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What is a flate plate collector ? f)escrit-.e its workirrg with thc help of heat diagranr

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B. Tech.: Eight Semester Examination (Session 2011-Z0lZ) Subject: Non Conventional Sources of Energy (Elective) Branch : Mechanical Engineering

Code:MEl28l4

'l'ime: Thrce Hours

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Derive the cxpression for instantaneous efficiency of flate plate collector.

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Wlrat is a luel cell? Describe its principle.

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What are the advantages of using hydrogen over other available energy sor-rrces?