B.TechSemester 42025-26Energy Science EngineeringBOE404

Energy Science Engineering (BOE404) - AKTU Question Paper 2025-26

B.Tech · Semester 4 · Free PDF Download

This is the official AKTU Energy Science Engineering Previous Year Question Paper for B.Tech Semester 4, academic session 2025-26. 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:2025-26
University:AKTU / UPTU

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Questions Asked in 2025-26

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

Section AAttempt all questions in brief. 02 x 7 = 14
  • a
    What is refrigeration and a heat pump?
  • b
    Describe Carnot and Stirling heat engines with neat diagrams
  • c
    What is the function of a moderator in a reactor?
  • d
    What is the difference between solar radiation and irradiance?
  • e
    Define biomass energy. Give some examples
  • f
    What is radioactive waste?
  • g
    List the different energy conservation techniques
Section BAttempt any three of the following: 07 x 3 = 21
  • a
    Describe different forms of energy and explain energy conversion processes in mechanical, thermal, and electromagnetic systems
  • b
    Explain nuclear fission and describe the working, design, and safety features of a nuclear reactor
  • c
    Explain different generations of solar cells (first, second, and third generation) with their advantages and limitations
  • d
    Define hydropower. Explain the basic principles of fluid dynamics and power generation in wind energy
  • e
    Explain nuclear radiation, fuel cycles, waste management, and issues of proliferation. (SEM. IV) THEORY EXAMINATION 2025-26 ENERGY SCIENCE & ENGINEERING
Section CAttempt any one part of the following: 07 x 1 = 07
  • a
    Explain entropy, temperature, and their significance in thermodynamic systems
  • b
    What is phase change energy conversion? Discuss solid-state phenomena, including photo, thermal, and electrical aspects
  • a
    What is the nuclear force? Discuss the basic concepts of quantum mechanics relevant to nuclear physics
  • b
    What is half-life? Discuss reactor safety, operation, and control mechanisms
  • a
    Describe the basic physics of semiconductors, including carrier transport, generation, and recombination
  • b
    Explain the working principle of solar photovoltaic devices and discuss different generations of solar cells
  • a
    What are the renewable energy resources? Explain geothermal power and ocean thermal energy conversion systems
  • b
    What are the different biological energy sources? Discuss biological energy sources and fossil fuels, including their advantages and limitations
  • a
    Explain the concept of green buildings, LEED ratings, and embodied energy analysis in achieving sustainability
  • b
    What is sustainability? Discuss embodied energy analysis and its role in sustainability assessment

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 — BOE404

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 is the difference between solar radiation and irradiance?

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