Q.1
14 Marks(a)
List the types of generator used in wind power plant.
(b)
Write Betz Law and mention betz limit value in case of wind turbine.
(c)
Explain Converter control techniques in case of Wind power.
Gujarat Technological UniversitySummer 2025 examination
GTU 3160917 Wind And Solar Energy Summer 2025 Question Paper & PDF
B.E. · Electrical Engineering · Semester 6 · Subject code 3160917
- Total
- 70 marks
- To pass
- 23 marks (33%)
- Duration
- 2.5 Hours 10:30 AM – 1:00 PM
- Questions
- 5 with internal choice
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Q.2
14 Marks(a)
Define Cut in speed, Cut out speed and Tip speed ratio
(b)
Write short note on DFIG type of Wind Generator.
(c)
Classify and Explain Fixed and Variable speed wind turbines
OR
(c)
List out various solar thermal applications & explain any one in detail.
Q.3
14 Marks(a)
Write the short note on battery sizing.
(b)
List the advantage and limitation of Solar Energy.
(c)
What is Maximum Power Point Tracking (MPPT) system? & Explain P & O algorithm to track maximum power from solar PV System.
OR
(a)
Explain the concept of central receiver.
(b)
Write short note on box type solar cooker.
(c)
Draw & explain the I-V and P-V characteristics of Solar cell.
Q.4
14 Marks(a)
Define :
i)Solar Azimuth Angle,
ii)Zenith Angle,
iii)Hour Angle
(b)
Explain solar passive heating and cooling system.
(c)
Explain solar Refrigeration and Air conditioning System.
OR
(a)
Explain solar cell, module and array.
(b)
Explain stall control & pitch control of wind power.
(c)
Explain the importance & working of solar water pump.
Q.5
14 Marks(a)
Define air mass & explain it.
(b)
Differentiate Grid-Connected System and Standalone system
(c)
Explain the modeling of elements in hybrid PV-wind system briefly.
OR
(a)
Describe various types of power quality issues.
(b)
What are the grid code technical requirements?
(c)
Classify the solar thermal collectors. Explain the construction & working of solar flat plate collector.
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Official Gujarat Technological University (GTU) examination paper for Wind And Solar Energy (Summer 2025, B.E. · Electrical Engineering, Sem 6). Features complete 70-mark regular & remedial examination pattern, official marking distribution across all 5 questions, and direct 1-click official PDF download.
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