SRM VALLIAMMAI ENGINEERING COLLEGE

SRM Nagar, Kattankulathur – 603 203

DEPARTMENT OF

ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING

QUESTION BANK

V SEMESTER
OME551 ENERGY CONSERVATION AND MANAGEMENT

Regulation – 2017

Academic Year 2019 – 20 (ODD)

Prepared by

Mr.S.Padhmanabhaiyappan

Assistant Professor / EEE

 SRM VALLIAMMAI ENGINEERING COLLEGE
SRM Nagar, Kattankulathur – 603 203.

DEPARTMENT OF ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING

QUESTION BANK
SUBJECT : ME8792- ENERGY CONSERVATION AND MANAGEMENT
SEM / YEAR: V / III

UNIT I - INTRODUCTION
Energy - Power – Past & Present scenario of World; National Energy
consumption Data – Environmental aspects associated with energy
utilization – Energy Auditing: Need, Types, Methodology and Barriers.
Role of Energy Managers. Instruments for energy auditing.
PART – A
Q.No Questions BT Competence Course
Level Outcomes
1. Identify the types of the energy available on the earth. BTL 1 Remember CO1

Integrate the primary sources of energy? BTL 6 Create CO1

2.

3. Name the five states in India, where coal production BTL 1 Remember CO1
is concentrated.
4. Explain the Reserve to ‘Production Ratio’. BTL 4 Analyze CO1
Illustrate the ‘Final Energy Consumption’. BTL 3 Apply CO1
5.
6. What is Energy intensity and what it indicates? BTL 1 Remember CO1
7. Describe the greenhouse gas effect. BTL 2 Understand CO1
8. What are the two major anthropogenic causes for the BTL 1 Remember
CO1
generation of Carbon dioxide in the atmosphere?
How Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) facilitates BTL 1 Remember CO1
9. energy efficiency programs in India?
Integrate the least five designated consumers BTL 6 Create CO1
10. specified by the BEE.
11. Differentiate between Energy Conservation and BTL 4 Analyze CO1
Energy Efficiency.
12. How a nation benefits from Energy Efficiency BTL 1 Remember CO1
programs?
13. Discuss the basis aim of Energy Security for any BTL 2 Understand CO1
country.
14. Estimate at least three effects of acid rain? BTL 2 Understand CO1
15. Explain the major sources of pollutants in Air. BTL 5 Evaluate CO1
 16. Evaluate the role of energy manager under energy BTL 5 Evaluate CO1
conservation act.
Summarize the energy measurement by BTL 2 CO1
17. portable instruments. Understand

BTL 4 Analyze CO1

18. Explain the instruments for energy auditing.
19. Examine the need for energy auditing. BTL 3 Apply CO1
20. Explain the types of energy audits. BTL 4 Analyze CO1
PART – B

Tabulate the difference between the renewable and BTL1 Remember CO1
1. (13)
non renewable energy source.
2. CO1
Evaluate the energy conservation and its importance. (13) BTL5 Evaluate

Explain the Indian scenario for renewable energy (13) BTL4 Analyze CO1
3.
source.

4. Analyse the future strategies for meeting energy BTL4 Analyze CO1
(13)
needs.

5. (13) BTL1 Remember CO1

Write short notes on Energy conservation Act, 2003.

6. (13) BTL2 Understand

CO1
Describe the concept of energy planning.

(13) CO1
7. Examine the energy security and energy policy. Remember
BTL1

8. Summarize the role of energy manager under energy CO1

conservation Act. (13) BTL5 Evaluate

9. Integrate the need for energy audit and compose (13) BTL6 Create CO1
the types of energy audit.

10. Illustrate the various instruments used for (13) BTL3 Apply CO1
energy auditing.

Explain the procedure of energy auditing. BTL4 Analyze CO1

11. (13)

12. Illustrate the baseline data should be collected (13) BTL3

Apply CO1
for a detailed energy audit.
 (13)
13. BTL2 Understand CO1
Discuss the functions of energy auditor.

