Examination Paper: Energy Management
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IIBM Institute of Business Management
Examination Paper MM.100
Energy Management
Section A: Objective Type (30 Marks)
•This section consists of Multiple Choices/Fill in the blanks and Short notes type Questions.
•Answer all the questions
•Part One carry 1 mark each and Part Two questions carry 5 marks each.
Part One:
1. The audit that focused on evaluating the energy consumption pattern is a:
a. Preliminary Audit
b. Sound Energy Audit
c. Detailed Audit
d. Efficiency Audit
2. Energy Crops are also known as _________________.
3. When plant matter is heated but not burnt to break into solid, liquid and gas is which type of
convention:
a. Chemical Convention
b. Thermo chemical Convention
c. Biochemical Convention
d. Residual Convention
4. An example of a simple passive space heating technology is the ________________.
5. To make solar design effective which of the following is not followed?
a. A building should have large areas of glazing facing the sun.
b. Certain features should be adopted for equal distribution of heat throughout the building.
c. A building should be sufficient to allow heat storage.
d. A building should have proper landscaping to allow direct sun to the building.
6. It is the most common type of solar panel for full solar power systems:
a. Unframed Rigid Panels
b. Solar Roofing
c. Flexible Panels
d. Framed Rigid Panels
7. Low Peak Coincidence Factor is which of the following barrier for Solar Power Development
a. Market Related Barrier
b. Institutional Barrier
c. Economical & Technological Barrier
d. Ecological Barrier
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8. LEED is a _________________________________.
9. ________________ is a semi – autonomous body within the OECD.
10. SRP stands for ______________________.
Part Two:
1. Write a short note on ‘Energy Consumption’.
2. Differentiate between Space Heating and Space Cooling.
3. Write a short note on ‘Crop Drying’.
4. What is a ‘Solar Thermal Program’?
Section B: Caselets (40 Marks)
•This section consists of Caselets.
•Answer all the questions.
•Each Caselet carries 20 marks.
•Detailed information should form the part of your answer (Word limit 150 to 200 Words)
Caselet 1
New South Energy, a subsidiary of Calpine Corp., and Suez Energy North America has asked the
Mississippi Public Service Commission to delay Entergy Corp’s purchase of the 480 – MW Attala plant.
Entergy agreed in March to purchase the natural gas – fired plant located in Attala. Country, Miss., from
Central Mississippi Generating Co., for $ 88 million. But it asked Cleco Corp., to purchase the
transmission infrastructure associated with the plant. The two companies want the public service
commission to require Entergy to go through the request for proposals process to show that the plant
offers the best value to Mississippi ratepayers. “We do not necessarily oppose the acquisition. But what’s
the rush?” A New South spokesman said. The price is good until next October, so New South and Suez
are asking for proof that in today’s market it is the best deal for ratepayers. “They should let other bidders
have a chance,” the spokesman said.
The Mississippi PSC held hearings on the sale of the plant on Wednesday.
Getting the sale approved immediately does have an advantage for Entergy. If it is approved before early
February it will exempt the sale from the Federal Energy Regulations Commission’s jurisdiction. The
energy bill signed by President Bush in August gives FERC jurisdiction over such asset – only sales
beginning in February.
END OF SECTION A
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By separating the plant from the transmission infrastructure, the sale was exempted from FERC’s
jurisdiction under current rules. FERC is more likely to look at whether the sale of the asset has market
power or transmission implications.
The PSC’s staff said that based on information provided by Entergy, it appears the acquisition of Attala is
in the public interest and represents a unique opportunity for Entergy to upgrade its aging generation fleet
at a price that is in line with recent sales of similar units and below what it would cost to build a new unit.
It has concerns, however, over Entergy’s plan to recover the cost of the plant through rider to its existing
power management schedule. “The recovery of each plant should be addressed individually,” the staff
said.
The staff is also concerned about “piecemeal ratemaking,” meaning that certain costs are considered in
isolation rather than looking at total costs. It cited concerns that Entergy would try to recover operations
and maintenance costs under the rider when it is already included in base rates, and that certain revenues
related to the newly acquired plant will not be considered when setting rates.
Questions:
1. Write a note on ‘Piecemeal Ratemaking.
2. What are the advantages of the Acquisition of Entergy Corp’s by Mississippi Public Service
Commission?
