KIET SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY, GHAZIABAD

Department of Computer Science & EngineeringCT-I EXAMINATION, EVEN SEM 2014-2015

B.Tech (CSE) SEMSUBJECT NAME (SUBJECT CODE)

University Roll No

MM: 60

Time: 90 MinutesNote: Attempt Questions from each section as per direction.

Q.1. Attempt any FOUR of the following.

(4x5=20)A) Distinguish between Non-concentrating and Concentrating Solar collectorsB) Describe photovoltaic effect. Explain solar PV module, solar PV Panel and solar PV array. C) What are the main components of a flat plate solar collector, explain the function of each?D) How much energy actually reaches the earths surface from the sun? Hence state and explain the

terms solar constant and solar insolation.

E) Write short note on energy crisis of 1970s.F) Explain the working principle of solar cell with diagram.

Q.2. Attempt any TWO of the following.

(2x10=20) A) List various non conventional energy sources. Give their availability, relative merits, demerits

and their classification. B) A solar cell type has an output capability of 0.5 A at 0.4 volts. A series/parallel solar array has been

designed of such cells with 100 parallel strings and each string has 300 cells in series. Calculate:

(i) Voltage capability

(ii) Current capability and

(iii) Power output capability of array.

C) Explain the principle of solar pond. Discuss some of its applications.Q.3. Attempt any TWO of the following.

(2x10=20)

A) What are Solar Thermal Power Plants? Explain the three types of solar thermal power plants

with their advantages and disadvantages.B) Draw and explain equivalent electric circuit and V-I characteristics of a typical solar cell. Obtain an

expression for fill factor and mention its significance.

C) Define the terms:

(i)Altitude angle

(ii)Incident angle

(iii)Zenith angle

(iv)Latitude angle

(v)Hour angle