MEA 100 Lecture Notes - Lecture 17: Pressurized Water Reactor, Kilowatt Hour, Cofiring
31 Jan 2019
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Pros and cons of hydroelectric power renewable energy source. Altered ecosystems-dams block natural rivers and change many things. Water chemistry- water in reservoir heats up and there is dissolved oxygen. Plants on bottom cant decompose: pros of hydroelectric power. Constant power-generated by flowing water flood control. Economics local-quick access low operating costs: nuclear power (feasibility of fusion) Unite under high amounts of pressure, etc. Barriers: oil and petroleum extraction / purification. Problem: production began in 1859, and is now 63% of energy production. Peak oil improve the environment improved health and safety. Drive on certain days fill gas tank on certain days: fossil fuel resources (synfuels- production, pros and cons) Only way to reliably make usable hydrocarbons lower particulate matter less pollution in cities and urban centers. Extremely high co2 emissions and water use. Converts high quality fuel into a lower quality fuel. Concentration of natural gas and other hydrocarbons.
