Practice Use of Shade Covers and Floating PV Panels - 18.4.6 | 18. Introduction | Hydrology & Water Resources Engineering - Vol 2
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18.4.6 - Use of Shade Covers and Floating PV Panels

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What are shade covers used for?

💡 Hint: Think about their role in protecting water from sun exposure.

Question 2

Easy

Give one benefit of floating PV panels.

💡 Hint: Remember: dual purpose is key!

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Interactive Quizzes

Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.

Question 1

What dual benefit do floating PV panels provide?

  • Reduce evaporation and generate electricity
  • Only reduce evaporation
  • Only generate electricity

💡 Hint: Think about their functionalities.

Question 2

True or False: Shade covers can help control algal growth.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Consider the effect of sunlight on algae.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Consider a reservoir that is losing significant water due to evaporation during the dry season. If floating PV panels can reduce evaporation by 30%, and the previous annual evaporation was 2m, how much water (in meters) will the reservoir lose after installation?

💡 Hint: Calculate the remaining evaporation from the original amount.

Question 2

Discuss the potential economic impact of implementing shade covers and floating PV panels in a large urban reservoir. What factors need to be considered?

💡 Hint: Analyze both short-term and long-term benefits.

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