Q.P.

Code: 13EE704 R13

B.Tech IV Year I Semester Regular Examinations, November 2016

RENEWABLE ENERGY SOURCES
(Electrical & Electronics Engineering)
Time: 3 hours Max. Marks: 70
Answer One Question from each Unit of Part- A (4X14=56M)
Answer 14 bits from Part-B (14x1=14M)
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PART-A

UNIT I
1) a. Define the following terms
i. Diffuse radiation
ii. Hour angle 7M
iii. Latitude angle
iv. Zenith angle
b. What are the different main applications of solar energy? Describe a hot water supply 7M
System.
(OR)
2) a. What are the various types of solar energy collectors? Explain in detail with neat sketches. 7M
b. What is the Principle of solar photovoltaic power generation? What are the main 7M
elements of a pv system?

UNIT II
3) a. Discuss the Horizontal axis and Vertical axis Wind Turbines with neat sketches 7M
b. What are the advantages and disadvantages of wind energy system? 7M
(OR)
4) a. State the essential features of a probable site for a wind form 7M
b. Derive the expression for power developed due to wind and Prove that the maximum 7M
power coefficient (Cp) for a wind mill is (16/ 27).

UNIT III
5) a. What are the different types of biogas digesters? Explain them 7M
b. What are the factors affecting biogas generation 7M
(OR)
6) a Explain anaerobic digestion for biogas in detail 7M
b Briefly describe the concept of Vapour dominated Hydro geothermal Resources. 7M

UNIT IV
7) a. Describe with a neat diagram the working of a closed cycle OTEC system. 7M
b. Explain with a neat diagram the Oscillating Water Column (OWC) wave power 7M
machine.
(OR)
8) a. What are the advantages and limitations of small scale hydro-electric power 7M
generation
b. Describe the difference between spring tides, neap tides, high tide, and low 7M
tide.

PART B

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(14X1=14M)

9) Answer the following

a. Define solar constant.
b. What is declination angle ().
c. What are the instruments used for measuring solar radiation and sunshine?
d. Explain the term nacelle.
e. Define Tip speed ratio.

f. What type of generators is preferred for wind power generation

g. Explain the term Yaw control
h. What are the applications of biogas?
i. What is bio mass?
j. How are geothermal resources classified?
k. What is Direct Energy conversion device?
l. Differentiate tide and wave.
m. Give the classification of wave energy conversion machines.
n. What are the limitations of tidal power?