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1. burning of coal/oil/etc., vaporizes water from a tank. the high pressure steam that is created is brought to the turbine and it spins it.
2. wind- simple, the wind moves the turbine.
3. solar- mirrors reflect the sun's light to a tower which contains water, and from here the water heats up and continues like the first example.
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 9y agoGenerators are usually powered by gasoline. Some generators are powered by batteries or kerosene. There are also generators that are powered by diesel fuel.
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∙ 15y agoUsually coal, natural gas, or uranium, for most large power plants. Oil is not much used now because of price. Renewables include wind, solar, biomass, hydro.
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∙ 11y agoNuclear power is one of them
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What are the different energy sources that are used to deliver energy to your community?
The energy sources that I am most excited about all have lower carbon emissions, compared to conventional energy sources. These include Biomass Energy, Wind Energy, Solar Energy, Geothermal Energy, and Hydroelectric Energy sources.
How nuclear energy is transform into electricity?
The nuclear substance heats water which evaporates and drives turbines which power generators.
What are the key features of a generator?
There are several types of generators, electrical generators, vapor generators, motion generators (also called motors). Let us concentrate on electrical generators used to transform some natural energy (e.g. chemical energy in oil, kinetic energy of a cascade, chemical energy in methane, thermal energy in solar light etc..) in electrical energy that can be transmitted on long distances via electric trunks. The main parameters of such a generator are - Efficiency: that is what percentage of the incoming natural energy is transformed in electrical energy (ranging from 3-35% of oil based generators to 20 % in nuclear generators) - Dimension: that is how much energy per hour (measured in MW/h or GW/h) is obtained from the generator; - Generated pollution (that can be measured in many ways depending on the generator: Co, CO2 and heavy pollution for oil based systems for example)
What do you use a generator for?
Generators can be used to power many electrical appliances in a house during a power outage. Depending on what size you have, a generator can power a refrigerator, oven, lights, even an air conditioner.
Is a generator a electromagnet?
Electric motors and electric generators can have permanent magnets or electromagnets. It depends on the design. For example electric generators can be dynamos, alternators, or rotary converters. However, in general electric motors are electromagnetic so that resistance disappears when current is cut and electric generators have permanent magnets.
What is the electricity sources?
power generators or nuclear power can be used to make electricity
How does wind energy give energy?
Power generated from the wind. The power of the wind cause windmills to turn, and that turning is used to turn generators, and the generators give off electrical energy that we can use.
How would you use fossil fuels for energy?
Coal or gas fired generators. These are the most commonly used energy sources.
What is geothermal energy source used for?
A heat source that may power turbines for mechanical energy and to power electrical generators for electricity.
What kind of energy are wind turbine generators used to create?
Wind turbine generators are used to convert the kinetic (movement) energy of the wind directly into electrical energy, which is used to power electrical appliances and needs no further conversion.
What forms of energy are used at home?
electricity which can be generated through solar power, hydro turbines, wind generators, and also diesel powered generators
What energy sources were being used in 1960?
steem power
What are the alternative sources used to provide energy?
solar power , wind power , nuclear power , hydroelectric , tidal power , biomass energy .
Go Green with Solar Power Generators?
If you are concerned about environmental conditions and ecological impact of energy consumption, you may want to think about going green with solar power generators. A generator isn't a primary source of power, but rather it provides a backup source when problems occur in the power grid. Solar power generators store energy collected from the sun via solar panels. This stored energy can later be used in the case of an emergency power outage.
How is energy collected?
Most nuclear energy is collected in the form of heat. The heat flashes water to steam, which spins turbines, which in turn powers electric generators, which generates electricity, which is converted to high voltage and is transmitted to the power transmission grid for distribution to the various consumers.
Is generator used for nuclear energy?
Yes. Nuclear power plants make steam to drive generators, which supply electricity.
What are the Future energy sources used to produce electricity?
Wind and solar power .
