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- Introduction to energy technologies
- Module 4: power generation
This course introduces the energy technologies in use today, and those that are in the research stage as possible alternatives. This course is aligned with the textbook "Energy and the Environment" by Ristinen/Kraushaar. Instructor: Lee McMains
Introduction and instructions
In this module we will examine how electric power is generated, as well as how it's transmitted.
Objective and Big Questions
At the completion of this module you should be able to:
- Explain how heat engines are used to generate electricity at the commercial level, including a few comments on generators and induction.
- Explain how power is transmitted to residences and businesses, including a few comments on high-voltage vs. low-voltage.
As you work through this module please keep the following questions in mind:
- What kind of energy is safe in the home?
- How does energy get in my home?
Timeframe
We will spend 1 week on this module.
Reading
For this module, please begin by reading pages 67-72 and 82-84 of the textbook. Be sure to read the tables, look at the figures, and study the examples.
Watch the following videos:
Assignment
Case Study Summaries
Read two case studies about power generation and provide summaries. Both summaries should be included in one document.
This assignment will be graded per the following rubric:
Please review both of the following case studies from "Crossing the Energy Divide: Moving From Fossil Fuel Dependence to a Clean Energy Future", by Robert and Edward Ayres, ©2009 Pearson.
- Chapter 2: The Hidden Gold of Energy Recycling
- The CLECO Monopoly, beginning on p. 95
For each case study write a brief summary and include the following information:
- All of the major players.
- Their objectives.
- Their plans-of-action that achieve said objectives.
- Whether their objectives were met.
If you're unsure of how to proceed, read
How to Analyze a Case Study for more information. Don't try to answer every question asked in that guide - those are generic examples. Do expect to give each case study a sufficient amount of thought and analysis. Further, expect to make recommendations based on your reading and analysis. For an example of a case study summary, please see the Project summary report for
Moving Beyond NIMBYism .
One well-written page should be sufficient for this assignment.
Questions & Answers
the study of living organisms and their interactions with one another and their environments
AI-Robot
HOW CAN MAN ORGAN FUNCTION
the diagram of the digestive system
allimentary cannel
Ogenrwot
They formed in two ways first when one sperm and one egg are splited by mitosis or two sperm and two eggs join together
Oluwatobi
Genetics is the study of heredity
Misack
how does twins formed?
Misack
discuss biological phenomenon and provide pieces of evidence to show that it was responsible for the formation of eukaryotic organelles
the study of living organisms and their interactions with one another and their environment.
Wine
discuss the biological phenomenon and provide pieces of evidence to show that it was responsible for the formation of eukaryotic organelles in an essay form
list any five characteristics of the blood cells
Shaker
lack electricity and its more savely than electronic microscope because its naturally by using of light
advantage of electronic microscope is easily and clearly while disadvantage is dangerous because its electronic. advantage of light microscope is savely and naturally by sun while disadvantage is not easily,means its not sharp and not clear
Abdullahi
cell theory state that every organisms composed of one or more cell,cell is the basic unit of life
Abdullahi
is like gone fail us
DENG
cells is the basic structure and functions of all living things
Ramadan
is organisms that are similar into groups called tara
Yamosa
in what situation (s) would be the use of a scanning electron microscope be ideal and why?
A scanning electron microscope (SEM) is ideal for situations requiring high-resolution imaging of surfaces. It is commonly used in materials science, biology, and geology to examine the topography and composition of samples at a nanoscale level. SEM is particularly useful for studying fine details,
Hilary
cell is the building block of life.
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Source:
OpenStax, Introduction to energy technologies. OpenStax CNX. Sep 27, 2013 Download for free at http://cnx.org/content/col11573/1.2
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