Practice Purpose (10.1) - Solar Thermal Systems - Renewable Energy Engineering

Practice: Purpose

Lesson 10.1Solar Thermal Systems

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Question 1.
What is thermal energy storage?
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Think about how energy storage systems help balance energy availability.
Question 2.
Name one common material used in sensible heat storage.
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Consider liquids that can heat up.
3Question 3.
What is the purpose of thermal energy storage systems?
- To increase energy consumption.
- To store solar energy for later use.
- To reduce sunlight intensity.
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Think about when solar energy can’t be harnessed.
4Question 4.
True or False: Sensible heat storage can only use water as the storage medium.
- True
- False
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Consider other materials that can retain heat.
Question 5.
Design a small-scale solar heating system using thermal energy storage. Outline the materials you would use for each type of thermal storage discussed.
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Consider practical applications for each type of storage.
Question 6.
How would you explain the advantages of using latent heat storage in a presentation to a potential investor in a renewable energy company?
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Focus on efficiency and advantages over other types.

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