B.TechSemester 72023-24Renewable Energy ResourcesKOE074

Renewable Energy Resources (KOE074) - AKTU Question Paper 2023-24

B.Tech · Semester 7 · Free PDF Download

This is the official AKTU Renewable Energy Resources Previous Year Question Paper for B.Tech Semester 7, 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 7

Session:2023-24

University:AKTU / UPTU

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Questions Asked in 2023-24

Renewable Energy Resources (KOE074) — complete question paper · 100 marks · 3 Hours

Section AAttempt all q u e s t i o n s i n b r i e f . 2 x 10 = 20

a
Describe photovoltaic effect. 2
b
Write down the properties of polyc rystalline silicon cell. 2
c
Calculate angle of declination for 7 th of May of a leap year. 2
d
Define solar isolation and solar irradiance. 2
e
Comment on solar radiation and its benefits. 2
f
Write the chemical reaction tak ing place in alkaline fuel cell 2
g
What is Seebeck effect? 2
h
State Peltier Effect. 2 i. List two advantages of anaerobic digestion. 2 j. Write the merits of tid al power generation. 2

Section BAttempt any three o f t h e f o l l o w i n g : 10 x 3 = 30

a
Discuss the main features of various types of renewable ener gy and non- renewable energy sources
b
Describe central receiver tower. Explain the temperature ran ge obtained with central receiver tower system
c
With the help of schematic diagram, explain the operation of c l o s e d cycle MHD generating system
d
Explain the factors taken for site selection in wind farms. What are the advantages of wind energy conversion system?
e
Explain availability, convers ion theory of biogas plant and energy conversion from biomass

Section CAttempt any one p a r t o f t h e f o l l o w i n g : 10 x 1 = 10

a
Describe the main elements of a PV system by giving a suitable diagram. 10
b
Discuss in detail about solar thermal power plant and its me thodological process with a suitable process flow diagram
a
Classify different types of solar thermal collector and show t h e constructional details of a flat plate collector. What are its main advantages?
b
With the help of schematic diagram explain the working of so lar pond based electric power plant with cooling towers
a
Explain the working of geothermal power plants. Discuss the various technical developments
b
Explain the working of molten carbonate fuel cells using app ropriate diagram and write various chemi cal reactions involved in this t ype of fuel cells
a
What is the principle of wi nd energy conversion? What method s are used to overcome the fluctuating power generation of wind mills?
b
Discuss in detail about perfo rmance and limitations of therm oelectric power generator
a
Illustrate factors affecting generation of biogas. Write a shor t note on any type of Biogas plant
b
Explain the principle, working and efficiency of Ocean Therm al Energy Conversion (OTEC) power plant. Wh at are the environmental effec ts of OTEC?

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 — KOE074

Questions that appeared in more than one session, found by comparing 4 years of Renewable Energy Resources papers (2021-22, 2022-23, 2023-24, 2024-25)

Describe photovoltaic effect. 2