Lesson 11 - Radical Technologies Flashcards
1
Q
What is a radical technology?
A
Exciting new potential energy provision method
Currently underdeveloped
2
Q
What are the 3 most prominent radical technologies?
A
Carbon Capture + Storage
Hydrogen Fuel Cells
Electric Vehicles
3
Q
What does CCS entail?
A
CO2 captured from source
Gas compressed + liquified
Transferred to storage
4
Q
What does CCS often utilise as carbon storage?
A
Oil + Gas fields
Non-Usuable aquifers
5
Q
What do hydrogen fuel cells entail?
A
Cars fitted with hydrogen tanks rather than petrol etc
6
Q
What do electric vehicles entail?
A
Fuel based engines replaced by electrically powered battery cell
