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The document provides instructions for candidates in the Electrical and Electronics Engineering Department at Nairobi National Polytechnic, outlining questions related to photovoltaic (PV) systems, including hazards, desirable features, energy demand calculations, electrical injuries, voltage drop calculations, site survey objectives, and system documentation requirements. Candidates are required to attempt all questions, which cover both theoretical and practical aspects of solar PV installations. The document emphasizes the importance of safety, design considerations, and proper evaluation of PV systems.

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Solar Cat 1

The document provides instructions for candidates in the Electrical and Electronics Engineering Department at Nairobi National Polytechnic, outlining questions related to photovoltaic (PV) systems, including hazards, desirable features, energy demand calculations, electrical injuries, voltage drop calculations, site survey objectives, and system documentation requirements. Candidates are required to attempt all questions, which cover both theoretical and practical aspects of solar PV installations. The document emphasizes the importance of safety, design considerations, and proper evaluation of PV systems.

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@TNNP2025

NAIROBI NATIONAL POLYTECHNIC


ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES

Attempt All questions


All Questions carry equal marks

1.a) State ANY TWO Hazards associated with PV systems work in the following
categories and explain the prevention measures in each case
i) Physical,
ii) Electrical
iii) Chemical (9 marks)
b) Explain any TWO desirable features of an iron sheet roof mounted solar PV module
installation
C) A client in Marsabit has a the following loads which he requires to be supplied by SHS
AC Solar PV.

Appliance No. DC or Voltage Wattage Daily Hrs. Wattage consumption


AC (V) (W) of use (Watt-hrs.)
Indoor lights 10 DC 12 9 3
Security Lights 4 DC 12 11 4
Radio 1 DC 12 10 5
Colour TV 1 AC 240 40 3
Refrigerator 1 AC 240 75 10
Water dispenser 1 AC 240 45 3
Total Daily Energy Demand (Wh)

i) . Determine the clients daily energy demand


ii) Design the system and recommend the ratings and numbers
 PV array
 Batteries
 Charge controller
 Inverter
Consider :
- Available battery is 12V 100 Ah
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- Available Module is KYOCERA 120 W: I SC = 7.45 A, I MP = 7.10 A


- Inverter losses = 30%
(15 marks)

2. a ) State THREE main types of electrical injuries that are likely to occur in Solar PV work.
(3marks)
b) A certain circuit with a nominal voltage of 12V DC draws a current of 7.5 A
and has a one way distance of 10m. Determine the voltage drop in the
cable if :
i) 5 mm2 cable with a coefficient of resistance of 0.0183 is used
ii) 10 mm2 cable with a coefficient of resistance of 0.0165 is used
(5 marks)
c) Explain ANY FIVE objectives of a site survey for a PV installation (10 marks)

3.a) state the full meaning of the following abbreviations and then explain them
i) BIPV
ii) VRLA battery
iii) LVD (6 marks)
b) Explain the following terms as used in Solar PV systems
i) Balanced connection of batteries in parallel
ii) Peak Sun Hours (4 marks)

4.a) State ANY TWO possible causes of failure of the following PV components.
i) PV modules
ii) Flooded type solar PV batteries (4 marks)
b) Explain ANY THREE objectives of a site survey with regard to PV Array and
equipment location.
(6 marks)
5. a) State FOUR key requirements of system documentation required by the ERC on
completion of system installation.
(2 marks)
b) Explain the THREE steps of evaluating a completed PV installation before
educating the end user and handing over the installation.
(6 marks)

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