Examine the major differences between preliminary (13) BTL1 Remember

14. CO1
energy audit and detailed energy audit.
PART – C
1. Explain the difference between energy conservation CO1
and energy efficiency with a suitable example. (15) BTL 5 Evaluate
Evaluate the five strategic measures for meeting BTL5 Evaluate CO1
2. (15)
energy security of a country.
3. Summarize the role of energy manager and CO1
(15) BTL 5 Evaluate
explain the instruments for energy auditing.
4. (15) BTL6 Create C01
Compose the case study of energy audit.
UNIT II - ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS
Components of EB billing – HT and LT supply, Transformers, Cable Sizing,
Concept of Capacitors, Power Factor Improvement, Harmonics, Electric Motors -
Motor Efficiency Computation, Energy Efficient Motors, Illumination – Lux,
Lumens, Types of lighting, Efficacy, LED Lighting and scope of Encon in
Illumination.
PART – A
Q.No Questions BT Competence Course
Outcome
1. Describe the ‘Reactive power’ and BTL1 Remember s
CO2
‘Active power’.

Integrate the components of EB billing. BTL6 CO2

2. Create
BTL4 Analyze CO2
3. Analyse the HT and LT supply system.
A mercury vapour lamp of 400 W is switched on for
4.
12 hours per day. The details of this single phase BTL3
CO2
Apply
power supply is 230V,2 amp, p.f = 0.8.Calculate the
units of electricity consumption.
Evaluate the transformer loss. BTL5 CO2
5. Evaluate
Describe the power factor and how it is evaluated in CO2
6. the electrical system. BTL2 Understand

7. CO2
Quote the types of transformer. BTL1 Remember

8. Define Harmonics. BTL1 Remember

CO2

Evaluate the advantages of PF improvement by CO2

9. BTL5 Evaluate
capacitor addition.
A three phase induction 75 kW motor operates at
10. 55 kW. The measured voltage is 415 V, current is BTL6
CO2
Create
80 amps. Calculate the power factor of the motor?
11.
Differentiate between ‘contract demand’ and CO2
BTL4 Analyze
‘maximum demand’
12. Define the term ‘Load Factor’ with an example. BTL1 Remember
CO2

CO2
13. Describe the motor efficiency. BTL1 Remember

14. Analyse the methods of motor efficiency testing. BTL4

CO2
Analyze

15. Examine the energy efficient motors. BTL1 Remember

CO2

16. Estimate the Lux and Lumens. BTL2 Understand

CO2

17.
Illustrate the luminous efficacy and lamp circuit CO2
BTL3 Apply
efficacy.
18.
Discuss the guidelines for energy efficiency in CO2
BTL2 Understand
lighting.
19.
Discuss the types of lighting. BTL2 Understand
CO2

A 250 W sodium vapour lamp is installed on a street.

20. The supply voltage for a street light is 230 V and it
operates for around 12 hours in a day. Considering BTL3 Apply
the current of 2 amps and power factor 0.85 calculate CO2
the energy consumption per day.
PART – B
1. Summarize the voltage levels in a power system. (13) BTL5 Evaluate
CO2

2. Illustrate the components of Electricity Billing. (13) BTL3 Apply

CO2

3. Explain the power factor improvement and benefits. (13) BTL4 Analyze
CO2

Give short notes on (i) Types of Transformers

4. (13) BTL2 CO2
(ii) Rating of Transformers (iii) Transformers Losses Understand
and Efficiency.
The contract demand of plant is 1000 kVA. The
minimum billing demand is 75% of the contract
5. demand. The basic tariff structure is as follows:
Demand charges : Rs. 180 per kVA / month
Unit charges : Rs. 3.75 for the first one lakh units / month
Rs. 3.50 above one lakh units / month
CO2
Fuel surcharge : Rs. 0.20 per unit / month (13) BTL2 Understand

Service Tax : Rs. 0.25 per unit / month

Meter rent : Rs 500 / month
The energy consumption is 3, 15,000 units and the
maximum demand recorded is 600 kVA. Calculate
the cost of monthly electricity consumption?
6. Describe the selection and location of capacitors. (13) BTL2 Understand CO2

7. Explain the Harmonic mitigation techniques used in

(13) BTL4 Analyze CO2
Industry.
Estimate the annual cost saving if a motor of 20 kW
8. with efficiency of 85% is replaced with that of 90%.
(13) BTL6 Create CO2
Consider 8000 hours of operation and tariff of Rs.4 /
unit.

