EVPP 108 Chapter Notes - Chapter 20: Biodiesel, Biopower, Bagasse
25 Apr 2018
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The energy that holds together protons and neutrons within the nucleus of an atom. Facilities within nuclear power plants that convert nuclear to thermal energy. Emit subatomic particles and high-energy radiation as they decay into lighter radioisotopes. The time it takes for half of the atoms to decay. Process that forces together small nuclei of lightweight elements under extremely high temperature and pressure. The most serious nuclear accident in the united states. Temperatures rise inside the reactor core, melting the metal surrounding the fuel rods and releasing radiation. Organic material that makes up organisms and contains energy that originated with photosynthesis. Biomass sources are burned in power plants, generating heat and electricity. Fuel produced from vegetable oil, cooking grease, or animal fats. Produced from structural plant material (e. g. , corn stalks) that has no food value. Uses the kinetic energy of moving water to turn turbines to generate electricity.