Caselet 2
Electricity is a vital energy input for economic development of any country and helps to alleviate many of
the concerns facing the world, today in a distinctive manner. It is available from various sources such as
conventional and non – conventional sources at a reasonable cost. The electricity generation in India has
indicated four times increase i.e., from 120.8 billion KWH in 1980 – 81 to about 650 billion KWH in
2004 – 2005. It is very interesting to note that among the conventional sources involved in the process of
electricity generation, the share of thermal energy has been significant indicating the growth from 61.3
billion KWH to 700 billion KWH during 1980 – 81 to 2005. The other sources of energy i.e., hydro
energy and nuclear energy have been playing an insignificant role in electricity generation. The basic
input of electricity generation, i.e., coal is causing for many pollutants like sulphur dioxide, nitrogen
oxide, carbon dioxide and particulate matter have a severe damaging effect on mankind and nature. Thus
fuel substitution is very crucial for reducing the adverse impact on environment in the process of
electricity generation. The non – conventional sources of energy like solar energy, wind energy, biomass,
geothermal etc., can be used as substitute energies to electricity generation without any adverse impact on
environment. Moreover, these renewable sources of energy are both economically viable and
environmentally preferable alternatives to fossil fuels. Apart from this, the government also should
involve in environmental matters and protect the public interest in order to maintain pollution free
environment. A strong national energy policy and legislative acts should be formulated for a pollution
free environment. The various alternative options if emphasized by the government, such as, adoption of
energy efficiency measures, economic policies and technology can stabilize the environmental pollution
over a period of time.
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Questions:
1. Write a note on ‘Electricity Generation in India’.
2. What are the various substitutes adopted by government to prevent Environmental Pollution?
Section C: Applied Theory (30 Marks)
•This section consists of Applied Theory Questions.
•Answer all the questions.
•Each question carries 10 marks.
•Detailed information should form the part of your answer (Word limit 200 to 250 Words)
1. Write a note on the components of Energy sector.
2. What are the recent trends of Clean Energy?
3. What is Biomass? State the different kinds of Biomass.
END OF SECTION B
END OF SECTION C
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IIBM Institute of Business Management
Examination Paper MM.100
Energy Management
Section A: Objective Type (30 Marks)
•This section consists of Multiple Choices/Fill in the blanks and Short notes type Questions.
•Answer all the questions
•Part One carry 1 mark each and Part Two questions carry 5 marks each.
Part One:
1. The audit that focused on evaluating the energy consumption pattern is a:
a. Preliminary Audit
b. Sound Energy Audit
c. Detailed Audit
d. Efficiency Audit
2. Energy Crops are also known as _________________.
3. When plant matter is heated but not burnt to break into solid, liquid and gas is which type of
convention:
a. Chemical Convention
b. Thermo chemical Convention
c. Biochemical Convention
d. Residual Convention
4. An example of a simple passive space heating technology is the ________________.
5. To make solar design effective which of the following is not followed?
a. A building should have large areas of glazing facing the sun.
b. Certain features should be adopted for equal distribution of heat throughout the building.
c. A building should be sufficient to allow heat storage.
d. A building should have proper landscaping to allow direct sun to the building.
6. It is the most common type of solar panel for full solar power systems:
a. Unframed Rigid Panels
b. Solar Roofing
c. Flexible Panels
d. Framed Rigid Panels
7. Low Peak Coincidence Factor is which of the following barrier for Solar Power Development
a. Market Related Barrier
b. Institutional Barrier
c. Economical & Technological Barrier
d. Ecological Barrier
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8. LEED is a _________________________________.
9. ________________ is a semi – autonomous body within the OECD.
10. SRP stands for ______________________.
Part Two:
1. Write a short note on ‘Energy Consumption’.
2. Differentiate between Space Heating and Space Cooling.
3. Write a short note on ‘Crop Drying’.
4. What is a ‘Solar Thermal Program’?
Section B: Caselets (40 Marks)
•This section consists of Caselets.
•Answer all the questions.
•Each Caselet carries 20 marks.
•Detailed information should form the part of your answer (Word limit 150 to 200 Words)
Caselet 1
New South Energy, a subsidiary of Calpine Corp., and Suez Energy North America has asked the
Mississippi Public Service Commission to delay Entergy Corp’s purchase of the 480 – MW Attala plant.
