Comparing Sources of Energy
Electricity can be generated from many different sources. These sources can be renewable,
such as wind and solar energy, or nonrenewable, such as fossil fuels. How much each source
is used
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Comparing Sources of Energy
Electricity can be generated from many different sources. These sources can be renewable,
such as wind and solar energy, or nonrenewable, such as fossil fuels. How much each source
is used depends on its reliability, economic viability, and availability. In this task, you’ll
analyze several of the most commonly used sources and determine which one best meets
the needs of society.
Estimated time to complete: 3 hours
Part A
Electricity generated from any source comes with its own advantages and disadvantages. So,
no source of energy for generating electricity is perfect. However, imagine that there is an
energy source that perfectly meets the needs of society. Describe this ideal source of energy.
Include relevant factors such as cost, supply, safety, reliability, and environmental impact.
Answer:
I would combined both natural gas and hydropower. So you would need small-diameter, low-pressure
pipelines, move raw natural gas from the wellhead to a natural gas processing plant or to an
interconnection with a larger mainline pipeline. Natural gas processing plants separate hydrocarbon gas
liquids, nonhydrocarbon gases, and water from the natural gas before the natural gas is delivered into a
mainline transmission system. Wide-diameter, high-pressure interstate transmission pipelines that cross
state boundaries and intrastate transmission pipelines that operate within state boundaries transport
natural gas from the producing and processing areas to storage facilities and distribution centers.
Compressor stations (or pumping stations) on the pipeline network keep the natural gas flowing forward
through the pipeline system. The cost would 0.085 cents per kilowatt-hour. Program is designed to monitor
and enforce compliance with pipeline safety regulations and expectations for safe, reliable and
environmentally sound operation of their facilities.
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Part B
The electricity we use is generated from many different sources of energy. The five sources
used most in the United States are natural gas, coal, nuclear fuel, hydropower, and wind. For
each of these sources, describe the original form of the energy and the way in which it’s
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Question 1
Describe the energy in natural gas and the way in which it’s converted to electrical energy.
Write 50 to 100 words.
Answer:
Question 2
Describe the energy in coal and the way in which it’s converted to electrical energy. Write 50
to 100 words.
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Question 3
Describe the energy in nuclear fuel and the way in which it’s converted to electrical energy.
Write 50 to 100 words.
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Question 4
Describe the energy used for hydropower and the way in which it’s converted to electrical
energy. Write 50 to 100 words.
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