Problem 1
Define the term renewable energy, and list several forms of it. Which form is growing the fastest?
Problem 2
Name four environmental/social problems associated with the expansion of hydroelectric power.
Problem 5
List four pros and cons of wind power.
Problem 7
What is meant by geothermal energy? Give some examples of how and where it is tapped.
Problem 9
What is meant by solar thermal electricity, and how is it generated? What is meant by the term cogeneration?
Problem 10
State the second law of thermodynamics. According to this law, what formula gives the maximum fraction of heat that can be transformed into electricity?
Problem 11
Define the photovoltaic effect. What is the chief difficulty preventing the widespread use of solar cells?
Problem 12
List four advantages and four disadvantages of solar energy.
Problem 14
Describe the method used in producing ethanol in high volume for use as a fuel. What are the potential feedstocks for this process?
Problem 16
What is the water-gas shift reaction? Describe the methods by which methanol can be produced in volume for use as a fuel. What does \(\mathrm{M}_{85}\) mean?
