BEE654B- Technologies of Renewable Energy Sources Solved Super Important Questions

Module 1

1] Discuss causes of energy scarcity. Mention factors to be considered for solving energy crunch problems.

2] Explain the Factors Affecting Energy Resource Development

3] Briefly explain energy resources and its classification

4] Explain worldwide renewable energy availability and Indian Renewable Energy Availability

5] With necessary diagram, explain layers of the sun

6] Define the following terms:
i) Hour Angle (ω)
ii)Declination Angle (δ)
iii)Latitude Angle (ϕ)
iv)Solar Altitude Angle (α) and zenith angle
v)Surface Azimuth Angle (γ)
vi)Incident Angle (θ)

7] With a neat diagram, explain Rankine cycle of electricity production

Module 2

1] Define Solar Collectors. List the Advantages and Disadvantages of Concentrating Collectors over Flat Plate Collectors

2] With a schematic diagram, explain working of a Stirling engine ( Parabolic Dish–Stirling Engine System)

3] With a neat diagrams, explain solar water heating system

4] Explain the applications of solar water heating system

5] With a neat diagrams, explain solar pond power generation

6] Discuss about different solar cell materials and Factors Limiting the Efficiency of the Cell

7] Explain applications of solar cells

8] Discuss about the advantages and disadvantages of PV systems

9] With a neat diagram, explain the IV characteristics of a solar cell

Module 3

1] State and explain methods of hydrogen production technologies

2] Discuss the Benefits, applications, advantages and disadvantages of hydrogen energy

3] Discuss the considerations and guidelines for wind turbine site selection

4] With a neat sketch, explain dry steam based geothermal power plant

5] With a neat sketch, explain Flash Geothermal Power Plants

6] With a neat sketch, explain Binary Cycle-Based Geothermal Plants

7] With necessary diagram, explain waste recovery management scheme

8] Write the advantages and disadvantages of waste recycling

Module 4

1] With neat diagram , explain single basin and two basin tidal power plants

2] Explain Theory of Gasification and gasification process

3] Explain Gasifier Classifications/ With the help of diagram, explain gasifier and their classification.

4] Explain the chemistry of reaction process in gasification.

5] Explain biological and chemical stages of anaerobic digestion

6] Brief on biogas plants feeds and their characteristics

7] With a neat diagram ,explain floating dome type biogas plant. List the advantages and disadvantages of this type of plant

8] With a neat diagram ,explain fixed dome type biogas plant. List the advantages and disadvantages of this type of plant

Module 5

1] Explain various devices for harnessing wave energy

2] Explain Oscillating Water Column Devices (OWC)

3] Write the advantages and disadvantages of wave power

4] Discuss motion in the sea waves

5] Explain two main types of OTEC plants
i) land-based and
ii) floating. / Distinguish between land based OTEC power plants and floating
OTEC power plants

6] With a neat sketch, explain closed cycle and hybrid cycle in OTEC cycle

7] Discuss application of OTEC in addition to produce electricity

8] Discuss the Benefits, advantages and disadvantages of OTEC