Question Bank-2

1 List the basic component of wind mill and draw the wind energy conservation system
2 Derive the one dimensional momentum theory and Beltz’s limit for the wind mill.
3 State the assumption in momentum theory and draw the variation of pressure and
velocity in wind mill.
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Explain importance of drag and lift force in wind power generation
5 Describe the effect of different parameter on the power generating capacity of wind mill.
Also explain control mechanism of a wind turbine.
6 Explain criteria for site selection of wind energy conversion system
7 A horizontal shaft, propeller type wind turbine is located in area having following wind
characteristics: speed of wind 10m/s at 1 atm and 15°C, Calculate the following:
1. Air density
2. Total power density in wind stream
3. Maximum and actual possible obtainable power density
4. Total power from wind turbine of 120m diameter
5. Torque and axial thrust on wind turbine operating at 40 rpm and at maximum
efficiency of 42%.
8 Explain solidity, tip speed ratio and power co-efficient for wind mill.
9 Discuss problems in operating large wind power generation.
10 Explain basic principle of wind energy conversion
11 State advantages of wind energy
12 State the principle of Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion (OTEC). Describe the working
of closed cycle OTEC system with schematic diagram.
13 Explain return of investment (ROI)? Write down its limitation.
14 State working principle and components of MHD generator

16 What is simple payback period? How it helpful to investor?

17 Explain in brief geothermal energy scenario in India and worldwide. List various
research organizations working on geothermal energy.
18 Write brief note on clean development mechanisms.
19 Define following terms: Annual cost, present worth value, life cycle cost.
20 With usual notations derive an expression for cumulative savings.
21 Define term Tidal Range. Explain ‘Double basin tidal power plant.
22 For an 12,00,000/- investment in solar energy equipment which meets 55% of annual
load of 155 GJ. If first year fuel cost is Rs. 750 per GJ and expected to inflate at 10% per
year. Calculate (1) undiscounted payback time (2) discounted payback time if discount
future cost at rate 9%.
23 Explain the working of vapour dominated geothermal system with neat sketch.