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What are the two main types of prime movers mentioned in the text?
What are the two main types of prime movers mentioned in the text?
- Thermal- Nuclear, Solar & Geothermal Energy; 2. Non Thermal- Hydro and Wind energy
What is the source of energy for a wind turbine?
What is the source of energy for a wind turbine?
Wind energy
What is the source of heat energy in the context of fuel?
What is the source of heat energy in the context of fuel?
Heat energy is produced when fuel is burnt.
What type of energy does water stored at high elevation contain?
What type of energy does water stored at high elevation contain?
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Name three examples of non-conventional energy sources mentioned in the text.
Name three examples of non-conventional energy sources mentioned in the text.
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Prime mover is a natural source of energy to mechanical work or useful work, also known as ______ power
Prime mover is a natural source of energy to mechanical work or useful work, also known as ______ power
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The two main types of prime movers are thermal and non-thermal, with examples including nuclear, solar, geothermal, hydro, and ______ energy
The two main types of prime movers are thermal and non-thermal, with examples including nuclear, solar, geothermal, hydro, and ______ energy
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Fuel produces heat energy when it is ______
Fuel produces heat energy when it is ______
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The amount of heat produced by burning fuel depends upon the ______ value of that fuel
The amount of heat produced by burning fuel depends upon the ______ value of that fuel
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Water stored at high elevation contains ______ energy
Water stored at high elevation contains ______ energy
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Study Notes
Prime Movers
- Prime movers generate mechanical work or useful work from natural energy sources, also referred to as mechanical power.
- The two main types include:
- Thermal: Utilizes heat energy from sources like nuclear, solar, and geothermal.
- Non-thermal: Involves energy forms such as hydro and others.
Wind Turbines
- Wind turbines convert kinetic energy from wind into mechanical energy, primarily driven by wind as the energy source.
Fuel Energy
- Fuel is a source of heat energy when it undergoes combustion or burning.
- The amount of heat produced is contingent upon the calorific value of the fuel used, which varies by type.
Hydropower
- Water stored at high elevations possesses potential energy, which can be converted into kinetic energy when released.
Non-Conventional Energy Sources
- Examples of non-conventional energy sources include:
- Solar energy
- Wind energy
- Biomass energy
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Test your knowledge of the basic concepts of thermodynamics with this quiz on prime movers and natural sources of energy in mechanical engineering. Identify different types of energy sources and prime movers such as wind turbines, steam turbines, and water turbines.
