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M.E. DEGREE EXAMINATION, NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2010. Elective Power Systems Engineering

PE 9272 POWER ELECTRONICS FOR RENEWABLE ENERGY SYSTEMS (Common to M.E. Power Electronics and Drives) (Regulation 2009)

Answer ALL questions.

PART A (10 2 = 20 marks) 1. 2. 3.

List out the salient features of renewable energy resources. What are fuel cells?

What are the merits of Squirrel cage Induction generators for wind energy conversion? What is the principle of operation of Induction generators? Draw the schematic of Boost converter. What are matrix converters? Differentiate between fixed and variable speed wind energy conversion systems. List out the issues to be addressed while integrating the solar PV systems with grid. What are Hybrid systems? What are the merits of Hybrid RES over the isolated RES? PART B (5 16 = 80 marks)

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(i) (ii)

What is Hydrogen energy? Explain the operation of Hydrogen energy system with a neat schematic. (8)

(b)

Explain the following with neat schematic (i) (ii) Wind energy conversion system Energy from the Ocean.

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Draw the Schematic of Permanent Magnet Synchronous generator and explain the construction and principle of operation in detail. Also discuss the characteristics and issues briefly. (16) Or

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(i) (ii)

Draw the block diagram of the solar PV system and explain the principle of operation in detail. (8)

(b)

Explain the following in detail (i) (ii) AC voltage controller

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Draw the schematic of Buck-Boost converter and explain the operation in detail. (8)

Explain the principle of operation and constructional features of Squirrel Cage Induction generator with a neat diagram. Analyze the merits and demerits of the above. (16)

Voltage control in PWM inverters.

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(a)

(i) (ii)

Explain the stand alone operation of variable speed wind energy conversion system. (8) Explain the block diagram of SCIG based wind energy conversion system. (8)

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Explain the operation of grid integrated PMSG system with a neat block diagram. (8) Write short notes on grid integrated solar system. (8)

(ii)

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Explain the impact of renewable energy generation on environment in detail. (8)

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(a)

(i) (ii)

With a neat schematic explain the integration of wind energy system with solar thermal system. (11)

(b)

Draw the block diagram of the Hybrid Renewable energy system which integrates Wind energy system and Solar PV system and explain the operation in detail. Also explain the issues and challenges in the operation of Hybrid systems. (16)

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Explain the need of Hybrid systems for the renewable energy power generation. (5)