A10 kW motor has full load efficiency of 85 %.Input

9. at part loading is 415 V and 10 A. The power factor is (13) BTL2 Understand CO2
0.68.Find the motor loading in percentage.

10. Illustrate the Energy Efficient Motors and also (13) BTL4 Analyze CO2
mention the drawbacks of Energy Efficient Motors.

11. Examine the power loss for motors and (13) BTL1 Remember CO2
improvement of motor efficiency.

12. Evaluate the basics parameters and terms in (13) BTL5 Evaluate CO2
lighting system.

13. Discuss the terms of Lux , Lumens and Explain

(13) BTL2 Understand CO2
the types of lighting.

14. Summarize the Light Emitting Diode(LED) lamp. (13) BTL5 Evaluate CO2
PART – C
Explain the electrical load management and
1. (15) BTL5 Evaluate CO2
maximum demand control.

2. Evaluate the motor efficiency and Explain motor (15) BTL5 Evaluate CO2
efficiency testing.

3. Integrate the recommended illuminance levels for (15) BTL6 Create CO2
various locations and various tasks.

4. Evaluate the case study of LED lighting. (15) BTL5 Evaluate CO2
 UNIT III - THERMAL SYSTEMS
Stoichiometry, Boilers, Furnaces and Thermic Fluid Heaters – Efficiency
computation and encon measures. Steam: Distribution &U sage: Steam Traps,
Condensate Recovery, Flash Steam Utilization, Insulators & Refractories

PART – A
Q.No Questions BT Competence Course
Outcomes

1. Give the formula for stoichiometric air fuel ratio. BTL2 Understand CO3
BTL1 Remember CO3
2. What are the types of boilers?
BTL5 Evaluate CO3
3. Evaluate the boiler efficiency.

Identify the techniques of improving boiler BTL1 Remember CO3

4.
availability.
Describe the factors affecting the furnace BTL2 Understand CO3
5.
efficiency.
BTL6 Create CO3
6. Generalize the fuel economy measures in furnaces.
BTL3 Apply CO3
7. Illustrate the advantages of Thermic Fluid Heaters.
BTL1 Remember
8.
Examining the factors can indicate if a boiler is CO3
being run to maximize its efficiency.

9. Explain the steam distribution. BTL4 Analyze CO3

10. Identify the duty of steam traps. BTL1 Remember CO3
11. Explain the basic type of steam traps. BTL4 Analyze CO3
BTL2 Understand CO3
12. Give the advantages of condensate recovery.
13. Explain the flash steam utilization. BTL4 Analyze CO3
BTL2 Understand CO3
14. Describe the condensate recovery.
BTL1 Remember CO3
15. Quote the energy efficiency measures in boilers.
BTL1 Remember CO3
16. Draw the schematic diagram of steam distribution.
BTL3 Apply CO3
17. Examine the purpose of insulation.
BTL6 Create CO3
18. Generalize the properties of refractory.

19. Illustrate the features of cold insulation. BTL3 Apply CO3

BTL5
20. Evaluate the different types of refractory. CO3
Evaluate
 PART – B

(13) BTL4 Analyze CO3

1. Explain the boiler types and classifications.

Evaluate the boiler system and draw the schematic CO3

2. (13) BTL5 Evaluate
diagram of boiler system.

(13) BTL1
CO3
3. Examine the performance evaluation of boilers. Remember

Demonstrate the energy conservation opportunities (13)

CO3
4. Apply
in boiler system. BTL3

(13) Analyze CO3

5. Analysis the Thermic Fluid Heaters. BTL4

Define furnace. Explain the types and BTL2 Understand CO3

6. (13)
classifications of different furnaces.

Discuss the energy efficiency measures in boilers. CO3

7. (13) BTL2 Understand
8. Explain the steam distribution systems and draw its (13) Evaluate CO3
schematic diagram. BTL5

Integrate the steam traps and also explain the types (13) CO3
9. BTL6 Create
of steam traps.

