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What are the ways of transferring a huge amount of heat energy in a condenser of a power plant into electrical energy?
Good question because a huge amount of energy comes out of the condenser. Unfortunately the heat is at a relatively low temperature so it can't really be used for very much except space heating.
There is not much demand for space heating round a power plant. Obviously the energy is used to keep the workers warm in the buildings of the power plant but that uses only a tiny fraction of the available energy.
Some factories use a system where they have their own power plant to generate the electrical power they need, and the waste heat is piped round the factory to keep the workers warm. This is a very efficient use of the fuel and is called CHP - combined heat and power.
When the present glut of fossil fuels expires there will be more incentive to develop ways of using energy more efficiently.
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What is capable of storing electrical energy in an electrostatic field?
condenser
Why the vacuum is maintained in Steam condenser?
It is important to maintain a vacuum in a condenser if you want it to work well.
How formed electrical energy?
Electrical energy can be formed by solar, wind or hydro energy. This energy is transformed into electrical energy.
What is a condenser in heating and cooling?
A condenser is a form of heat exchanger. In the condenser, the coolant condenses from a gas to a liquid, and loses heat energy to the surroundings (like air being blown across it).
5 examples of transformation of energy?
TV- Electrical energy to light and sound energy Radio and stereo - Electrical energy to sound energy Fan- electrical energy to mechanical energy Toaster - Electrical energy to heat energy Light bulb- Electrical energy to Light energy Battery or cell - Chemical energy to electrical energy
What is capable of storing electrical energy in an electrostatic field?
condenser
A kitchen blender transforms electrical energy into mechanical energy Why is the amount of mechanical energy produced less than the amount of electrical energy used?
Losses are due to inefficencies of the motor, and friction on moving parts.
What kinds of things move energy?
Various things can move energy, such as physical objects (like a ball rolling down a hill transferring kinetic energy), electric currents transferring electrical energy, or even vibrations transferring sound energy. In all cases, the energy is transferred from one form to another through these movements.
Is electricity a way of transferring energy?
Yes, electricity is a form of energy that can be easily transferred from one place to another through the flow of electrical charge. When electrical devices are connected to a power source, the energy is transferred as electrical current, allowing the devices to function.
How does the amount of electrical energy used compared to the amount of light energy produced?
The amount of electrical energy used by a light source does not directly translate to the amount of light energy produced due to efficiency losses in the conversion process. Light sources vary in their efficiency in converting electrical energy to light energy, so it's not a one-to-one relationship. LEDs, for example, are more efficient at converting electrical energy to light energy compared to incandescent bulbs.
What energy changes in an air condition?
In an air conditioner, electrical energy is converted into mechanical energy by the compressor to pressurize and circulate the refrigerant. The refrigerant then undergoes phase changes, absorbing heat from the indoor air (evaporator) and releasing heat outside (condenser), resulting in a transfer of thermal energy. Overall, the air conditioner operates by transferring heat energy from inside to outside the building, thereby cooling the indoor space.
What energy transformation is an electric blanket warms a bed on a chilly night?
The electric blanket converts electrical energy into heat energy, warming the bed by transferring this heat to the body of the person using it. This is an example of electrical energy being transformed into thermal energy.
Which equation is used to calculate the amount of electrical energy used?
The equation used to calculate the amount of electrical energy used is: Energy (in kilowatt-hours) = Power (in kilowatts) x Time (in hours).
What energy transformations occur in a cieling fan?
electrical energy to mechanical energy(kenetic energy) to heat energy
What energy transformations in a tv?
A television receiver uses electrical energy, either from batteries or from the electrical outlet it's plugged into, and converts that energy into a tiny bit of light energy, a moderate amount of sound energy, and a considerable amount of heat energy.
The total amount of energy in an object is called energy A heat B thermal C temperature D electrical?
The total amount of energy in an object is called energy, regardless of its form (heat, thermal, electrical, etc.).
What is the function of the ac condenser capacitor in an air conditioning system?
The function of the AC condenser capacitor in an air conditioning system is to store and release electrical energy to help start the compressor and keep it running smoothly.
