Renewable Energy: Turbines and Solar Flux

solar constant

True (A)

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<p>Coriolis force</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>parallel</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Wind speed (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Albedo</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Primary circulation = Large-scale atmospheric circulation patterns driven by solar radiation Secondary circulation = Smaller-scale circulation patterns within terrestrial wind systems Geostrophic wind = Theoretical wind that flows parallel to isobars due to a balance between the Coriolis force and the pressure gradient force Coriolis force = Inertial force that deflects moving objects to the right in the Northern Hemisphere and to the left in the Southern Hemisphere</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Solar Constant = The average amount of solar radiation received by the Earth per unit area Incident Solar Flux = The amount of solar radiation that reaches a given point on the Earth's surface Albedo = The fraction of solar radiation reflected by a surface Earth's Energy Fluxes = The balance of incoming and outgoing radiation that determines the Earth's temperature</p> Signup and view all the answers

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<p>outgoing</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The balance of energy that is received from the Sun and then exchanged with the atmosphere and surface, involving reflection and absorption.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>wind</p> Signup and view all the answers

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<p>Department of Industrial Engineering</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Turbine Blade Design (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Fviscous</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Turbomachinery = General overview of the field Wind Spectrum = Distribution of wind speeds Wind Data = Collected information on wind characteristics</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>div ( v ) = - /t (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Sea breezes (A), Monsoon-like flow (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Geostrophic wind</p> Signup and view all the answers

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<p>Large-scale and site selection</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>years</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>dW total / dt = Work + Head during time dt (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Inter-annual = Years Annual = Months Diurnal = Hours Short-term = Seconds/Minutes</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Pressure gradient force</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Average wind speed (A), Proximity to power grids (C), Topography (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Valley and mountain winds, land and sea breezes, thunderstorms, tornadoes, monsoon-like flow, and circulation</p> Signup and view all the answers

A wind turbine designed for limited energy production, typically for individual or small community use.

Machines that transfer energy between a rotor and a fluid, including turbines and compressors.

A range of wind speeds and their frequency distribution, essential for turbine design and efficiency.

Information related to wind speed, direction, and patterns used for analyzing potential energy generation.

A turbine that converts hydraulic energy from flowing water into mechanical energy.

Wind patterns that occur in valleys and mountains, including land-sea breezes and tornadoes.

Changes in wind behavior over different timescales: inter-annual, annual, diurnal, and short-term.

Fluctuations in wind patterns observed from year to year.

Changes in wind behavior that occur within a single year cycle.

Daily changes in wind patterns, often influenced by sunlight and temperature.

Brief fluctuations in wind, such as gusts and turbulence, occurring within minutes to hours.

Long-term wind patterns influenced by global climate phenomena.

Choosing locations for wind turbines based on wind patterns and topography.

The process of energy moving from the equator toward the poles, influencing climate patterns.

Wind that results from a balance between the Coriolis force and pressure gradient force.

An apparent force that acts on objects in motion within a rotating reference frame, like the Earth.

A force exerted by a fluid's viscosity, resisting the motion of objects in it.

Forces that act on a fluid from outside, affecting its motion.

The sum of work done and head generated during operation over time.

Mathematical equations that describe the motion of fluids under various forces.

A force that arises from changes in atmospheric pressure over a distance, driving wind.

The amount of solar energy received per unit area at the Earth's surface, calculated as S(t) cos θ(t, φ, λ).

The average amount of solar radiation received over a 24-hour period.

The various forms and amounts of energy exchanged within the Earth's system, including solar and geothermal sources.

The measure of reflectivity of the Earth's surface, indicating how much solar energy is reflected rather than absorbed.

Energy radiated away from the Earth's surface back into space.

The portion of solar radiation that is absorbed by the Earth's surface and atmosphere.

Solar energy that bounces off the Earth's surface rather than being absorbed.

The difference between incoming and outgoing radiation over a specific area.

The rate at which pressure changes in a given direction; causes wind movement.

The large-scale movement of air that helps to transfer heat and moisture around the planet.

Smaller scale air movements that occur due to the effects of land and sea or local weather patterns.

Intense tropical storms characterized by high winds and heavy rain, associated with secondary circulation.

Seasonal wind patterns typically characterized by a shift of winds that brings heavy rainfall to regions.

Large-scale weather systems that develop outside of the tropics, often bringing stormy weather.