Green Energy Sources G.453 by Teresa Lomelin

ADVANTAGES -Ivanna Lomas

2021-02-18 13:50:02 UTC

1. It reduces the over reliance of fossil fuels.
2. Less garbage in landfills
3. Is always and widely available as a renewable source of energy.

References
(2017, octubre 31). Biomass Advantages and Disadvantages — SynTech Bioenergy. Recuperado el febrero 18, 2021, de https://www.syntechbioenergy.com/blog/biomass-advantages-disadvantages

Description- Ana Karen Ordaz

2021-02-18 15:19:23 UTC

Biomass is an organic way of getting energy through living organisms like plant and animals, most common are plants, wood, and waste called biomass feedstocks.

Biomass is turned by thermal conversion and used as energy, this process involves heating the biomass feedstock to burn, dehydrate, or stabilize it.

National Geographic Society. (2012, November 14). Biomass energy. Retrieved February 18, 2021, from https://www.nationalgeographic.org/encyclopedia/biomass-energy/

DISADVANTAGES - Ivanna Flores

2021-02-18 15:30:15 UTC

1. One of the disadvantages of biomass energy is the amount of space it requires.
2. Another disadvantage is that biomass energy is not entirely clean.
3. One other disadvantage of biomass fuel production is that it is quite expensive.

References

Ames, H. (2019, March 02). The advantages & disadvantages of biomass energy. Retrieved February 18, 2021, from https://sciencing.com/advantages-disadvantages-biomass-energy-8224681.html

McFarland, K. (2019, April 11). Biomass advantages and disadvantages. Retrieved February 18, 2021, from https://www.syntechbioenergy.com/blog/biomass-advantages-disadvantages?sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjItsqp69juAhWrGTQIHfDDAA8Q9QF6BAgGEAI&format=amp

Biomass cycle

2021-02-18 16:11:06 UTC

Ana Karen

Advantages

a01571306 — 2021-02-18 16:14:15 UTC

1. One of the most low-carbon energy sources.
2. Is the answer to energy gap.
3. Response to climate change and greenhouse gas emissions.
Link: https://www.edfenergy.com/for-home/energywise/what-are-advantages-nuclear-energy

a01571302 — 2021-02-18 16:14:47 UTC

Nuclear energy is the energy held in the nucleus of an atom; it can be obtained through two types of reactions – fission and fusion.

-Nuclear fusion is a nuclear reaction in which two or more atomic nuclei collide at a very high speeds and join to form a new type of atomic nucleus.

-Nuclear fission produces energy through the splitting of atoms, which releases heat energy that can generate steam and then be used to turn a turbine to produce electricity.

A nuclear reactor produces and controls the release of energy from splitting the atoms of certain elements. In a nuclear power reactor, the energy released is used as heat to make steam to generate electricity.

https://www.world-nuclear.org/information-library/nuclear-fuel-cycle/nuclear-power-reactors/nuclear-power-reactors.aspx

https://studentenergy.org/source/nuclear/?gclid=Cj0KCQiAvbiBBhD-ARIsAGM48bwqs1L_zqH-zmkEyCiiq5EbHrEItUH1QMdK_iTDqP83QVLzz8f_hWgaAj2DEALw_wcB

Description- Eduardo Barajas

a01198403 — 2021-02-18 16:15:22 UTC

This type of energy is heat derived from the sub-surface of the Earth. Water or stream carries the geothermal energy to the Earth Surface, this type of energy can be used for heat or cooling purposes or as a use of clean energy.

General Description- Ana Lucía Leal

a01571362 — 2021-02-18 16:15:34 UTC

Form of energy that stems from the movement of water flowing or in motion through potential energy transforming into kinetic energy.

