UNIT-II WIND ENERGY

1. What is the basic principle of wind energy conversion? 2. Describe the main considerations in selecting a site for wind generators. 3. Describe with a neat sketch the working of a wind energy conversion system (WECS) with main components and state its merits and demerits. 4. How WECS classified? Discuss in brief. 5. Describe horizontal axis type aero generators. State its merits and demerits. 6. Describe vertical axis type aero generators. State its merits and demerits. 7. What are the advantages of vertical machines over horizontal type? 8. What methods are used to overcome the fluctuating power generation of wind mill? 9. Describe with neat sketch wind energy storage. 10. Describe with neat sketch hybrid systems. 11. Describe the different schemes for wind electric generation. Also describe the generator control schemes. 12. Describe the main applications of wind energy, giving neat sketches. 13. Write short notes on: (i) Applications of wind energy (ii) Savonius rotor (iii) Darrius rotor (iv) Wind Energy storage.

UNIT-III BIO- ENERGY

1. 2. 3. 4. How biomass conversion takes places? What is the difference between biomass and biogas? Explain the process photosynthesis. What are the conditions, which are necessary for it. What is meant by anaerobic digestion? What are the factors, which affect biodigestion? Explain briefly. 5. How are biogas plants classified? Explain them briefly. 6. What are the merits and demerits of floating drum plant? 7. Name the various models of biogas plant. 8. Explain the constructional detail and working of KVIC digester. 9. What is meant by wet fermentation and dry fermentation? 10. Give a list of the materials used for biogas generation. 11. What are the techniques suggested for maintaining the biogas production? Explain. 12. Write the main application of biogas. 13. How are gasifiers classified? 14.