Revision 30/11 Flashcards
Heat transfers (c, t c, c)
Conduction, thermal conductivity, convection
Define conduction
Vibrating particles transfer energy to neighbouring particles
Define thermal conductivity
How quickly energy is transferred through a material
Define convection
Where particles move from hotter regions to cooler regions
Types of thermal insulation (c w, s i, d g, d p, h w t j, t c, l)
Cavity walls, soft insulation, double glazing, draught protectors, hot water tank jacket, thick curtains, lubrication >:)
Effieciency
Useful energy output
Total energy in
Non renewable (b, n f, f f, c, n g, c o, m)
Biofuels, nuclear fuels, fossil fuels, coal, natural gas, crude oil, metal
Renewable (w f, h e, s p, t, g t, c, l, w)
Wind farm, hydroelectric, solar power, tidal, geothermal, cotton, leather, wood