Energy Engineer Flashcards
1
Q
What is the law of energy
A
Energy can’t be created or destroyed only changed
2
Q
How does energy get produced for the national grid
A
Fossil fuels burned heats the water produces steam, steam makes turbines go really fast, turbines connect to generator which produces electricity, energy then sent to national grid
3
Q
What are factors for choosing fuel
A
Pollution energy realeased
4
Q
What is the green house effect
A
Sun rays hit Earth then reflect back and get trapped in the atmosphere and there are sent back to earth
5
Q
How can we reduce the greenhouse effect
A
By not using as much carbon dioxide nitrous oxide or methane
6
Q
What are renewable sources of energy
A
Wind water biodiesel