 9. What are the ways of reducing Energy Dependency? • Energy Conservation & Energy Substitution 10. Give examples of energy substitution • Replacement of electric heaters by steam heaters • Replacement of steam based hot water by solar system 11. What are the characteristics of Good Energy Audit Instruments? • Portable & Durable • Easy to operate • Inexpensive 12. Write any five names of Energy Audit Instruments? • Electrical measuring instrument • Combustion Analyzer • Lux meter • Leak Detectors • Fyrite 13. What is meant by Energy Conservation? • Energy conservation is the reduction of energy consumption without affecting the quantity or quality of the production 14. What are the aspects of energy conservation? • Economic Aspects • Environmental Aspects • Conservation of non-renewable energy aspects 15. Write the principles of energy conservation? • Recycling of waste • Modernization of technology • Waste heat utilization • Proper house keeping • Use proper type of energy & fuel • Cogeneration • Proper operation and maintenance 16. Define Cogeneration • A procedure for generating electric power and useful heat in a single installation unit is known as cogeneration • It is used to increase the efficiency of fuel utilization 17. What is meant by combine cycle plant? • In combined cycle plant, electric power is produced using two heat engines in tandem as prime movers. The heat discharged from one heat engine is not wasted into the atmosphere but serves as the sources for the next heat engine. 18. Draw the T-S diagram of the combined cycle power plant. ` 19. List out the energy management techniques? • Analysis of Input • Reuse of waste • Recycling of waste • Reduce cost • Reduce carbon • Reduce risk 20. What is the difference between Recycling of waste & Reuse of waste? • Reuse is a action of using something again to fulfill its original purpose or different function • Recycling is the process of converting waste materials into new materials 22. Define Boiler Efficiency Boiler efficiency = ( 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐭 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐛𝐲 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐥𝐮𝐢𝐝 ) (𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐭 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐝 𝐛𝐲 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐮𝐞𝐥) ×𝟏𝟎𝟎 23. What are the ways of improving boiler efficiency? • Monitor feed water quality • Boiler sizing • Fuel quality • Tube cleaning • Blow down control 24. What are the devices used for waste heat recovery system (WHRS)? • Regenerators • Heat pipe exchanger Entropy, S Temp , T Brayton Cycle Rankine Cycle Steam turbine Gas turbine
  • 11. LAKSHMI AMMAL POLYTECHNIC COLLEGE SUBJECT NAME: RENEWABLE ENERGY SOURCES AND ENERGY CONSERVATION DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING Page 11 • Economizer • Recuperators • Heat pumps 25. Write the applications for Waste heat recovery system? • Electricity generation • Green houses • Eco-Industrial parks • Mechanical works 26. Give any five approaches in energy conservation in compressed air? • Install a control system to coordinate multiple air compressor • Avoid over sizing • Turnoff the backup air compressor until its needed • Reduce the air compressor discharge pressure to the lowest acceptable settings 27. Write down the energy cost formula for the following 1. Steam Cost = { Fuel cost × [ Steam Enthalpy – Boiler feed water Enthalpy] } / (1000 × True boiler efficiency) 2. Compressed Air Cost = { Compressor shaft horse power × 0.76 × total operating hours × Aggregate electric rate × % of time running × % of full load HP } / Motor efficiency 3. Electricity cost = No. Of units × Cost / unit 28. Draw the block diagram for combined cycle power plant. Fuel Air Air Compressor Gas Turbine Combustor HRSG - II HRSG-1 Steam Turbine G G Generator 3 Phase AC Output Feed Water Feed Water Exhaust Gas Thermal Output Exhaust Steam Generator 3 Phase AC Output