Energy Conservation & Management (EX-603 (B)) - Important Questions

Define energy audit and energy conservation. Explain its types and significance in energy management.

Explain the responsibilities, duties, qualities and functions of an energy manager in an industry.

Explain the various instruments used for energy auditing with their applications.

Draw and explain the material-load energy balance / energy flow diagram in a plant.

Explain waste heat recovery techniques and their applications in thermal systems / industry.

Explain the purpose and role of predictive and preventive maintenance in energy auditing.

Explain thermal energy audit in heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems.

What is load curve analysis and why is it important for Demand Side Management (DSM) and energy conservation?

Explain the various types of tariffs used for electricity consumers.

Describe depreciation and explain the Straight Line Method vs Written Down Value Method for calculating depreciation.

Explain the methods / techniques for power factor improvement in a power system.

What are energy efficient motors? Explain their importance and how they differ from standard motors.

Discuss energy conservation in transportation system with special reference to electric vehicles.

Explain the principle of co-generation and its benefits for energy efficiency and energy conservation.

Write short notes on any two: (i) Energy conservation process in sugar industry (ii) Energy conservation process in textile industry (iii) Energy conservation measures for cement industry.