Explore topic-wise MCQs in Wind Energy.

This section includes 10 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Wind Energy knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.

1.

Fixed speed WECS are equipped ________ generators.

A. squirrel-cage induction
B. squirrel induction
C. induction squirrel
D. doubly-fed induction
Answer» B. squirrel induction
2.

What is a fixed speed WECS?

A. WECS operating at differential speeds
B. WECS operating at non-differential speeds
C. WECS operating at variable speeds
D. WECS operating at constant speed
Answer» E.
3.

Power generation contains ________

A. mechanical systems
B. kinetic systems
C. electromagnetic and electrical subsystems
D. nuclear systems
Answer» D. nuclear systems
4.

Planetary shaft gearbox is not used in large turbines.

A. False
B. True
Answer» B. True
5.

Parallel shaft gearbox is used in small turbines.

A. False
B. True
Answer» C.
6.

What is a planetary shaft gearbox?

A. Input shaft and output shaft are aligned
B. Motor shaft and the speed controller shaft are on perpendicular planes
C. Motor shaft and the speed controller shaft are on parallel planes
D. Input shaft and output shaft are parallel
Answer» B. Motor shaft and the speed controller shaft are on perpendicular planes
7.

What are parallel shaft gears?

A. Motor shaft and the speed controller shaft are on perpendicular planes
B. Motor shaft and the speed controller shaft are on skewed planes
C. Motor shaft and the speed controller shaft are on diagonal planes
D. Motor shaft and the speed controller shaft are on parallel planes
Answer» E.
8.

What are the two types of gear boxes used in wind turbine?

A. VAWT and HAWT
B. Differential
C. Parallel shaft and planetary shaft
D. Manual transmission
Answer» D. Manual transmission
9.

Which of the following is a part of a general wind energy conversion system?

A. Server
B. Wind turbine
C. Cloud User
D. Service Provider
Answer» C. Cloud User
10.

What are wind energy conversion systems designed for?

A. To convert wind energy to mechanical energy
B. To convert wind energy to potential energy
C. To convert wind energy to electrical energy
D. To convert mechanical energy to wind energy
Answer» B. To convert wind energy to potential energy