Macrogeneration

Question 1

What is the job of a smart grid system?

Answer 1

A smart grid system computer measures the amount of electricity that is being produced at any point in time and then increases or decreases the amount of non renewable that needs to be generated to the meet the requirements

Question 2

What is another name by which combined heat and power(CHP) is also known

Answer 2

Cogeneration

Question 3

Name the parts of a wind turbine

Answer 3

Hub, blade. Low speed shaft. Brake. Tower. High speed shaft. Generator. Nacelle.

Question 4

Role of combined heat and power in improving energy efficiencies in trad. Power plants

Answer 4

CHP interstates the production of usable heat and power
In one single efficient process
CHP generate electricity whilst also capturing usable heat that is produced in this process

Question 5

Define direct energy

Answer 5

Renewable energies that take energy from a renewable source and can convert it into electricity directly e.g wind/wave/tidal

Question 6

Define indirect

Answer 6

Take energy from a renewable source such as the sun using a physical characteristic of the material being used, convert this into energy e.g solar PV and biomass