Matrusri Engineering College
#16-1-486, Saidabad,R.R.(Dist),Hyderabad - 500059.
Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering
B.E IV /IV (EEE), II SEM Internal Exam-I Date: 21-02-2017 (AN)
Subject: RENEWABLE ENERGY SOURCES ( EE471) Duration: 60M
Faculty: Mr.M.Srinivas Max. Marks: 20
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PART- A: Answer the following questions (6 X 1=6M)
1. What are the conventional and non-conventional energy sources?
2. What is bio-mass?
3. Compare wind power with traditional power generation.
4. Define (a) Surface Azimuth angle (b) Solar Azimuth angle
5. Explain the principle of forced convection.
6. What are the advantages & disadvantages of solar photovoltaic energy conversion?
PART B: Answer any two of the following questions (2 X 7 = 14M)
7. (a) Discuss the working principle of a Stirling engine. (5)
(b) Write the principle of operation of OTEC. (2)
8. (a) Explain the current-voltage characteristic of solar cell. Also define the fill factor. (5)
(b) Write short notes on classification of Non Conventional Energy Sources. (2)
9. (a) Discuss the working of flat plate collector. (5)
(b) Enumerate the different main applications of solar energy. (2)