M.Sc. DEGREE EXAMINATION, NOVEMBER 2017
Third Semester
Energy Science
WIND AND HYDRO ENERGY
(CBCS 2016 onwards)
Time 3 Hours Maximum 75 Marks
Part A (10 x 2 20)
Answer all the questions.
1. Define swept area.
2. What are the factors determine the output of wind
turbine?
3. Give the relationship between wind speed and height.
4. Write a brief note on wind charger.
5. Define the terms hydrology.
6. Define Francis water turbine?
7. What is known as wave power hydro plants?
8. What is pumped hydro storage power plant?
9. What are advantages of hydropower over the other
energy systems?
10. List of out some hydro power plant in India.
Sub. Code
540302
RW-896
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Part B x 5 25)
Answer all questions, choosing either or
11. Explain wind turbine size classes. How it is
correlated to wind power.
Or
How wind speed is associated to height of the
tower?
12. What are wind farms? Explain offshore wind farms.
Or
Discuss the planning and designs of wind turbine.
13. Discuss the current status of hydropower plant at
National and International levels.
Or
Write the classification of hydropower plants.
14. Explain ocean current power plants.
Or
Enumerate the advantages and disadvantages of
run of river power plants.
15. Discuss the cost structure of hydropower plant.
Or
Discuss the environmental problems related to large
hydropower projects.
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Part C 10 30)
Answer any three questions.
16. List out and explain the functions of wind tower
components.
17. Explain grid connected wind turbine. Mention it is
advantages.
18. Enumerate the technological advantages of micro, mini
and small hydro power systems.
19. Write a detailed note on pumped storage power plants.
20. Explain the factors related to selection of hydroelectric
power plants.
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