Code: MEl0613

B.Tech (sixth semester) Examination April-May 2010

Subject: Energy Conversion Systems
Branch : Mechanical Engineering
Time: Three Hours
Maximum Mark: 80
Minimum Pass Mark: 28
Note:
q) Aftempt all parts of a question in continuity.
(ii) All guestions are compulsory arr,C carry equal marks.
(iit) Assume suitable data, if necessary.

Q,I. Solve flny one out of a oncl b,

., a. An aircraft from Raipur to Mumbai flies at 1000 kmph. Its turbo jet engine takes in 42
kg/s of air and expands the gases to the ambient pressure. The air-fuel ratio
is 50 and the
lower calorific value of the fuel is 43 MJ/kg. For maximum thrust power
determine:
l. Jet Velocity

2. Thrust

3. Specific Thrust
' 4. Thrust Power
5. Propulsive, Thermal and overall efficiencies

6. TSF'C

t6
OR
, , ,, -.,- b:-Q$le 9-\nrgssiorLfn" air standaELefficiency (rliJ nf the irt..l cvcle nfj.t engine in terms
, of pressure ratio of compressor. Start derivation by explaining various figures
like
i schematic of gas turbine power plant for aircraft propulsion,
lay out of principal
components, simple open ideal cycle and actual cycle on T-s
diagrarns.

l6
Q.2. Solve sny one out of a ancl b
a' A rocket that is supposed to move with the thrust of 7 kN has Nozzle exit diameter and
exit pressure l0 cm and l'02 bar respectively. The ambient pressure is 1.013
bar,
propellant flow rate is 0.5 kg/s and thrust chamber pressure
is 20 bar. Determine the
effective jet velocity (c), actualjet velocity (cl, specific impulse (I), and the specific
propellant consumptio n (SpC).

t6
OR
Describe mathematically development of thrust in a rocket
and derive its expression.
-o,'t
Define specific irnpulse (Is) and specific propellant consumption (SpC)
and also explain
its significance using mathematical expressions.

16
 ?t<

CSVTU Code: ME10613

Q.3, Solve any one out of a ancl b

?. What angles are made by direct solar rays with a flat te tilted towards the south at the
latitude angle at (i) solar noon (ii) 9:00 AM solar
rraYT , time (iii) 14:00 hrs solar time on
:,,qT -1
December 22nd.
4> )<,f '
16
OR
(i) What is stagnation temperature in case of solar energy absorber surface? Estimate its
maximum value for a black opaque surface assuming suitable data. How selective
coating can improve its value, show mathematically.

10
+
b' (ii) Show mathematically that even in all favorable incident conditions of solar radiation,
4% loss by reflection is inevitable by a normal glass cover of refractive index
1.5. What
remedial measures can be suggested?

06
Q,4. Solve ony ane aut of a ancl b.
a. What is biogas and its composition, discuss in brief about fixed dome biogas plant
with
its working principle' Calculate (i) the volume of gobar gas (biogas) digesterand
(ii) the
power available from the digester for a family of near by village.
The family has 5 cows,
the rele.n{ion time is 2C dai's. ihe temperature is 30 oC.
tire dry matler ccnsumed by each
cow per day is Zkg, biogas yield is 0.24 m3 per kg of dry matter, the efficiency of burner
is 60Yo' methane proportion is 0.8, heat of combustion of methane is 28 MJim3.

16
OR
b. What is gasification and what is the composition of fuel we obtain by gasification?
Describe the following types of gasifiers with neat sketch of each: (i) Counter
current
fixed bed (ii) co-curuent fixed bed (iii) Fluidized Bed (iii) cross draught.

t6
Q.5. About Geothermal energy describe the followings:
(i). What is geothermal source of energy and its applications.
(ii). what are the classifications of geothermal sources of energy.

