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    G E N E R AT I N G

    ELECTICITY
    Generating Electricity
    A generator converts mechanical energy into
    electrical energy. When an electric company
    generates electricity, huge turbines are
    usually involved.
    Generating Electricity
    A turbine is a circular device made up of many
    blades. It is just like a propeller turned by different
    kinds of fluids. Flowing water from a dam, steam
    from burning fuels, ocean tides and wind can be
    used to turn turbines which, in turn, move a
    generator.
    Generating Electricity
    Electric power can be produced in many
    ways. Each kind of power-generating
    plant converts a specific type of energy
    into electrical energy.
    G E N E R AT I N G
    01 E
    02 L E C
    03 T R I C04I T Y 05

    Geothermal Energy from Energy from Energy from


    Solar Energy Energy fossil fuels falling water the tides

    06 07

    Energy from
    Nuclear
    the wind
    Energy
    Solar Energy
    Solar cells can collect the sun's energy
    and convert it directly into electrical
    energy. The sun's rays can also be
    focused by large mirrors to boil water
    which produces steam that can turn
    turbines.
    Solar Energy
    Geothermal Energy
    Underground heated by molten
    rock can turn steam which can
    be obtained through steam
    vents. Steam is then used to
    turn turbine.
    Geothermal Energy
    Geothermal Energy
    Energy from Falling Water
    Coal, natural gas and oil can
    be burned in powerplant to
    produce steam that, in turn,
    turns blades of a turbine.
    Energy from Falling Water
    Energy from Fossil Fuel

    Hydroelectric power plants


    near the bases of dams.
    waterfalls use water to turn
    turbines.
    Energy from Fossil Fuel
    Energy from Fossil Fuel
    Energy from the Tides

    Moving water from the


    tide that moves in and
    out in behind a dam
    turns the turbines
    Energy from the Tides
    Energy from the Tides
    Energy from the Winds

    As the windblows the


    blades of a windmill are
    turned, which then
    turns a generator.
    Energy from the Winds
    Energy from the Winds
    Nuclear Energy
    This is produced the (a) nuclear fission, or
    the splitting nucleus of an atom of a certain
    ole and (b) nuclear fusion, or the coalesce
    of two colliding nuclei of certain elements.
    Each of these two process produces a
    tremendous amount of energy which can be
    used to heat water. water turns into steam
    which, in turns a turbine.
    Nuclear Energy
    Nuclear Energy
    Resource Pros Cons
    Coal Moderate cost, large supply Large deposits are localized. Mining damages land and water and is
    hazardous to miners. Burning coal produces air pollution.

    Oil Moderate cost, adequate supply Large deposits are localized. Prices are variable. Oil spills damage land and
    water.
    Natural Gas Moderate cost, adequate supply Large deposits are localized.

    Nuclear No air pollution Construction of reactors is expensive. Waste disposal is an unsolved


    Power problem. There is the threat of nuclear accidents.
    Hydroelectri Low cost, no waste Unused sites for dams are rare. Dams flood large areas and disturb wildlife
    city rivers.
    Wind Moderate cost, no wastes, Winds are variable. Wind farms require large areas of land.
    inexhaustible supply

    Sun No waste, inexhaustible supply Solar generating plants are expensive. Sunlight varies with weather and
    time of day. Generating plants require large areas of land.

    Geothermal Moderate cost, low operating Geothermal sites are uncommon. Air pollution may be produced along with
    power costs steam
    Tides No wastes Tidal sites are very common. Power varies with tides. Construction is
    expensive.
    Thank you for listening…

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