10. Examine the performance assessment of steam (13) BTL1 CO3

trap. Remember

11.
Describe the condensate recovery and also quote (13) BTL1 CO3
the advantages. Remember
(13) BTL3 CO3
12. Demonstrate the flash steam utilization. Apply

13. Explain the procedure for calculating economic (13) BTL4 CO3
Analyze
thickness of Insulation.

14. (13) CO3

Integrate the properties of Refractories. BTL6 Create

PART – C
An oil fired boiler is generating 30 T/hr steam and
1. operates for 8000 hrs/ year. The TDS in boiler feed
water was reduced from 500 ppm to 200 ppm. The
maximum permissible limit of TDS in the boiler is
3000 ppm and make up water is 10%.Temperature (15) CO3
of the blow down water is 170 C and boiler feed BTL5 Evaluate
water temperature is 40 C .GCV of fuel is 10000
kcal/kg and efficiency of the boiler is 80%.
Calculate the saving in fuel oil per annum due to
reduction in the blow down.
 2. Explain any five properties of ceramic fibre from (15) BTL5 Evaluate CO3
the point of view of their uses in furnace.

Explain the process of condensate recovery and (15) CO3

3. flash steam utilization. BTL5 Evaluate

Integrate the working of a steam trap and its (15) BTL6 Create CO3
4. performance assessment methods.

UNIT -4 ENERGY CONSERVATION IN MAJOR UTILITIES

Pumps, Fans, Blowers, Compressed Air Systems, Refrigeration and Air

Conditioning Systems – Cooling Towers – D.G. sets

PART – A
Q.No Questions BT Competence Course
Outcomes
BTL 3 Apply CO4
1. Illustrate the types of pumps.
BTL 2 Understand CO4
2. Estimate the head – flow curve of pumping system.
BTL 3 Apply CO4
3. Examine the factors affecting pump performance.

4. What are the major types of centrifugal fan? BTL 1 Remember CO4
5. Express the comparison of different compressors. BTL 2 Understand CO4
BTL 4 Analyze
CO4
6. Differences between Fans, Blower and Compressor.

BTL 4 Analyze CO4

7. Classify the Compressor types.
Draw the schematic diagram of a basic vapour BTL 2 Understand CO4
8.
compression refrigeration system.
9. Demonstrate the reciprocating compressors. BTL 3 Apply CO4
BTL 1 Remember CO4
10. Define the energy efficiency ratio.
BTL 2 Understand CO4
11. Discuss the cooling water system.

12. What is the function of fill media in a cooling tower? BTL 1 Remember CO4
BTL 5 Evaluate CO4
13. Explain the term L/G Ratio.
BTL 6 Create CO4
14. Generalize the advantages of diesel power plant.
BTL 1 Remember CO4
15. Draw the schematic diagram of DG set system.

Analysis the operational factors of DG set system. BTL 4 Analyze CO4

16.
Summarize the load characteristics of DG set system. BTL 5 Evaluate CO4
17.
 What are the factors affecting performance of BTL 1 Remember CO4
18.
refrigeration plants.
BTL 6 Create CO4
19. Compose the IPLV.
BTL 1 Remember CO4
20. Define COP.
PART – B

(13) Remember CO4

1. Examine the factors affecting pump performance. BTL 1

2. Describe the efficient pumping system operation (13) BTL 1 Remember CO4

Discuss the municipal water pumping system and (13) BTL 2 Understand CO4
3.
sewage water pumps.

Examine the energy conservation opportunities in (13) BTL 1 Remember CO4

4.
pumping systems.

(13) BTL 3 Apply CO4

5. Illustrate the fan design and selection criteria.

Examine the types of fans. Explain the (13) BTL 3 Apply CO4
6.
characteristics and its applications.
Explain the efficient operation of compressed (13) BTL 4 Analyze CO4
7.
air system.

8. (13) BTL 1 Remember CO4

Describe the compressed air system components.
Generalize the air conditioning systems and types of (13) BTL 6 Create CO4
9. refrigeration systems.
Discuss the selection of a suitable Refrigeration (13) BTL 2 Understand CO4
10.
system.
Discuss the energy saving opportunities in cooling (13) BTL 2 Understand CO4
11.
towers.
(13) BTL 3 Apply CO4
12. Illustrate the cooling tower performance.

