2MAY 2018CFN) | Reg, No. Question Paper Code : 72070 M.E/M.Tech. DEGREE EXAMINATION, APRIL/MAY 2018 ‘Third Semester M.E. Electrical Drives and Embedded Control PX 7301 - POWER ELECTRONICS FOR RENEWABLE ENERGY SYSTEMS (Common to : M.E. Energy Enginecring/M.E. Power Electronics and Drives and M.E. Power Systems Engineering) (Regulations 2013) Time : Three Hours Maximum : 100 Marks Answer ALL questions PART~A (10x2=20 Marks) . List down the types of solar collectors. Ss Mention any 4 GHG’s. 2 Write down the principle of operation of Induction generator. x Draw the line diagram of DFIG. Mention the factors considered in selection of inverter and battery sizing. os Define matrix converter. a Mention the advantages and disadvantages of PMSG based WECS. @ Define islanding. 2 Classify the types of hybrid system with range. 10. Mention the need for hybrid systems in today’s energy scenario. PART-B (5*13=65 Marks) 11, a) Explain the following with neat schematics. (3) 1) Hydrogen energy system. Il) Energy from ocean. (OR) b) Explain in detail about the operation of two different fuel cells. (a3)72070 12. 13. 14, 16. a) Explain briefly on working and operation principle of PMSG in wind power plant. (3) (OR) b) Discuss the working principle of SCIG with its slip-torque characteristics and give its advantage for operating with wind turbine. (3) a) Explain the operation of following converters : (13), 1) Three phase AC voltage controller. 1) PWM inverters. (OR) b) Explain in detail about the operation of solar photovoltaic system with line commutated inverters. 7 as) a) Write a brief note on stand-alone operation of fixed and variable speed WECS. (13) (OR) b) Explain in detail about the operation of grid integrated solar PV system. (18) a) Discuss briefly on series and switched configuration of hybrid energy systems. (a3) (OR) b) Explain in detail the P & O and incremental conductance algorithm with necessary flowchart (a3) PART-C (1x15=15 Marks) a) Explain the operation and control of matrix converter with its circuit diagram and switching condition. (15) (OR) b) Design and develop with a neat block diagram a 5kw, (Solar py + wind) hybrid power system with Battery Energy Storage System (BESS). Explain the'control of 5kw, (solar pv + wind) hybrid power system. (15)