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Energy Engineering Quiz: Electricity Generation and Consumption, Exams of Engineering

University of RoehamptonEngineering

A series of quiz questions and answers related to energy engineering, specifically focusing on electricity generation and consumption. It covers topics such as renewable energy sources (geothermal, wind, solar), fossil fuels (natural gas, coal), energy storage, and energy efficiency. The questions address various aspects of electricity demand, fuel sources, and technologies used in power generation. It is designed to test understanding of key concepts in energy engineering and their practical applications. The document also touches on environmental impacts and sustainable energy practices, making it a valuable resource for students and professionals in the field. It provides a concise overview of essential topics, suitable for exam preparation or quick review.

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EGEE 101 Unit One Quiz Exam Practice
Questions and Correct Answers
An appliance that uses electricity when it is not in "use" is a (7 letters think
Transylvania) [answer] device. - ANS vampire
Electricity demand is always increasing - ANS false?
geothermal energy heat pump provides: - ANS heating, cooling, hot water
If we use less electricity in the home there are less (select all that apply) -
ANSSO2, NOX, greenhouse emissions, mercury admissions, particulate
emissions
In 2016 there was a change in the contribution of fuel sources to electricity.
What became the leading fossil fuel? - ANSnatural gas
In hydrofracking what does the proppant do? - ANSkeeps the fracture open
after the stress is removed
Ocean [answer] Energy Conversion can produce electricity where there is
warm surface water and cold (deep) water. - ANSthermal
One of the few energy storage methods for electricity is known as (two
word answer expected) [answer]. It is only available in a few locations but
may well grow to aid with the challenge of incorporating renewable energy
into the grid. - ANScompressed air?
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EGEE 101 Unit One Quiz Exam Practice

Questions and Correct Answers

An appliance that uses electricity when it is not in "use" is a (7 letters think Transylvania) [answer] device. - ANS vampire Electricity demand is always increasing - ANS false? geothermal energy heat pump provides: - ANS heating, cooling, hot water If we use less electricity in the home there are less (select all that apply) - ANSSO2, NOX, greenhouse emissions, mercury admissions, particulate emissions In 2016 there was a change in the contribution of fuel sources to electricity. What became the leading fossil fuel? - ANSnatural gas In hydrofracking what does the proppant do? - ANSkeeps the fracture open after the stress is removed Ocean [answer] Energy Conversion can produce electricity where there is warm surface water and cold (deep) water. - ANSthermal One of the few energy storage methods for electricity is known as (two word answer expected) [answer]. It is only available in a few locations but may well grow to aid with the challenge of incorporating renewable energy into the grid. - ANScompressed air?

One of the problems with wind power (and some other renewables) is that it is not always available. What do we call this? Expecting a one word answer (a longish word starting with "i" - ANSintermittent One process that makes biomass handling and its use easier (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. in boilers (uses heating and pyrolysis to prepare the biomass) - ANStorrefaction R-value is used in - ANSdetermining the insulating properties of a material There are a couple of "new" coal-fired electricity electricity generation technologies that are much cleaner and more CO2 sequestration ready than current plants. One is oxy-fuel combustion, the other is [answer]. - ANSgasification There are three types of heat transfer. Which would best describe why you would burn yourself if you picked up a hot poker left in a fire? - ANSconvective This is an example of [answer] biomass. It is used to make handling, transportation, and use of biomass in a combustion system easier. The technical name is expected: Torr*******. - ANStorrefied This is an example of of (one word answer, 11 letters) [answer] (the use of good design to allow natural illumination). - ANSdaylighting

combustion of coal in power plants that are not equipped with carbon capture and storage technology Why is higher temperature steam an advantage in steam-cycle systems? - ANShigher efficiency electricity generation Why is sulfur undesirable in coal? - ANScontributes to acid deposition and regional haze when combusted? Why is the percentage of electricity from renewable hydroelectricty falling in the United States? - ANSdemand for electricity has grown significantly? (not dams being removed)