Prime Movers and Energy Conversion Quiz

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What is a prime mover?

A machine that converts mechanical energy into natural energy

A machine that converts a naturally occurring source of energy into mechanical energy (correct)

A machine that converts mechanical energy into heat energy

A machine that converts potential energy into kinetic energy

How is solar energy converted to mechanical energy in the given examples?

By combustion process

By steam turbines (correct)

Using wind turbines

Through a water turbine

Which machine is considered a prime mover in converting the kinetic energy of wind to mechanical energy?

Internal combustion engine

Wind turbine (correct)

Steam turbine

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What type of energy is converted to mechanical energy using internal and external combustion engines?

Chemical energy Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of a prime mover in the context of an electric generator?

It converts naturally occurring energy sources to mechanical energy Signup and view all the answers

Why are electric motors not considered prime movers?

They do not convert naturally occurring energy sources to mechanical energy Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is classified as secondary movers?

Steam turbines Signup and view all the answers

What defines a heat engine?

It converts heat energy to mechanical energy Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of a complex system acting as a heat engine?

Steam turbine Signup and view all the answers

In a Rankine Cycle engine, what initiates the thermodynamic process in the working fluid?

Heat combined with the internal design of the engine Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of an internal combustion engine like a diesel engine or gas engine?

To convert heat produced from burning fuel to mechanical work Signup and view all the answers

Why are steam plants operating on the Rankine Cycle very common?

They can use a wide variety of heat sources including hydrocarbon fuels, waste process heat, solar and nuclear energy Signup and view all the answers

Which energy sources are used by internal combustion engines?

Gaseous, liquid, and solid hydrocarbon-based fuels Signup and view all the answers

Which component is NOT considered a heat engine in a Rankine Cycle system?

Steam turbine Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes prime movers from heat engines?

Heat engines convert naturally occurring energy sources to mechanical work while prime movers do not. Signup and view all the answers

Why are some steam plants used in power production?

They can use various heat sources including hydrocarbon fuels, waste process heat, solar and nuclear energy. Signup and view all the answers

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