B.TechSemester 32024-25Energy Science EngineeringBOE304

Energy Science Engineering (BOE304) - AKTU Question Paper 2024-25

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This is the official AKTU Energy Science Engineering Previous Year Question Paper for B.Tech Semester 3, academic session 2024-25. Published by Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University (AKTU/UPTU), Lucknow. Free PDF download — no login required.

Course:B.Tech
Semester:Semester 3
Session:2024-25
University:AKTU / UPTU

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Questions Asked in 2024-25

Energy Science Engineering (BOE304) — complete question paper · 70 marks · 3 Hours

Section AAttempt all questions in brief. 2 x 07 = 14
  • a
    What is the concept of energy qua ntization in quantum mechanics?
  • b
    What is the significance of the nuclear binding energy?
  • c
    What are the essential characte ristics of solar photovoltaic ( PV) devices?
  • d
    What is solar energy?
  • e
    Explain the concept of lift and its application in wind turbin e design
  • f
    What is biological energy?
  • g
    What is the concept of Green Building?
Section BAttempt any three of the following: 7 x 3 = 21
  • a
    Discuss the relationship betw een heat energy and mechanical energy in the working of heat engines
  • b
    Illustrate the process of nuc lear fusion. Show the fusion of two hydrogen nuclei into a helium nucleus and the energy released during the process
  • c
    Discuss the role of metal-semiconductor junctions in solar c ells. How do they contribute to the performance of the device?
  • d
    Explain the concept of fluid dynamics and its application in wind power generation, including the design of wind turbines and wind farms
  • e
    How can businesses and industries use the findings of an ene rgy audit to enhance energy conservation?
Section CAttempt any one part of the following: 07 x 1 = 07
  • a
    Illustrate the working of Stirling heat engines and Carnot e ngines, discussing the thermodynamic principles involved in both
  • b
    Compare and contrast the worki ng principles of refrigeration systems and heat pumps, discussing the thermodynamic processes behind each
  • a
    Discuss the principles behind nuclear chain reactions and th e role of moderators and control rods in sustaining the reaction
  • b
    Discuss the nuclear fuel cycle, including fuel mining, proce ssing, and waste disposal
  • a
    Evaluate the performance of Second-Generation Solar Cells co mpared to First Generation Solar Cells
  • b
    Draw a diagram of a simple solar energy system. Label the so lar panel, inverter, battery, and load, and explain the function of each c omponent in the system
  • a
    Explain the process of conver ting organic matter into energy, including biofuels, biomass, and biogas
  • b
    Sketch a diagram showing the process of ocean thermal energy conversion and explain its potential applications
  • a
    Assess the feasibility of converting an existing conventiona l building into a green building. What are the financial, environmental, a nd technical challenges involved?
  • b
    Propose methods for reducing the carbon footprint of a small c i t y . Include energy conservation techniques, renewable energy sources, and waste management solutions

Question text is extracted from the official AKTU question paper PDF above. Hindi translations are omitted — every question is printed in English in the original paper. Last verified: 2026-08-23.

Repeated Questions — BOE304

Questions that appeared in more than one session, found by comparing 3 years of Energy Science Engineering papers (2023-24, 2024-25, 2025-26)

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What are the essential characte ristics of solar photovoltaic ( PV) devices?

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