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Oee351 Renewable Energy Systems Question Bank

The document is a question bank for a course on Renewable Energy Systems, containing a variety of questions categorized into three sections based on marks. It covers topics such as biomass energy, wind energy, geothermal energy, ocean thermal energy conversion, and biogas generation, with questions ranging from definitions and comparisons to applications and processes. The questions are designed to assess understanding and application of renewable energy concepts and technologies.

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Oee351 Renewable Energy Systems Question Bank

The document is a question bank for a course on Renewable Energy Systems, containing a variety of questions categorized into three sections based on marks. It covers topics such as biomass energy, wind energy, geothermal energy, ocean thermal energy conversion, and biogas generation, with questions ranging from definitions and comparisons to applications and processes. The questions are designed to assess understanding and application of renewable energy concepts and technologies.

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OEE351 RENEWABLE ENERGY SYSTEMS QUESTION BANK

2 MARKS
1. How would you explain biomass energy and describe two of its applications?
2. What is the basic principle of biomass conversion?
3. Differentiate between thermochemical and biochemical conversion of biomass.
4. List the main features of biogas.
5. Compare Tidal and Wave Energy.
6. Mention two advantages of using hydrogen as a fuel.
7. Define Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion (OTEC) and mention the two conditions
necessary for setting up an OTEC plant?
8. Explain geothermal energy and its two types of wells used in geothermal energy
extraction?
9. Recall the meaning of a Wind Energy Conversion System and its two essential parts.
10. How does wind speed affect the power output of a wind turbine?

11. List the application of solar PV system.


12. What are the control systems used in wind energy generation?
13. Define biomass energy.
14. Tell the disadvantages of biogas generation?
15. List two types of biomass gasify.
16. Explain the term 'biogas'.
17. Infer fuel cells.
18. Show geothermal energy harnessed?
19. Name a mini-hydel power plant?
20. List two conversion techniques for tidal energy.

21. Define wind energy and mention any two advantages.


22. What are the factors influencing wind speed?
23. Define biomass and mention two sources of biomass energy.
24. What factors should be considered while selecting a site for a biogas plant?
25. What are WECS and classify them.
26. Compare Horizontal and Vertical Axis Wind Turbines.
27. Define Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion (OTEC) and mention one thermodynamic
cycle used.
28. List the types of biogas plants.
29. What is the principle behind geothermal energy extraction?
30. List any two tidal energy conversion techniques.
16 MARKS
1. Based on conversion principles, choose which method should they use and why for
small-scale industry wants to convert sugarcane bagasse into energy.
2. Identify the type of biogas plant should they use, batch or continuous and why for a
family prefers regular cooking gas supply from biogas

3. Consider a vehicle runs on hydrogen fuel. How does the energy conversion in the fuel
cell make it environmentally friendly compared to conventional engines?
4. An island nation with access to warm surface water and cold deep water wants to explore
renewable energy. Identify, how would an OTEC plant be beneficial there?

5. Explain the principles and processes involved in biomass conversion


technologies.
6. Explain the process of thermal gasification of biomass and its significance.

7. Analyze the different methods of harnessing geothermal energy and its


potential in India.
8. Classify the principles and utilization of OTEC, including the setting up of OTEC plants
and thermodynamic cycles.

9. Relate the process of biomass conversion technologies and classify the methods. Also,
discuss biogas generation in detail
10. What are the types of biogas plants? How are they selected and classified? Discuss the
pros and cons of biogas generation

11. Explain hydrogen energy and fuel cell technology. Discuss the potential of hydrogen
energy in India
12. Illustrate OTEC its principle and setup. Also, write a short note on mini-Hydel power
plants.

8 MARKS
1. A farm uses a wind turbine for irrigation pumping. How would the generator and control
system be configured to meet fluctuating energy needs?
2. You are tasked with installing a wind energy system for a telecom tower in a remote area.
What factors will you consider to ensure reliable operation?

3. Explain the components and working of a wind energy conversion system


(WECS).
4. Relate the characteristics and applications of wind energy in the context of sustainable
development.

5. Outline the principles of wind energy conversion. Discuss the various components of a
wind turbine with a neat sketch
6. Summarize wind assessment methods and explain the major components of a modern
wind turbine with a neat diagram.

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