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Which type of biofuel is NOT mentioned as a product of biomass?
Which type of biofuel is NOT mentioned as a product of biomass?
- Methanol (correct)
- Biodiesel
- Cellulosic ethanol
- Renewable hydrocarbon fuels
What are the three methods to harvest energy from biomass for biopower?
What are the three methods to harvest energy from biomass for biopower?
- Thermal breakdown, anaerobic digestion, and pyrolysis
- Combustion, bacterial decay, and conversion to gas or liquid fuel (correct)
- Fermentation, digestion, and combustion
- Fossil burning, hydrolysis, and gasification
How can biomass contribute to the production of everyday commodities?
How can biomass contribute to the production of everyday commodities?
- By being used exclusively for electricity generation
- By solely generating liquid fuels for vehicles
- By replacing all natural gas applications
- By offering an alternative for manufacturing various products traditionally made from petroleum (correct)
What is a benefit of the co-production strategy for bioproducts?
What is a benefit of the co-production strategy for bioproducts?
Biogas is categorized as which type of energy source?
Biogas is categorized as which type of energy source?
What is one of the main goals of green homes?
What is one of the main goals of green homes?
How do energy-efficient appliances contribute to reducing utility bills?
How do energy-efficient appliances contribute to reducing utility bills?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of green homes?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of green homes?
What environmental benefit is achieved by using energy-efficient appliances?
What environmental benefit is achieved by using energy-efficient appliances?
What contributes to the longer lifespan of energy-efficient appliances?
What contributes to the longer lifespan of energy-efficient appliances?
What forms of renewable energy sources are commonly integrated into green homes?
What forms of renewable energy sources are commonly integrated into green homes?
What is an example of an energy-efficient appliance?
What is an example of an energy-efficient appliance?
What can homeowners do with the money saved from lower utility bills?
What can homeowners do with the money saved from lower utility bills?
Flashcards
Biofuels
Biofuels
Renewable liquid fuels for transportation, like cellulosic ethanol, biodiesel, and renewable hydrocarbon fuels.
Biopower
Biopower
Energy produced by converting biomass fuels into heat and electricity, similar to fossil fuel processes.
Bioproducts
Bioproducts
Everyday items (plastics, lubricants, chemicals) made from biomass, replacing fossil fuels.
Biomass
Biomass
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Biogas
Biogas
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Energy-efficient appliances
Energy-efficient appliances
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Green homes
Green homes
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Sustainable homes
Sustainable homes
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Lower utility bills
Lower utility bills
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Environmental benefits
Environmental benefits
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Longer lifespan
Longer lifespan
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Carbon footprint
Carbon footprint
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Reduced greenhouse gasses
Reduced greenhouse gasses
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Study Notes
Energy-Efficient Appliances in Green Homes
- Green homes prioritize energy efficiency, reducing water consumption, and using sustainable materials.
- Energy-efficient appliances use less energy while maintaining performance compared to traditional models.
- Examples include refrigerators, water heaters, and various other household appliances.
Benefits of Energy-Efficient Appliances
- Lower Utility Bills: Installing energy-efficient appliances significantly reduces monthly utility costs.
- Environmental Benefits: Reduced energy consumption directly lowers a home's carbon footprint.
- Longer Lifespan: Often built with higher-quality materials and superior craftsmanship, leading to longer appliance life.
Bioenergy Technologies and Renewable Resources
- Biofuels: Turning biomass into liquid fuels (e.g., cellulosic ethanol, biodiesel, drop-in fuels) for transportation.
- Biopower: Converting biomass fuels into heat and electricity (burning, bacterial decay, or fuel conversion).
- Bioproducts: Creating everyday commodities (plastics, lubricants, chemicals) from biomass, a renewable alternative to fossil fuels.
- Biogas: A renewable energy source produced via organic matter decomposition.
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