Renewable Power Generation (EX-503 (C)) - Important Questions

Discuss the renewable / non-conventional energy scenario, prospects and future in India, including advantages, limitations and most prominent sources.

Explain renewable energy sources with special reference to the renewable energy scenario in Tamil Nadu, India.

Calculate the sun's altitude angle and azimuth angle at 9 AM solar time on September 1st for a location at latitude of 23 deg N.

Calculate fill factor, maximum power and cell efficiency given Voc, Isc, Vm, Im, light intensity and cell area.

Describe the classification of solar energy collectors.

Explain the principle of conversion of solar energy into heat energy.

Explain with block diagram the components of WECS / horizontal-axis wind mill and function of each component.

Explain the principle of wind power generation.

Discuss wind characteristics, performance and limitations in energy conversion system.

Explain with a neat diagram the power generation system using landfill gas and its basic advantages.

Illustrate a community biogas plant and list the main problems encountered in its operation.

Explain the concept of hybrid systems.

With a neat diagram, explain the principle of the closed Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion (OTEC) system.

Explain the different methods used for hydrogen storage and discuss their advantages and disadvantages.

Explain how hydrogen fuel cells are classified.

Explain how agriculture and organic waste cause considerable environmental problems.