IGNOU BEY-013 Assignment 2026
Energy Conversion and Energy Storage
Last updated by IGNOU: 30 Sept 2026. Guide written from the official PDF on 19 Oct 2026, 01:49 pm.
| Course code | BEY-013 |
|---|---|
| Course title | Energy Conversion and Energy Storage |
| Programme | BSCAEY |
| Assignment code | BEY013/TMA/2026 |
| Session | July 2026, January 2026 |
| Maximum marks | 100 |
| Weightage | 30% |
| Last date (June exam) | 30 Apr 2027 |
| Last date (December exam) | 31 Oct 2026 |
| Medium | English |
About the BEY-013 assignment
The BEY-013 assignment covers energy conversion and storage, magnetic materials, DC machines, power electronics, MHD power generation and cogeneration. It also includes fuels, biomass conversion, batteries, hydrogen production, fuel cells and capacitors.
This tutor-marked assignment has 10 compulsory questions worth 10 marks each. Questions 1–9 have two parts carrying 5 marks each, while Question 10 asks for four short notes worth 10 marks in total. Several questions require sketches or diagrams. The assignment contributes 30% to continuous evaluation.
What the assignment asks
| Question | Marks | Topic |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 | 5+5 | Explain electro-conversion systems and magnetic hysteresis, illustrating the latter with a sketch. |
| Q2 | 5+5 | Explain the function of a DC generator's commutator and the meaning and significance of back EMF. |
| Q3 | 5+5 | Discuss mechanical conversion for large-scale electrical energy storage and the role of power electronics in connecting electromagnetic storage to an AC grid. |
| Q4 | 5+5 | Describe an MHD power plant with a schematic and explain types of cogeneration systems using examples. |
| Q5 | 5+5 | Define and classify energy storage, then explain a solar energy storage system with a sketch. |
| Q6 | 5+5 | Discuss fuel classification and the significance of properties used to characterise gaseous and liquid fuels. |
| Q7 | 5+5 | Describe theoretical determination of fuel calorific value and the factors governing the choice of a biomass conversion process. |
| Q8 | 5+5 | Define batteries, outline their classification and applications, and explain steam methane reforming. |
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