Explore topic-wise MCQs in Wind Energy.

This section includes 15 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.

Capacitors do not suffer from ________

A. dielectric breakdown
B. material dependence
C. excess electric potential
D. memory effect
Answer» E.
2.

Flywheels are used in uninterrupted power supply (UPS).

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
3.

The central shaft in a flywheel energy storage device rotates on two magnetic bearings.

A. False
B. True
Answer» C.
4.

How does a flow battery energy storage work?

A. Electrolyte tanks pumps electrodes current
B. Electrolyte tanks pumps current electrodes
C. Electrolyte tanks current electrodes pumps
D. Electrolyte tanks electrodes current pumps
Answer» B. Electrolyte tanks pumps current electrodes
5.

Which of the following are used for large scale battery energy storage?

A. Li-ion batteries
B. Capacitors
C. Lead acid
D. Reservoirs
Answer» D. Reservoirs
6.

Which of the following best indicates the flow diagram of power generation mode in compressed air energy storage?

A. Storage LPT HPT generator
B. Storage HPT LPT generator
C. Storage LPT generator HPT
D. HPT Storage LPT generator
Answer» C. Storage LPT generator HPT
7.

Which of the following best indicates the flow diagram of storage mode in compressed air energy storage?

A. Power from grid motor compressor storage
B. Power from grid motor storage compressor
C. Power from grid compressor motor storage
D. Motor power from grid compressor storage
Answer» B. Power from grid motor storage compressor
8.

What is a major disadvantage with pumped hydro-electric system?

A. No dependence on geographical locations
B. Small scale construction for effective functioning
C. Low initial costs of construction
D. Depends on specific geographical locations for the construction of the two reservoirs
Answer» E.
9.

Which of the following is an application of pumped hydro-electric storage?

A. Energy source
B. Frequency regulation only in pumping mode
C. Frequency regulation in both pumping and generation modes
D. Absorbs power to increase the net expenses
Answer» D. Absorbs power to increase the net expenses
10.

How does pumped hydro-electric storage work?

A. Pumps water from higher level to a lower level
B. Pumps water from lower level to higher level
C. Uses electrical energy present in the water
D. Uses nuclear energy present in the water molecules
Answer» C. Uses electrical energy present in the water
11.

Efficiency of pumped hydro-electric storage is in the range of _________

A. 50% 80%
B. 80% 120%
C. 10% 20%
D. 45% 50%
Answer» B. 80% 120%
12.

Which of the following have large power (>50MW) and storage capacities (>100MWh)?

A. Memory effect
B. Battery energy storage (BES) and flow battery energy storage
C. Super capacitor energy storage and flywheel energy storage
D. Pumped hydro-electric storage and underground pumped hydro-electric storage
Answer» E.
13.

What is memory effect?

A. Electro-hydrogen generation
B. Pumped storage
C. Remembering a charging level
D. Electric grid
Answer» D. Electric grid
14.

What is charge-to-discharge ratio?

A. Time taken to charge the device
B. Ratio of time taken to charge the device relative to the time taken to discharge the device
C. Ratio of the amount of charge during charging cycle to the amount of charge during discharge cycle
D. Time taken to discharge the device
Answer» C. Ratio of the amount of charge during charging cycle to the amount of charge during discharge cycle
15.

What is depth of discharge?

A. Percentage of the battery that is discharged during a cycle
B. Percentage of the battery that is discharged
C. Amount of charge discharged from a battery during a cycle
D. Amount of charge discharged from a battery
Answer» B. Percentage of the battery that is discharged