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What is the shape of the parabolic mirrors used in solar fields?
What is the shape of the parabolic mirrors used in solar fields?
- U-shaped (correct)
- Circular
- Rectangular
- Triangular
What is the purpose of the receiver pipe in a solar thermal system?
What is the purpose of the receiver pipe in a solar thermal system?
- To reflect sunlight onto the mirrors
- To generate electricity
- To store thermal energy
- To heat the fluid in the pipe (correct)
How does the efficiency of a solar thermal power plant depend on the collector field and steam-cycle efficiencies?
How does the efficiency of a solar thermal power plant depend on the collector field and steam-cycle efficiencies?
- It is the product of the collector field and steam-cycle efficiencies (correct)
- It is the ratio of the collector field and steam-cycle efficiencies
- It is the difference of the collector field and steam-cycle efficiencies
- It is the sum of the collector field and steam-cycle efficiencies
What is the maximum collector efficiency that can be reached in solar thermal trough systems?
What is the maximum collector efficiency that can be reached in solar thermal trough systems?
What is the purpose of thermal storage systems in solar thermal power plants?
What is the purpose of thermal storage systems in solar thermal power plants?
What is the temperature of the water heated in a Direct Steam Power Tower?
What is the temperature of the water heated in a Direct Steam Power Tower?
What is the primary outcome of harvesting wind by modern wind turbines?
What is the primary outcome of harvesting wind by modern wind turbines?
What is the term used to describe the process of generating electricity from wind?
What is the term used to describe the process of generating electricity from wind?
What is the main characteristic of wind energy?
What is the main characteristic of wind energy?
What is the primary component of a wind turbine that converts wind energy into mechanical power?
What is the primary component of a wind turbine that converts wind energy into mechanical power?
What is the main driving force behind air movement?
What is the main driving force behind air movement?
What is the term used to describe the study of the interactions between solar radiation, evaporation, cloud cover, and surface roughness?
What is the term used to describe the study of the interactions between solar radiation, evaporation, cloud cover, and surface roughness?
What is the primary function of filters in cooling systems of wind turbines?
What is the primary function of filters in cooling systems of wind turbines?
What is the purpose of the electrical system in a wind turbine?
What is the purpose of the electrical system in a wind turbine?
What is the role of fan maintenance in wind turbines?
What is the role of fan maintenance in wind turbines?
What is the purpose of fluid changes in cooling systems of wind turbines?
What is the purpose of fluid changes in cooling systems of wind turbines?
What is the primary function of the braking system in a wind turbine?
What is the primary function of the braking system in a wind turbine?
What is the purpose of the braking system in a wind turbine?
What is the purpose of the braking system in a wind turbine?
What component of the electrical system is responsible for transforming mechanical energy into electrical energy?
What component of the electrical system is responsible for transforming mechanical energy into electrical energy?
What is the purpose of inspecting brakes and brake pads?
What is the purpose of inspecting brakes and brake pads?
What type of brake uses a magnetic field to slow down the turbine's rotor blades?
What type of brake uses a magnetic field to slow down the turbine's rotor blades?
What is the function of the yaw control in a wind turbine?
What is the function of the yaw control in a wind turbine?
Why is it important to record maintenance and inspection records?
Why is it important to record maintenance and inspection records?
What is the purpose of blade pitch control?
What is the purpose of blade pitch control?
What is the primary function of pumps in hydraulic systems?
What is the primary function of pumps in hydraulic systems?
What is the purpose of actuators in hydraulic systems?
What is the purpose of actuators in hydraulic systems?
What should be done to prevent failure in hydraulic systems?
What should be done to prevent failure in hydraulic systems?
What is the purpose of valves in hydraulic systems?
What is the purpose of valves in hydraulic systems?
What should be done to hydraulic fluid contaminated with water, dirt, or other particles?
What should be done to hydraulic fluid contaminated with water, dirt, or other particles?
What is the importance of regular inspection of hydraulic system components?
What is the importance of regular inspection of hydraulic system components?