' (iii)' What are advantages and disadvantages of geothermal energy over other energy
lorrns.

t6
END
 cswu
Code: MEl0613
B.Tech (sixth semester) Examination Nov-Dec
2010
Subject: Energy Conversion Systems
Branch: Mechanical Engineering
Time: Three rrours Maximum Mark: g0
Minimum pass Mark 2g
Note:
!:l A.ttempt
(it) 'AIl all parts of a question in conrinuiry.
questions are compulsory and iarry eluat martcs.
(iit) Assume suitable data, if necl.rury.
Q.1. Derive.any two of thefollowingfor air craft engines.
a' combustion chamberbfficiency"= ratio of th! theo"retical to actual fuel-air
ratio.
b. Flight to jet speed ratio
trAe g
v J-
ri,re- {1
c. Thrust in a turbojet engine e
tr = *\* {c:-%} :
?
#1*- { tu *1}=i u i F* - P*'irt*
d. TSFC= (Fuel-air ratio)/(Specific thrust): ."
state the assumptions used in the dorivations of the
above expressions.
\
a,e
-1U

Q'2' E:glain briefly.the meaning of thefolrowing terms anyfour.

a. Bocster rocket stage.
b. Retro-rockets.
c. Sustainer stage.

d. Earth satellite.
e. Stationary satellite
f. Coastlng
g. Burnout
h. ICBM
i. IRBM
t
16
Q.3. Solve any one out of a and b
a. At what time does solar noon occur at Delhi on February 15? What
is the solar time
corresponding to 10:30 AM standard time on 5th June
at Delhi? For Delhi (28.38N,
77.128), E=-14.5 minute, Standard longitude=g I.738.

t6
 CSVTU
Code: MEl0613S

OR
b' calculate the sunset and sunrise hour angles for
the longest and shortest days of the year
in (i) Sanfrancisco [37.83 N, 122.38E] . (ii) paris
[48.8 N 2.33 El. How long these days
in hours?.

Q.a. S2!u9 any one out of a and b.

t6
a' what is the principle of biogas generation by anaerobic digestion process?
Describe a
Gobar gas plant.

16
OR
b. Explain the following in relation to biomass
(i). Combustion
(ii) Thermo chemical Conversion.
(iii) Bio chemical conversion

16
Q.5. ,\boutGeothermal energy describe the follcrwings any two:
(i). Binary cycle geothermal power plant.
(ii). Petrothermal system.
(iii)'compare the performances of various
types of liquid -dominated geothen,ral power
plants.

t6
END
 Z?eelG ?-*a'e?-w
esvru eode: ME095I3
-"TT,-#-u:ffhi::&'ff*"3*?ff8;ff-L
Apr' : lviav 200e
Braneh; Meehanieal Engineering
Time: Thnee l{ouns Max &Xantess 80
Mrn Pass Marks:2E

Note: 1. Solve any Five Questions" All Questioqs earry equalmarks

2" Answers must be speeifie. use appropriate words for desenption.
__ _i._Eq3ipygur_aPgryefg_wi4 sgitable diagrams and neat sketehes.
usolar
1. (a) Defrne the tem eonstant' and 'solar insolation' and exptain the parameters that
r-
-4"Xs. affeets solar insolation.

(b) Deseribe foeusing and non-focusing Wpes of solar colleetors and highlight its applieatron
areas"

Q"No. 2" (a) Illusbate the working of Horizontd. Axis Wind Turbine with the help of suitable sketeh
an{nighligbt its ments and demerits"

(b) Indieate the origination of global wfrd with the help of neat sketeh and explain the forees
responsible for direetion of global wind.,
.,-,
*4*.?;s'*Hffi
:*:#ffi J,";T,1nTn:ffii::,1?'J::,ffi il#i#,€iffitil.ilS:Hjtr"
(b) Describe the working sf Gas press-urization system of rocketbnginesLnd highlighr its
. trestls end limitations
i
Xo"f.Ji)"pinlain the"work*g ptuiple of Geothermal Energy with the herp of fic,w uiagfam
Lg and
I f highlight its ments and dements.
r
(b) Disting-uish clearly between'Tidal energy eonversion systemu and'wave energy
oonversion system ' and emphasize their merits and demerits.

Q.)'{o.S. (a) Explain the tenn 'Thermal Jeto and 'Rocket Jet' and desenbe the merits and
.\-./ dements of thermal jet based engine and roeket jet based engine.

(b) Explain the working of liquid bipropellant roeket with trelp of neat sketch and highlight
its merits over solid propellant rocket.

