BEE-2 Solved Assignment 2024

Description

Advanced Certificate in Power Distribution Management (ACPDM)

TUTOR MARKED ASSIGNMENT

Course Code: BEE-002

ENERGY MANAGEMENT AND IT APPLICATIONS

Maximum Marks: 100

Weightage : 30%

Note : All questions are compulsory and carry equal marks.

Q.1 (a) What do you understand by energy intensity and energy efficiency.

(b) Describe the benefits of GIS for managing the power distribution system.

Q.2 (a) Describe the basic aim of energy security for a nation.

(b) Justify need for energy auditing with the help of suitable examples.

Q.3 (a) Describe the importance of ERP and its application areas in distribution.

(b) Describe what you can do as a consumer to contribute to DSM and energy efficiency improvement.

Q.4 (a) Discuss the measures that should be taken to improve the energy efficiency of buildings.

(b) Explain in brief different types of fire extinguishers.

Q.5 (a) Discuss energy accounting and various problems associated with it?

(b) Explain the two types of spot billing technology. What are their relative advantages and disadvantages?

Q.6 (a) List the different tools used for customer analysis. How do they benefit the utilities?

(b) Explain how IT can help in reducing AT & C losses and improving the efficiency of power distribution.

Q.7 (a) How is an HHD actually used for reading meters?

(b) State the benefits of AMR and outline the hardware requirements for it.

Q.8 (a) What should be the disaster management plan for quick restoration of power supply in the event of earthquake?

(b) Discuss “Green House Effect” on Global Environment.

Q.9 (a) What are the key areas of IT interventions in the power distribution sector?

(b) Explain why utilities should adopt integrated IT systems rather than standalone applications.

Q.10 (a) Discuss the usefulness of SCADA for improving the operations of a power distribution utility.

(b) Discuss the reasons why DSM has not been taken up actively by utilities in the domestic and commercial sectors.