National Geographic Society. (2019, 31 mayo). Hydroelectric Energy. https://www.nationalgeographic.org/encyclopedia/hydroelectric-energy/

Disadvantages: 1

a01571306 — 2021-02-18 16:15:35 UTC

1. There are not enough engineers or scientist.
2.They can be targeted by terrorist groups.
3. They are very expensive.
Link: https://www.scidev.net/asia-pacific/opinions/the-pros-and-cons-of-nuclear-power-in-the-south-seaap/?gclid=Cj0KCQiAvbiBBhD-ARIsAGM48bxXLZV84YNu5gBt85skv4xCOMhajBWHBHboH2ZkAfxXO2ulTrqojPQaAiFAEALw_wcB

Description- Alejandro Gutiérrez

a01571442 — 2021-02-18 16:15:43 UTC

Solar energy is created by nuclear fusion that takes place in the sun. This fusion occurs when protons from hydrogen atoms collide violently into the nucleus of the sun and fuse to create a helium atom. This process, known as the PP (proton-proton) chain reaction, emits an enormous amount of energy. At its core, the sun fuses millions of metric tons of hydrogen per second.

How is it generated? - Estefi Siller

a01571331 — 2021-02-18 16:15:49 UTC

The way the energy is generated is by steams, the steams come from reservoirs of hot water, below the earth surface, then the steam rotates in a turbine to active a generator and finally produces electricity. Some equipment used to obtain the energy besides the steams and the water is that there are necessary resources from medium or high temperatures that are located in tectional regions. Places such as Iceland and New Zealand cover a significant share of this type of energy (most Iceland).

Description - Jorge Guerrero

2021-02-18 16:16:06 UTC

Using the movement of tides and oceans, the intensity of the water from the rise and fall of tides is a form of kinetic energy.

References: Action Renewables, actionrenewables.co.uk. (2019, August 14). Everything you need to know about Tidal Energy. Retrieved February 18, 2021, from Action Renewables website: https://actionrenewables.co.uk/news-events/post.php?s=everything-you-need-to-know-about-tidal-energy#:~:text=Tidal%20energy%20is%20created%20using,a%20turbine%20to%20generate%20electricity

Advantages

a01571379 — 2021-02-18 16:17:19 UTC

It is renewable energy
It is sustainable/stable
Does not require fuel, since it is a naturally occurring resource.
It is environmentally friendly

General Description - Juan Pablo Guzmán

2021-02-18 16:17:21 UTC

Tidal enrgy is a type of energy that is produced by the movement of the waves of the oceans . The energy comes from the tides from the rise and the fall of them . These is a renewable energy.

References:
National Geographic Society. (2011, June 14). tidal energy. National Geographic Society. https://www.nationalgeographic.org/encyclopedia/tidal-energy/

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Environmental and Economic Disadvantages

a01571358 — 2021-02-18 16:17:36 UTC

Location: Geothermal plants need to be built in places where the energy is accessible, some areas are not able to exploit this resource.
Gas release: There are many of these gases trapped under the surface of the Earth, which during digging are released into the atmosphere.
It triggers earthquakes due to the alterations of the earth that are caused by the digging.
High cost: geothermal energy is a very expensive resource, price tags range from around $2-$7 million for a plant with a capacity of 1 megawatt.

References:

a01198403 — 2021-02-18 16:18:23 UTC

https://www.twi-global.com/technical-knowledge/faqs/geothermal-energy/pros-and-con https://www.irena.org/geothermal

https://www.nrel.gov/research/re-geo-elec-production.html#:~:text=Geothermal%20power%20plants%20use%20steam,more%20below%20the%20earth's%20surface.&text=The%20steam%20rotates%20a%20turbine,a%20generator%2C%20which%20produces%20electricity.

How is generated? - Ana Camila

a01571438 — 2021-02-18 16:18:24 UTC

Flowing water creates energy turned into electricity. The most common for hydroelectric is to store water in a reservoir. Water from the reservoir is released through a turbine, spinning it, which activates a generator to produce electricity.

