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What is the primary motivation behind the push for clean energy production?
What is the primary motivation behind the push for clean energy production?
- To deplete resources faster.
- To mitigate the negative impacts of non-renewable energy sources. (correct)
- To increase reliance on traditional resources.
- To promote environmental pollution.
Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) technology aims to address the inconsistency in solar cell efficiency during cloudy periods.
Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) technology aims to address the inconsistency in solar cell efficiency during cloudy periods.
True (A)
In a concentrated solar power plant, what is used to focus sunlight?
In a concentrated solar power plant, what is used to focus sunlight?
Mirrors or lenses
In concentrated solar power plants, the focused sunlight heats water, which turns into ________ to drive turbines.
In concentrated solar power plants, the focused sunlight heats water, which turns into ________ to drive turbines.
Match the following components of a concentrated solar power (CSP) plant with their function:
Match the following components of a concentrated solar power (CSP) plant with their function:
What role do modern technology and nanotechnology play in producing clean energy?
What role do modern technology and nanotechnology play in producing clean energy?
Electricity is produced directly by mirrors in concentrated solar power plants.
Electricity is produced directly by mirrors in concentrated solar power plants.
Name one method mentioned for storing thermal energy in industries that rely on heat energy.
Name one method mentioned for storing thermal energy in industries that rely on heat energy.
The heat from the steam in concentrated solar plants turns ________ which produce electrical energy.
The heat from the steam in concentrated solar plants turns ________ which produce electrical energy.
Match the term with its description
Match the term with its description
What is the main reason for developing thermal energy storage in CSP plants?
What is the main reason for developing thermal energy storage in CSP plants?
The use of concentrated solar power is more consistent than traditional solar cells.
The use of concentrated solar power is more consistent than traditional solar cells.
What type of energy conversion occurs in the generators of a CSP plant?
What type of energy conversion occurs in the generators of a CSP plant?
The concentrated light heats water which produces ________, that in turn spins the turbines.
The concentrated light heats water which produces ________, that in turn spins the turbines.
Match each statement with whether it is an advantage or disadvantage of CSP technology.
Match each statement with whether it is an advantage or disadvantage of CSP technology.
In addition to producing electricity, what other direct application can thermal energy from CSP plants have?
In addition to producing electricity, what other direct application can thermal energy from CSP plants have?
The turbines in a CSP plant generate electricity directly, without the need for generators.
The turbines in a CSP plant generate electricity directly, without the need for generators.
Name one of the two technologies that are important breakthroughs in energy production.
Name one of the two technologies that are important breakthroughs in energy production.
The movement of the turbines due to pressurized steam is converted to electrical energy by what device?
The movement of the turbines due to pressurized steam is converted to electrical energy by what device?
Match the energy type with their description.
Match the energy type with their description.
Flashcards
Clean Energy Production
Clean Energy Production
Producing energy using innovative methods with no pollution, and less dependence on traditional sources.
Tech's Role in Clean Energy
Tech's Role in Clean Energy
Using modern tech and nanotechnology to make clean energy. Helps the climate get changed and sustain energy.
Concentrated Solar Power (CSP)
Concentrated Solar Power (CSP)
CSP plants store heat to make power when solar panels are weak. This tech uses sun energy to make power more stable than other sources.
How CSP Plants Work
How CSP Plants Work
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Generating Electricity from Steam
Generating Electricity from Steam
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Molten Salt Energy Storage
Molten Salt Energy Storage
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Study Notes
- Clean energy sources are vital due to the negative impacts of non-renewable energy.
- Modern and nanotechnology are key players in producing clean energy, addressing climate change, and achieving energy sustainability.
Modern Technology Applications in Clean Energy Production
- Advanced solar energy techniques are used
Concentrated Solar Power (CSP)
- CSP plants store thermal energy to address periods of low solar cell efficiency (e.g., cloudy periods, before sunrise, after sunset).
- CSP technology makes solar energy a continuous and efficient source for electricity, compared to solar cells and fossil fuel plants.
The process of a Concentrated Solar Power Plant
- Mirrors or lenses focus sunlight onto receivers, which direct the energy to a network of pipes containing water.
- Continuous heating raises water temperature, turning it into steam, which drives turbines connected to electric generators.
- Turbine rotation from steam pressure transfers motion to generators, converting kinetic energy to electrical energy.
- Heat can be directly used in factories that rely on thermal energy in their processes.
- Thermal energy is stored in insulated cylinders containing molten salt, allowing for daily and extended reuse.
Analysis of Technological Innovation Applications
- Research recent tech innovations in clean energy production, like nanotechnology and biotechnology.
- Explore how these can address climate change challenges
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