Macrogeneration Flashcards
1
Q
Stage 1
A
Combustion of fossil fuel
2
Q
Stage 2
A
Evaporation of water
3
Q
Stage 3
A
Steam used to turn a turbine
4
Q
Stage 4
A
condensing in the cooling towers
5
Q
Recall a direct renewable energy source
A
Takes energy from a renewable source such as the wind or waves in the ocean and can convert into electrical energy directly
6
Q
State indirect energy sources
A
Takes energy from a renewable such as the sun using a pHYSICAL CHARACTERISTIC OF THE MATERIAL BEING USED and can convert this into electrical energy
7
Q
What does CHP stand for
A
Combined head and power
8
Q
State 3 advantages of chp
A
1.the efficiency can exceed 80%
- Located next to the end user and transmission losses are reduced
- Energy bills for consumers minimised