-between
Q No" 5" Distinguish elearly the foliowing(any rwa)z

L Fixed dome biogas digester andrfloatrng dzum biogas digester"

il. ta-Mont boiler and Benson boilcr.
JII" Solar insolation and Solar eonstant.
nf. Global wind and tocal wind
V. OTEC system and MI{D system.
 CSVTU Code: ME08613
B.Tech (Sixth S emester) Examination N ov. Der 2008
Subject: Energy Conversion SYstem
Branch: Mechanical Engineering
Time: Three Hours Max Marks: 80
Min Pass Marks: 28

Note: 1. Solve any Five Questions. All Questions carry eqtml marla
2. Answers must be specific. Use appropriate words for description.
J. uio vour answers with suitable di s and neat sketches.

Q.No. 1. (a) Describe solar energystorage methods under following heads(any two):
'I' Solar-Thermal Storage.
II. Solar- Electrical Storage.
m. Solar-Mechanical Storage'
(b) Distinguish clearly betweenthe following (anytwo):
i. OTEC and Geothermal EnergY.
II.. Solar constant and Solar Insolation.
III. La Mount and Benson Boiler.
(-
Q.No. )r.1afOescribe flre working of Pulse-Jet engine with the help of neat sketch and highlight its
VaPPlications.
. -..,
n"plain the workingof Pump pressurization system and higtrlight its merits and
._r6f
cotnplextttes.

a.Nq.3.-g) Expiain the working Rog\e! Jet Engine anci cornment on its applications.

,_Wg{"nguish clearly between'Thermal Jet' and 'Rocket Jet'based propulsion system.

Q.No. 4. (a) Explain the term 'Wind Energ,v' and describe the origin of giobal and iocal wind.

(b) Expiain the term Geo-thermai energy and highiight its advantages and disadvantages over
other forms of renewable energy.

Q No. 5. (a) Draw a neat sketch of floating dmm type bio gas digester and explain its working.

(b) Explain the necessity of biogas digester and highlight application of its product and
by-product.
r*

) Q No. 6. Distinguish clearly befweenthe followings (any two):

r
I. Focusing and Non-Focusing Solar collectors.
{:I- Solid propellant and Hybrid rockets.
/i|.
((6\ \ iII" Gasifiers and bio gas digesters.
*A , lurbo Jet and Ram Jet engines.
V. MHD power systems and Wave energy conversion.
 CSVTU Code: M808613
B.Tech (Sixth Semester) Examination ftir. ZOOS
Subject: Enerry Conversion System
Branch: Mechanical Engineering
Time: Three lfours Max Marls: 80
Min Pass Marks: 28

Note: I . Solve any Five Questions. A1l Questions carry equal marks
2. Answers must be specific. Use appropriate words for description.
3. Equip yow answers with suitable diagrams and neat sketches.

Q.No. 1. (a) The incident beam of sunlight has a power density of 7000 Watts/# in the direction
of beam. The angle of incident is 60'. Calculate power collected by the surface having total
area of 100 m2.

(b) Describe the global availability of solar energy and highlight the main application of solar
energy.

Q.No. 2. (a) Illustrate the working of TurboJet engine with the help of neat sketch and highlight its
@i'-: applications.
t (U) Describe the workingof Gas pressurization system of rocket engines and highlight its
- merits and demerits.

Q. No.3. (a) Explain the working principle of OTEC and Geothermal Enerry. Also explain which
one is better and why?

(b) Distinguish clearly between'La-mount Boiler' and 'Benson boiler' and emphasize their
merits and demerits.

a.Nq4.(a) Explain the term'Thermal Jet' and 'Rocket Jet' and derive thrust equation for air
-,-breathing engines.

;4p Explain the workingof hybrid rocket and highlight its advantages and disadvantages over
3ol id propellant rocket.

Q No. 5. (S Explain the forces that cause 'Origin of Wind'. Also highlight the term 'Hadley
Cii:culation','Rossby circulation' and' Trade wind'.

(Q Explain the process of production of biogas from biomass through anaerobic digestion
process and sketch a neat diagram ofsuchdigestor.

Q No. 6. Write short technical note onqny two of the followings:

\
' f,' I. Wind Energy and its applications.
- U. MHD power systems and its advantages.
. III. Geothermal energy ard its disadvantages.
,- \
IV. * Air breathipg engines and its applications.
V. / Biomass energy andits Applications. )
{q' ' r.
U Q,
o.r
4