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Energy Management Flashcards

1
Q

How much of the world’s energy needs comes from renewable energy sources?

A

16%

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2
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BTU

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British Thermal Unit

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3
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Which of these are not a Primary Energy Source

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A)Fossil Fuels
B)Renewable Energy
C)Nuclear
* D)Geothermal

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4
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The ability to change the speed or temperature of an object is?

A

Energy

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5
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Which form of energy arises from the flow of electrons in substance?

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Electrical

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6
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All of the following are types of energy except:

A

A. Thermal
*B. Spacial
C. Mechanical
D. Chemical

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7
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What is the lowest projected energy source consumption by the year 2035?

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Nuclear

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8
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According to our notes, all of the following is true concerning fossil fuels EXCEPT:

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A. Classified as non-renewable energy.
B. The three types of fossil fuels are petroleum, coal and natural gas.
**C. Currently supplies 82% of our world’s energy needs.
D. World’s supply of fossil fuels will eventually run out.

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9
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The form of energy with arises from an object in motion is_______?

A

Mechanical

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10
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What are the primary energy sources?

A

Fossil Fuels
Renewable Energy
Nuclear Energy

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11
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Energy stored in molecular bonds is called?

A

Chemical

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12
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One British Thermal Unit (BTU) is roughly equivalent to?

A

Burning one toothpick

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13
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Which of the following is generated by electromagnetic radiation emitted by an object?

A

Radiant

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14
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Which best describes mechanical energy?

A

arises from an object in motion

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15
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The tragedy of commons is best summarizd by:

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The depletion of a shared resource by an individual

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16
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Transportation consumes how much percent of the energy consumed in the United States?

A

17%

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17
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Fossil Fuels currently supplies what percentage of the world’s energy needs?

A

81%

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18
Q

Americans spent 1200 ______ on energy in 2007?

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Billion

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19
Q

Barriers for Energy Conservation are all of the following EXCEPT?

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a) Government Incentives
b) Financial
* c)Social
d) Government Regulations

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20
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All of the following are sources of renewable energy except:

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A. Biomass
B. Wind
C. Geothermal
*D. Folsill Fuels

21
Q

All are examples of The Tradegy of Commons EXCEPT

A

A. watering your grass during a drought
*B. walking down an abandoned sidewalk
C. Rush hour traffic
D. lunch time rush at McDonalds

22
Q

______ energy is cause by the motion of microscopic particles.

A

Thermal

23
Q

Which of the following is NOT one of the fundamental principles of engineering economics?:

A
  • a. A nearby dollar is worth less than a distant dollar
    b. All it counts is the difference among alternatives
    c. Marginal revenue must exceed marginal cost
    d. Additional risk is not taken without the expected additional return
24
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This type of ratio is used to express the remaining years of supply of fossil fuels at current usage.

A

R/P

25
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Energy Forms:

A 
Thermal
Electrical
Radiant
Nuclear
Chemical
Mechanical
26
Q

Thermal

A

Caused by the motion of microscopic particles

27
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Electrical

A

Arises from the flow of electrons in substance

28
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Radiant

A

Generated by electromagnetic radiation emitted by an object

29
Q

Nuclear

A

Created by splitting atoms in a process known as nuclear fission.

30
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Chemical

A

Energy stored in molecular bonds.

31
Q

Mechanical

A

Arises from an object in motion.

32
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Thermodynamics

A

Science of energy transformation

33
Q

World Energy Use

A 
Liquids 35%
Coal 26%
Natural Gas 23%
Renewable 10%
Nuclear 6%
34
Q

Fossil Fuel Types:

A

Petroleum
Coal
Natural Gas

35
Q

Renewable Energy Types:

A 
Biomass
Hydroelectric
Wind
Solar
Geothermal
36
Q

Tradition Power Grid Setup

A

Power Generation - Transmission Lines - Distribution - Residential or commercial or Industrial

37
Q

Ideal Energy Source:

A 
Abundant
Easily Transformed, Transported, and Stored
Low Cost
Universally Available
Rapidly increase output energy
Environmentally Friendly
Reliable, Safe, Secure
38
Q

Barriers for Energy Conservation

A 
Large Numbers - small individual benefits
Financial
Ownership - Split incentives
Requires change in behavior
Organization
Government Incentives
Government Regulation
39
Q

Who has the highest number of solar panels and how much?

A

Germany; 50% of energy used

40
Q

Who has highest nuclear generation?

A

USA

41
Q

TEES

A

Texas Engineering Experiment Station

42
Q

Which of the following fossil fuels has the highest R/P ratio?

A

Coal

43
Q

How much of all PRIMARY energy does transportation consume?

A

29%

44
Q

1 BTU is equal to how many Joules?

A

1055

45
Q

A geothermal heat pump includes what?

A

Heat Exchange Pipes

46
Q

What percentage of the worlds energy needs are provided by petroleum?

A

36%

47
Q

According to guest speaker Michael Seavey, how many watts of power does the average American home use?

A

5000

48
Q

Which state has the lowest total energy consumption in BTUs per person per year?

A

New York

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