Entergy agreed in March to purchase the natural gas – fired plant located in Attala. Country, Miss., from
Central Mississippi Generating Co., for $ 88 million. But it asked Cleco Corp., to purchase the
transmission infrastructure associated with the plant. The two companies want the public service
commission to require Entergy to go through the request for proposals process to show that the plant
offers the best value to Mississippi ratepayers. “We do not necessarily oppose the acquisition. But what’s
the rush?” A New South spokesman said. The price is good until next October, so New South and Suez
are asking for proof that in today’s market it is the best deal for ratepayers. “They should let other bidders
have a chance,” the spokesman said.
The Mississippi PSC held hearings on the sale of the plant on Wednesday.
Getting the sale approved immediately does have an advantage for Entergy. If it is approved before early
February it will exempt the sale from the Federal Energy Regulations Commission’s jurisdiction. The
energy bill signed by President Bush in August gives FERC jurisdiction over such asset – only sales
beginning in February.
END OF SECTION A
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By separating the plant from the transmission infrastructure, the sale was exempted from FERC’s
jurisdiction under current rules. FERC is more likely to look at whether the sale of the asset has market
power or transmission implications.
The PSC’s staff said that based on information provided by Entergy, it appears the acquisition of Attala is
in the public interest and represents a unique opportunity for Entergy to upgrade its aging generation fleet
at a price that is in line with recent sales of similar units and below what it would cost to build a new unit.
It has concerns, however, over Entergy’s plan to recover the cost of the plant through rider to its existing
power management schedule. “The recovery of each plant should be addressed individually,” the staff
said.
The staff is also concerned about “piecemeal ratemaking,” meaning that certain costs are considered in
isolation rather than looking at total costs. It cited concerns that Entergy would try to recover operations
and maintenance costs under the rider when it is already included in base rates, and that certain revenues
related to the newly acquired plant will not be considered when setting rates.
Questions:
1. Write a note on ‘Piecemeal Ratemaking.
2. What are the advantages of the Acquisition of Entergy Corp’s by Mississippi Public Service
Commission?
Caselet 2
Electricity is a vital energy input for economic development of any country and helps to alleviate many of
the concerns facing the world, today in a distinctive manner. It is available from various sources such as
conventional and non – conventional sources at a reasonable cost. The electricity generation in India has
indicated four times increase i.e., from 120.8 billion KWH in 1980 – 81 to about 650 billion KWH in
2004 – 2005. It is very interesting to note that among the conventional sources involved in the process of
electricity generation, the share of thermal energy has been significant indicating the growth from 61.3
billion KWH to 700 billion KWH during 1980 – 81 to 2005. The other sources of energy i.e., hydro
energy and nuclear energy have been playing an insignificant role in electricity generation. The basic
input of electricity generation, i.e., coal is causing for many pollutants like sulphur dioxide, nitrogen
oxide, carbon dioxide and particulate matter have a severe damaging effect on mankind and nature. Thus
fuel substitution is very crucial for reducing the adverse impact on environment in the process of
electricity generation. The non – conventional sources of energy like solar energy, wind energy, biomass,
geothermal etc., can be used as substitute energies to electricity generation without any adverse impact on
environment. Moreover, these renewable sources of energy are both economically viable and
environmentally preferable alternatives to fossil fuels. Apart from this, the government also should
involve in environmental matters and protect the public interest in order to maintain pollution free
environment. A strong national energy policy and legislative acts should be formulated for a pollution
free environment. The various alternative options if emphasized by the government, such as, adoption of
energy efficiency measures, economic policies and technology can stabilize the environmental pollution
over a period of time.
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Questions:
1. Write a note on ‘Electricity Generation in India’.
2. What are the various substitutes adopted by government to prevent Environmental Pollution?
Section C: Applied Theory (30 Marks)
•This section consists of Applied Theory Questions.
•Answer all the questions.
•Each question carries 10 marks.
•Detailed information should form the part of your answer (Word limit 200 to 250 Words)
1. Write a note on the components of Energy sector.
2. What are the recent trends of Clean Energy?
3. What is Biomass? State the different kinds of Biomass.
END OF SECTION B
END OF SECTION C
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