Compressed Air Flashcards
1
Q
Compressor with piston
A
Reciprocating compressor
2
Q
Compressor with offset rotar
A
Rotary compressor
3
Q
Thermodynamic process that converts mechanical work to heat and back
A
Power cycle
4
Q
Process to get work out of constant pressure heat engine
A
Bratton cycle
5
Q
Engine with closed fluid
A
Stirling engine
6
Q
What’s an RTO
A
Regional transmission organization
7
Q
What’s an ISO?
A
Independent System Operators
8
Q
What’s a PPA
A
Power purchasing agreement
9
Q
What’s a VPPA?
A
Virtual power purchasing agreement
10
Q
What’s a green tariff
A
Type of PPA where utility takes on market risk
11
Q
What is a tax equity investment
A
Business gets tax benefit from solar project who can’t use the tax benefit
