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Explain stand-alone PV system with necessary diagram

Discuss the effect of temperature and insolation on the characteristics of solar
cell. Draw the P-V characteristics of Solar cell under varying temperature and
irradiation level

What is meant by “bio fouling” and what is effect on OTEC. What are the
methods used avoid this problem.

PART D
Answer any two full questions, each carries 10 marks.
Write brief notes on the classification of wind energy conversion system

Explain the production of producer gas from biomass.

Compare the construction and performance of floating drum type and fixed dome
type biogas plants with the help of neat sketches.

Explain the factors that affect the nature of wind in an area.

Derive the expression for power output of a wind turbine.

Discuss the selection criteria of turbines for a small hydro project.

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