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The document outlines questions from the November 2023 and April 2024 exam papers for the Renewable Energy Power Plants course (TED 5033A), covering topics from non-conventional resources to solar energy systems. It includes various parts focusing on definitions, classifications, processes, diagrams, and calculations related to renewable energy sources. The questions are divided into two modules, addressing both theoretical concepts and practical applications in renewable energy technology.

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REPP_Module1_Module2_Combined

The document outlines questions from the November 2023 and April 2024 exam papers for the Renewable Energy Power Plants course (TED 5033A), covering topics from non-conventional resources to solar energy systems. It includes various parts focusing on definitions, classifications, processes, diagrams, and calculations related to renewable energy sources. The questions are divided into two modules, addressing both theoretical concepts and practical applications in renewable energy technology.

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Renewable Energy Power Plants (TED 5033A)

Module 1 and Module 2 questions extracted from the November 2023 and April 2024
question papers.

November 2023 Question Paper

Module 1
PART A: List any two examples for non-conventional resources.

PART A: List the Classification of small hydel power plants based on head.

PART A: Define biomass.

PART B: Define renewable energy source and state its need.

PART B: List any three advantages of geothermal power plant.

PART B: Explain the process of anaerobic digestion.

PART C: Draw the schematic diagram of a small hydel power plant and specify the functions
of each part. OR Illustrate the working principle of binary cycle geothermal power plant.

Module 2
PART A: The rate of incident energy per unit area of a surface is termed as ______.

PART A: Define megawatt peak with respect to solar photovoltaic system.

PART B: List the classification of solar collectors with examples.

PART B: Explain the working principle of solar cell with a neat diagram.

PART C: Draw and explain V/I characteristics of a PV module. OR Illustrate the concept of
solar pond.

PART C: Following are the loads in a solar PV system: Three 18 W fluorescent lamps (6
h/day), Two 60 W fans (7 h/day), One 150 W TV (5 h/day). Calculate (a) Daily solar energy
requirement in Wh/day (b) Number of 12 V, 100 Ah batteries required for 2 days
autonomy. Assume depth of discharge = 60%. OR Calculate the number of 110 Wp solar
panels required to charge 5 nos. of 12 V, 100 Ah batteries connected in parallel. Assume
charging current = 1/10 of Ah rating.

April 2024 Question Paper

Module 1
PART A: Write any two conventional sources of energy.
PART A: Match the following: Pelton wheel, Francis turbine, Kaplan turbine with High head,
Medium head, Low head.

PART B: Explain the biomass gasification process.

PART C: With a neat sketch explain the working of fixed dome-type biogas plant. OR Draw
the schematic diagram of the flash steam geothermal power plant and explain the
operations.

PART C: Compare between conventional and non-conventional sources of energy. OR


Explain the floating drum-type biogas plant with a neat sketch.

Module 2
PART A: Write any two examples of concentrated type solar collectors.

PART A: List any two factors considered while installing solar panel.

PART B: Draw the structure of a parabolic trough-type solar collector and label its parts.

PART B: Describe the working of buck converter.

PART C: Draw a neat diagram of a flat plate solar collector and explain its working. OR With
block diagram explain the working of a grid connected photovoltaic system.

PART C: A house has three 18 W fluorescent lamps (4 h/day), one 60 W fan (6 h/day), and
one 75 W LED TV (5 h/day). Powered by 12 Vdc, 110 Wp PV module. Determine (1) Solar
energy consumption in Wh/day (2) Size of PV panel (3) Rating of inverter. Assume panel
generation factor = 3.4 and 30% loss. OR Calculate the number of 110 Wp solar panels
required to charge 4 nos. of 12 V, 100 Ah batteries connected in parallel. Assume charging
current = 1/10 of Ah rating.

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