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03000EE367092003

Pages: 2

Name:

APJ ABDUL KALAM TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY
Fifth semester B.Tech degree examinations (S) September 2020

Course Code: EE367
Course Name: New and Renewable Energy Systems

PARTA

Answer all questions, each carries 5 marks.
What is the present status of various modes of renewable power generations in
India? Explain.
Differentiate between Pyranometer and Pyrheliometer.
Explain the practical equivalent circuit of a solar cell.
With the help of a block diagram explain the working of a hybrid OTEC.
List out the advantages and disadvantages of wind energy conversion systems.
Classify wind power plants based on principle of operation.
With neat figure explain the working of a KVIC biogas plant.
What are the factors that affect biogas generation

PART 0
Answer any two full questions, each carries 10 marks.

Elucidate the necessity of energy storage in the context of renewable sources of
energy
Compare between conventional and non-conventional energy resources
Explain the following terms related to solar geometry
(i) Hour Angle (ii) Altitude Angle (iii) Zenith Angle (iv) Surface azimuth angle
Explain the working of a central tower collector with a neat diagram
Explain sizing and necessity with reference to energy storage
Explain construction of solar flat plate collector with a neat diagram
PART C

Answer any two full questions, each carries 10 marks.
Explain any two application of solar PV systems with block diagrams.
With a neat diagram explain the Grid connected PV systems
List out the advantages and disadvantages of a tidal power plant

Explain the site-selection criteria for OTEC plants

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Duration: 3 Hours

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