Question Bank

Module 1

1.Explain the types of Tidal power plants.

2.Explain the significance of Renewable energy and present RE scenario in India.

3. Explain the impact of electric power generation on environment.

4.Explain various Biomass energy conversion systems.

5. Explain various types of OTEC systems.

6. Explain the impact of Renewable energy power generation on environment.

7. Describe any five types of fuel cell.

8. Explain the need for hydrogen energy storage systems.

9. Explain with neat diagram Anderson and Claude cycle OTEC systems.

10. Explain with neat diagram vertical and horizontal axis wind mill.

Module 2

1.Explain the working of induction generator.

2.Describe clarkes transformation method.

3.Explain the principle of operation of Permanent Magnet Synchronous Generator

4.Discuss the operation of SCIG in detail with proper analysis.

5.Explain the modelling of squirrel cage induction generator.

6.Explain the operation of Doubly fed Induction Generator.

7.Explain the need for transformation between reference frames.

8.Explain the constructional features,advantages and disadvantages of DFIG.

9.Explain the principle of operation and constructional features of PMSG.

Module 3

1.Explain the I V characteristics of Solar PV system

2.Explain the block diagram of Solar Photovoltaic system.

3. Explain the Power converters used for Solar Energy Conversion.

4. Describe the operation of line commuted converter under inversion mode with the help of neat circuit
diagram and necessary waveforms.

5. Describe the operation of Buck-Boost Converter in detail.

6. Explain the working of Ac-Dc-Ac with neat circuit diagram for wind energy conversion.

7. Describe the operation of Boost Converter with neat circuit diagram and waveforms.

8. Describe the working and operation of a matrix converter with neat circuit diagram.

9. Explain sizing inverter for a solar PV system.

 Module 4

1.Explain various rotors used in wind mill.

2..Explain the components of a wind turbine system.

3. Explain classification of Solar PV systems.

4.. Explain various Grid connected issues and its impact on system stability.

5.. Explain hybrid energy conversion system with neat diagram.

6. Explain the importance of MPPT in the operation of Photovoltaic system.

7. Compare variable speed turbine versus constant speed turbine.

8. Describe the operation of Wind-PV hybrid system.

9. Describe the operating principle of Maximum Power Point Tracking Energy Conversion system.
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