Hydroelectric dams use alternators to convert energy from spinning turbine into electricity.

Hydroelectric power: How it works. (n.d.). Retrieved February 18, 2021, fromhttps://www.usgs.gov/special-topic/water-science-school/science/hydroelectric-power-how-it-works?qt-science_center_objects=0#qt-science_center_objects

General Description-Gerardo Resendez

a01571394 — 2021-02-18 16:18:33 UTC

Eolic energy also known as wind energy, is an altenative source of energy that is powered

naturally by the movement of air (wind).

Advantages- Charlie Chapa

2021-02-18 16:19:52 UTC

One advantage of this energy is that is it is a renewable energy source and also sustainable, it reduces electricity bills and it has a very sophisticated technology and for maintaining it has a very low cost also you can applicator in many different situations.

Pros and cons of solar energy. (n.d.). Retrieved February 18, 2021, from https://www.greenmatch.co.uk/blog/2014/08/5-advantages-and-5-disadvantages-of-solar-energy

Pros and Cons

a01571417 — 2021-02-18 16:20:09 UTC

Advantages:
-Eco-friendly energy
-Low costs for maintenance
-Source of energy that doesn’t need a break or time to re-store

Disadvantages :
-The power plant constructions have a high price
-Limited locations
-Has a bad impact in marine life forms

Advantages-Jorge Alberto Galván

a01571413 — 2021-02-18 16:20:27 UTC

Wind turbines may reduce the amount of electricity generation from fossil fuels, this results in lower total air pollution and carbon dioxide emissions.

Wind turbines do not release emissions that can pollute the air or water (with rare exceptions),and they do not require water for cooling.

Wind turbines can be built on existing farms or ranches.

Disadvantages- Antonio Solano

2021-02-18 16:20:29 UTC

1 -Eolic energy needs the construction of turbines, that is too expensive.

2 Construction and maintenance of the eolic turbines have a big capital cost.

3 An environmental disadvantage is that eolic fans are dangerous for flying animals

birds.

4 Eolic turbines make a lot of noise, this may be a problem for wildlife because they may

alterate.

5 The technologic immaturity is also a big cost for this method.

https://www.clean-energy-ideas.com/wind/wind-energy/advantages-and-disadvantages-of-wind-energy/

How it is transformed into electricity? What specific equipment is used?- Mariana Román

2021-02-18 16:20:33 UTC

Uses movement of water to push a turbine to generate electricity. They use tidal energy generators , a tidal stream is a fast-flowing body of water created by tides. A turbine is a machine that takes energy from a flow or fluid.
Apa:
National Geographic Society. (2012, October 09). Tidal energy. Retrieved February 18, 2021, from https://www.nationalgeographic.org/encyclopedia/tidal-energy/

Disadvantages- Kenneth Flores

2021-02-18 16:20:43 UTC

1-The initial cost of buying a solar system is quite high.
2-The efficiency levels of solar panels are relatively low compared to the efficiency levels of other renewable energy systems.
3-Solar energy panels require additional equipment to convert direct electricity into alternating electricity in order to be used on the electrical grid.

How is eolic energy transformed? - Eric Galan Cruz

2021-02-18 16:22:49 UTC

Wind turbines convert the energy in wind to electricity by rotating propeller-like blades around a rotor. The rotor turns the drive shaft, which turns an electric generator.

Description - Patricio Adame

a01571376 — 2021-02-18 16:23:02 UTC

Hydrogen fuel cells work by using the chemical energy of hydrogen molecules or another fuel to produce electricity in the most efficient and clean way. The battery does not lose its power unless it does not have the 2 electrodes it needs to function. The products this reaction generates are electricity, heat, and water.

Production/Materials - Roberto Escamilla

2021-02-18 16:23:17 UTC

The production of nuclear energy requires certain special and regulated materials.
-Plutonium
-Uranium-233 or uranium
-Radium

By using the following materials correctly you can cause heat, which is caused by fission to boil water into steam.

