Virtual Zoom Class
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Energy Sources: Generating Electricity (virtual)
$3,499.00
15 in stock
15 in stock
Description
The course will cover:
- Review basic physics i.e. 1st and 2nd Laws of Thermodynamics and other basic energy definitions
- Who consumes the most electricity in the world and how does that impact our planet
- Each of the common energy sources used in the generation of electricity is discussed including: coal, natural gas, nuclear, hydroelectric, geothermal, wind and solar. Tidal wave will be briefly depicted
- Examples of existing power generating entities will be presented as well as capabilities, advantages, disadvantages, life cycle, costs and emissions.
- Finally a comparison of what it would take for each energy source to generate one gigawatt-hour of electricity 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