Explain the energy performance assessment of DG (13) BTL 4 Analyze CO4

13.
sets.

14. Explain the energy savings measures for DG sets. (13) BTL 5 Create CO4

PART – C

Explain the checklist for energy efficiency in CO4

1. compressed air system. (15) BTL 5 Evaluate
 Evaluate the energy conservation opportunities in a (15) BTL 5 Evaluate
2.
CO4
fan and pumping systems.

Prepare the case study: Application of VFD for BTL 6 Create CO4
cooling Tower fan. (15)
3.

Explain the significance of the following on cooling

4.
tower performance,
i) Range
ii) Approach (15) BTL 6 Create
CO4
iii) Effectiveness
iv) L/G Ratio
v) WBT

UNIT-5 ECONOMICS

Energy Economics – Discount Rate, Payback Period, Internal Rate of Return, Net
Present Value, Life Cycle Costing–ESCO concept
PART-A
Q.No Questions BT Competence Course
Outcomes
1. Describe the energy economics. BTL 1 Remember CO5
2. Define energy tariff. BTL 1 Remember CO5
3. Illustrate the capacity factor. BTL 3 Apply CO5
4. Examine the energy discount rate. BTL 3 Apply CO5
5. Discuss the simple payback period. BTL 2 Understand CO5
6. Demonstrate the simple payback method. BTL 3 Apply CO5
7. Estimate the net present value. BTL 2 Understand CO5

8. Discuss the advantages of NPV. BTL 2 Understand CO5

9. Describe the internal rate of return. BTL 1 Remember CO5

10. Explain the limitations of internal rate of return BTL 4 Analyze CO5
method.
11. Express the advantages of internal rate of return BTL 2 Understand CO5
method.
12. Define the life cycle costing. BTL 1 Remember CO5
Summarize the Micro factors for sensitivity BTL 5 Evaluate CO5
13.
analysis.
14. Generalize the Macro factors for sensitivity analysis. Create CO5
BTL 6
Explain the Financing options for energy Analyze CO5
15.
BTL 4
management.
BTL 1 Remember CO5
16. Define the energy service companies.

17.
BTL 1 Remember CO5
Describe the energy performance contracts.

18. BTL 4 Analyze CO5

Explain the self financing energy management.
 Integrate the disadvantages of self financing energy BTL 6 Create CO5
19.
management.
Compare the ROI with IRR method analysis. CO5
20.
BTL 5 Evaluate
PART – B
1. Examine the parameters for energy economics. (13) BTL 1 Remember CO5

Estimate the energy tariff. (13) BTL 2 Understand CO5

2.
Summarize the energy discount rate. (13) BTL 2 Understand CO5
3.
4. (13) BTL 1 Remember CO5
Describe the payback period.
Explain the simple payback method and also write CO5
5. BTL 4 Analyze
the advantages. (13)
Demonstrate the net present value and write the (13) CO5
6. BTL 3 Apply
advantages.

i) Explain the internal rate of returns (IRR). (13) CO5

7. BTL 4 Analyze
ii) Analysis the limitations of IRR.

Examine the return on investment (ROI). (13) BTL 3 CO5

8. Apply
(13) BTL 6 Create
CO5
9. Generalize the life cycle costing.

10. (13) CO5

Identify the risk and sensitivity analysis. BTL 1 Remember
(6)
Explain the financing options for energy (13) CO5
11. BTL 4 Analyze
management.

12. Examine the self financing energy management and (13) CO5
BTL 1 Remember
explain the advantages and disadvantages.

13. (13) CO5

Estimate the energy service companies (ESCOs). BTL 2 Understand

Evaluate the energy performance contracts. (13) BTL 5

CO5
14. Evaluate
PART-C

Explain the Financial Analysis Techniques. CO5

1. (15) BTL 5 Evaluate

CO5
Evaluate the sensitivity and risk analysis.
2. (15) BTL 5 Evaluate

Generalize the energy performance contracting and CO5

BTL 6 Create
3. role of ESCOs. (15)

Integrate a case study of energy efficiency in (15) BTL 6 Create CO5

4. building through ESCOs.