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.

_______ speed WECS is the most flexible in terms of the generator used.

A. Full variable
B. Limited variable
C. Half variable
D. Fixed
Answer» B. Limited variable
2.

Which of the following is a flowchart depicting WECS modelling?

A. Wind turbine aerodynamic model gear train model power grid generator (PMSG/DFIG)
B. Wind turbine aerodynamic model generator (PMSG/DFIG) gear train model power grid
C. Wind turbine aerodynamic model generator (PMSG/DFIG) power grid gear train model
D. Wind turbine aerodynamic model gear train model generator (PMSG/DFIG) power grid
Answer» E.
3.

Which of the following generators are mostly used in WECS?

A. PMSG and SCIG
B. DFIG and SCIG
C. DFIG and PMSG
D. VAWT and HAWT
Answer» D. VAWT and HAWT
4.

What is super-synchronous mode in doubly-fed induction generator (DFIG)?

A. Rotor runs below synchronous speed
B. Rotor runs above synchronous speed
C. Rotor runs at synchronous speed
D. Rotor takes power from AC mains
Answer» C. Rotor runs at synchronous speed
5.

What is sub-synchronous mode in doubly-fed induction generator (DFIG)?

A. Rotor runs below synchronous speed
B. Rotor runs above synchronous speed
C. Rotor runs at synchronous speed
D. Slip power is fed into AC power supply
Answer» B. Rotor runs above synchronous speed
6.

What is the function of grid side converter?

A. To ensure operation at low power factor
B. To control generator in terms of reactive power
C. To control generator in terms of active power
D. To control the DC-link voltage
Answer» E.
7.

What is the function of rotor side converter?

A. To control the DC-link voltage
B. To ensure operation at large power factor
C. To control generator in terms of active and reactive power
D. To ensure operation at low power factor
Answer» D. To ensure operation at low power factor
8.

Which of the following components are used as converters in power electronics converter?

A. BJT
B. Earphone
C. IGBT
D. Wi-Fi driver
Answer» D. Wi-Fi driver
9.

Which generator is used in variable speed WECS?

A. Squirrel-cage induction
B. Doubly-fed induction
C. Induction squirrel
D. Induction generator
Answer» C. Induction squirrel
10.

How is the speed varied in limited variable speed WECS?

A. Variable rotor resistance
B. Fixed rotor resistance
C. Fixed capacitance
D. Variable rotor
Answer» B. Fixed rotor resistance