Energy Storage Systems

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What is the purpose of carbon captured from CO2 in the production of synthetic natural gas?

To be used as an energy carrying content in natural gas

To produce electricity through fuel cells

To be converted into methane as part of the SNG production process (correct)

To store thermal energy

What is the primary purpose of thermal storage systems?

To produce synthetic natural gas

To store electrical energy as heat (correct)

To convert heat into chemical energy

To generate electricity through steam turbines

What is the resulting energy carrying content in synthetic natural gas?

Hydrogen

Methane (correct)

Thermal energy

Carbon dioxide

What type of reaction is used to retrieve energy from thermo-chemical storage?

Reversed chemical reaction Signup and view all the answers

What type of material is typically used in thermo-chemical storage?

Salt Signup and view all the answers

What is the advantage of thermal storage over conventional steam turbines?

Faster response time Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary reason for energy storage?

To use energy at a different time than when it was generated Signup and view all the answers

What is the main advantage of pumped hydro storage?

Maturity and global capacity share Signup and view all the answers

What is compressed air energy storage (CAES) used for?

Storing energy through compressed air Signup and view all the answers

Why is energy storage important for renewable energy sources?

To use energy at a convenient time Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of load regulation?

To respond to small changes in demand Signup and view all the answers

What is energy arbitrage?

Storing energy during low demand and releasing it during high demand Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of an air liquefier in a Liquid Air Energy Storage (LAES) system?

To convert electrical energy into liquid air Signup and view all the answers

What is the principle behind the reduction of rotational speed of a flywheel when extracting energy?

Conservation of energy Signup and view all the answers

What is the typical response time of a Flywheel Energy Storage (FES) system?

Milliseconds to seconds Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of a modern electrolyser in a Hydrogen Storage system?

To split water into hydrogen and oxygen through electrolysis Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary mechanism of sensible thermal storage?

Changing the temperature of a storage medium Signup and view all the answers

What is the main advantage of latent thermal storage materials over sensible thermal storage materials?

Higher storage capacity within a small temperature range Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of insulated vessels in a Liquid Air Energy Storage (LAES) system?

To store the liquid air Signup and view all the answers

Which type of storage technology is used to store energy through electrochemical reactions?

Electro-chemical storage batteries Signup and view all the answers

What is a common application of Flywheel Energy Storage (FES) systems?

Frequency control Signup and view all the answers

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