Links:
https://www.nrc.gov/materials.html

https://www.edfenergy.com/about/nuclear/what-is-nuclear-energy

Carlos Mtz

2021-02-18 16:23:46 UTC

The hydrogen fuel cells are similar to batteries but the difference is that it doesn't have a limit like conventional batteries, the hydrogen fuel cells work until the H2 is over, in this source of energy the hydrogen and oxygen rejoin in order to produce water and energy all this happens inside of a fuel cell.

Josue Braulio

2021-02-18 16:24:09 UTC

Advantages

Hydrogen is a renewable source
Is a clean source of energy
More powerful and effective
low emissions

Disadvantages

- Hydrogen is very volatile

- Hydrogen energy is very expensive to produce

- Fuel cell efficiency

reference
Forbes, J. (2021, January 14). Hydrogen Fuel Cell Advantages and Disadvantages in Material Handling. FLUX. https://www.fluxpower.com/blog/hydrogen-fuel-cell-advantages-and-disadvantages-in-material-handling

Environmental advantages

a01571808 — 2021-02-18 16:25:03 UTC

As hydroelectric energy is powered by water, it is a clean fuel source, this means that it won’t create pollution to the air; it is really helpful for our environment and climate change as it doesn’t pollute and it is also a really good alternative as it uses water that is a substance that our planet is conformed by 70% of it.

Benefits of Hydropower. (s. f.). Energy.gov. Recuperado 18 de febrero de 2021, de https://www.energy.gov/eere/water/benefits-hydropower

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2021-02-18 16:25:33 UTC

Ana Karen

Environmental and economic disadvantages

a01571808 — 2021-02-18 16:25:37 UTC

Hydroelectric energy has a lot of disadvantages like it has an extreme environmental impact as it destroys forests, agricultural land, etc. but it can also affect aquatic ecosystems as fish and other aquatic organisms can be hurt or killed by turbine blades. It also has economic disadvantages as it is really expensive to build a dam that can create hydroelectric energy.

Environmental Impacts of Hydroelectric Power. (s. f.). Union of Concerned Scientists. Recuperado 18 de febrero de 2021, de https://www.ucsusa.org/resources/environmental-impacts-hydroelectric-power

Equipment- Alejandro Gutiérrez

a01571442 — 2021-02-18 16:25:44 UTC

Solar modules, more commonly known as solar panels, are the piece of equipment in solar energy systems. Solar photovoltaic (PV) modules are made of silicon semiconductors specially designed to harness the sun's energy in a process known as the photovoltaic effect.

References:

a01571394 — 2021-02-18 16:25:57 UTC

https://www.nationalgeographic.com/environment/article/wind-power

https://www.nationalgeographic.com/environment/article/renewable-energy

Nuclear fission and nuclear fusion.

a01571302 — 2021-02-18 16:26:32 UTC

APA:

a01571442 — 2021-02-18 16:29:58 UTC

National Geographic Society. (2012, November 14). Solar energy. Retrieved February 18, 2021, from https://www.nationalgeographic.org/encyclopedia/solar-energy/

Biomass equipment-Javier

2021-02-18 16:54:27 UTC

the equipment is
Combustor,boiler,prime mover, generator, controls,stack amd emission control equipment

Production process

a01571303 — 2021-02-18 17:33:04 UTC

Examples

a01571303 — 2021-02-18 17:34:28 UTC

1. A fission reaction at a nuclear power plant provides enough energy to give electricity to large cities.

2. The fusion reaction in the sun provides our planet with all of the energy it needs for living organisms to survive.

3. An uncontrolled fission reaction provides the destructive force of a nuclear bomb.
Reference:
Nuclear Energy Examples. (n.d.). Copyright 2005-, Softschools.Com. Retrieved February 18, 2021, from https://www.softschools.com/examples/science/nuclear_energy_examples/164/