Term
ENERGY APPLICATIONS
COGENERATION |
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Definition
* The use of waste energy from one process to power a second process
* The generation of electricity and other energy jointly, especially the utilization of the steam left over from electricity generation to produce heat.
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ENERGY APPLICATIONS
NON-RENEWABLE ENERGY SOURCE |
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Definition
* An energy source that is limited and cannot be replaced
* Non-renewable energy comes from sources that will run out or will not be replenished in our lifetimes—or even in many, many lifetimes. Most non-renewable energy sources are fossil fuels: coal, petroleum, and natural gas. Carbon is the main element in fossil fuels. |
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ENERGY APPLICATIONS
RENEWABLE ENERGY SOURCE |
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Definition
* An energy source that is continually and infinitely available
* A natural resource which will replenish to replace the portion depleted by usage and consumption, either through natural reproduction or other recurring processes in a finite amount of time in a human time scale |
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ENERGY APPLICATIONS
SUSTAINABLE |
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Definition
* Of or relating to any process that will not compromise the survival of living things or future generations while still providing for current energy needs
* The quality of not being harmful to the environment or depleting natural resources, and thereby supporting long-term ecological balance |
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ENERGY APPLICATIONS
SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT |
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Definition
* The use of the world's resources in a way that keeps the resources for future generations
* Economic development that is conducted without depletion of natural resources |
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