B.TechSemester 42023-24Energy Science EngineeringBOE404

Energy Science Engineering (BOE404) - AKTU Question Paper 2023-24

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This is the official AKTU Energy Science Engineering Previous Year Question Paper for B.Tech Semester 4, academic session 2023-24. Published by Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University (AKTU/UPTU), Lucknow. Free PDF download — no login required.

Course:B.Tech
Semester:Semester 4
Session:2023-24
University:AKTU / UPTU

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Questions Asked in 2023-24

Energy Science Engineering (BOE404) — complete question paper · 70 marks · 3 Hours

Section AAttempt all q u e s t i o n s i n b r i e f . 2 x 7 = 14
  • a
    Comment on the statement: “Th e entropy of the universe tends t o be maximum.”
  • b
    Discuss the function of control rods in nuclear chain reaction
  • c
    Write short notes on V-I chara cteristics of solar cell
  • d
    Define the following terms as per wind power system
  • e
    Review the energy scenario in India in brief
  • f
    What are the alternatives to deal with energy crisis?
  • g
    Differentiate between intrinsic semiconductor and extrinsic semiconductor
Section BAttempt any three o f t h e f o l l o w i n g : 7 x 3 = 21
  • a
    Describe in details about Phase Energy conversion mechanism in t h e f i e l d perspective over the surroundings
  • b
    With a neat sketch, explain pressurized water reactor (PWR), h ighlighting its merits and demerits
  • c
    Explain the difference between direct radiation and diffuse ra diation with the help of suitable diagram
  • d
    State the present status of tidal power plants in India. Why i s the tidal energy not being utilized?
  • e
    Integrate the concept of
  • a
    E n e r g y c o n s e r v a t i o n & v a r i o u s p r i n c i p l e s involved in energy conservation
  • c
    Concept of Green Building and Green Architecture
Section CAttempt any one p a r t o f t h e f o l l o w i n g : 7 x 1 = 7
  • a
    Draw the layout diagram of st eam power plant (coal fired ba s e p l a n t ) . A l s o discuss the process of Rankine cycle with the help of P-V & T-S Diagram
  • b
    Outline how internal combustion engines work? Compare betwe en 4-stroke petrol and diesel engine
  • a
    Explain the concept of
  • a
    Nuclear chain reaction
  • b
    Working principle of Quantum mechanics relevant for Nuclear physics
  • c
    Radioactivity & types of Radioactive decays
  • d
    Nuclear energy scales and structure
  • e
    Half life of a radioactive element
  • b
    Explain Nuclear force and Binding energy process happening in Nuclear fission. Explain the working of fission with the suitable example
  • a
    Outline the concept of basic physics of semiconductors, Car rier transport, generation and recombination in semiconductors and semiconductor junction
  • b
    Determine LAT and declination at Ahmedabad (longitude 72 040I E, latitude 23000' N) corresponding to 1430 hrs IST on December 15. (Given E=5'13'')
  • a
    Classified the OTEC system. Describe in detail about Ocean thermal Energy Conversion with neat sketch
  • b
    Illustrate the concept of
  • a
    Fluid dynamics in wind energy conversion
  • b
    Betz law to receive Maximum Energy
  • c
    Effect of number of rotor blades on performance efficiency
  • a
    What do you mean by “Energy Awareness Campaign?” How does i t help in energy conservation program?
  • b
    What is embodied energy analysis, and how is it used to mea sure sustainability in building materials?

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.

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