Reg. No. Question Paper Code : 43921 M.E. DEGREE EXAMINATION, MAY/JUNE 2015. Elective Power Systems Engineering PS 7004 — SOLAR AND ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEMS (Common to M.E. Power Electronics and Drives and M.E. Electrical Drives and Embedded Control) (Regulation 2013) ‘Time : Three hours Maximum : 100 marks Answer ALL questions. PART A— (10 x 2 = 20 marks) What are the properties of solar cell? Draw the equivalent circuit of solar cell. What is the use of blocking diodes in power conditioning system? Define Loss of Load Probability (LLP). What are the safety measures adopted in grid connected system? What is distributed grid connected PV system? Differentiate between thermal energy and chemical energy storage system. PARRA OP ew What is the various Battery Energy Storage Test (BEST) facility in solar system? 9. Where the solar power is used in satellite communication? 10. Draw the schematic diagram of solar battery charger. PART B — (5 x 16 = 80 marks) 11. (@) @ Explain the characteristics of sunlight. @) (i) Explain in detail the behaviour of solar cells. 8) Or (6) Explain in detail with necessary diagram the various interconnections in PV cell. (a6)12. 13, 14, 16, @) ) (a) “® (a) ) @) @) @ Draw and explain the power conditioning system for standalone PV system. (10) (ii) How the power is regulated in standalone PV system? © Or @ Explain with an example the design procedure of standalone PV system a0) Gi) Write briefly about the sizing of standalone PV system. (6) Explain in detail the design issues for central power stations. (16) Or i) Write in detail about the economic aspect of grid connected PV systems. @) Gi) Briefly explain about the international PV programs. (8) Explain in detail about solar thermal energy storage system. (a6) Or i). What is the impact of intermittent generation in solar systems. (8) (i) Write short notes on pumped hydroelectric energy storage. ® Draw and explain the solar pumping system. (a6) Or Explain any two direct drive applications in detail. a6) e 43921