Geotherma Flashcards
1
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process of producing energy using heat in the earth’s surface
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geothermal energy
2
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renewable source of energy that can be collected for human use
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geothermal energy
3
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uses heat deep inside the earth to generate electricity
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geothermal power plant
4
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taps into natural reservoirs of hot water and steam
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geothermal power plant
5
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process of geothermal power plants
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- Hot water is pumped through well under high pressure
- Water turns into steam
- Steam turns turbine that is connected to a generator and produces electricity
- steam cools of in cooling tower
- cool water is pumped back underground
6
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uses heat near the earth’s surface to heat water through pumps
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geothermal heat pump
7
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process of geothermal heat pump
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- cold water moves in pipes
- while traveling, it heats up
- warm water moves above surface and releases heat
- water cools down and is transported back underground
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