NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF TRANSPORT

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORT AND ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY

TEST TWO
Module Name: Renewable Energy
Module Code: MEU 0209

Open book
1. Time : collect before 0900hrs, 01th July, 2021

Question One
a) Define the following terms
i. Renewable Energy
ii. Solar cell
iii. Pyrolysis
iv. Combustion
b) By the use of examples distinguish between thermal chemical energy
conversion from biochemical energy conversion

Question Two
Explain the steps for biogas production with their respective type of the bacteria
(15 Marks)

Question Three
Glazing of solar collectors is among the way that can be used to prevent heat
losses through convection, radiation and conduction from solar collectors. Below
is the section of single glazed flat plate solar collectors.

Show that heat loss from single glazed collector is given by:

SECTION B

Question Four
By using the PV system sizing information from the table below, Calculate

i. The total daily load energy demand

ii. Daily system charge requirement

Appliance Voltage (v) Power (watts) Time (hours)

Kitchen lamps 12V 10 W 5 hours
Bedroom Lamp 12V 8W 3 hour
14” Color TV 12V 80W 6 hours

Question Five

Assume you are an energy engineer and your country is facing a problem of air
pollution associated with exhaust vehicle emissions. What recommendations will you
provide as part of a problem solution?