Electricity is produced by turbines, which needs a method of movement to create the electrical energy. The movement of the turbines can be created in different ways...
Nuclear Fission:
The chain reaction created by nuclear fission causes the element Uranium to split, by bombarding it with neutrons. More neutrons are released every time a Uranium nuclei is split, thereby causing even more splits. Tremendous amounts of heat are generated by this chain reaction, which is used to heat water. The steam created by the heated water is used to
move the turbines, creating electrical energy.
Bio-Waste:
Bio-gas is a typical way of creating electrical energy. This method is very popular in rural areas. In 2005 a project was implemented in India, where bio-gas from sewage sludge is used to produce electrical energy to run a sewage treatment plant. In California, a bio-gas project using cow manure, wants to produce enough natural gas to power 1,200 homes a day.
Wind:
Electrical energy can easily be produce by wind using wind mills or wind turbines. The wind energy moves the blades, creating environmentally friendly electrical energy. Latest advancements in this technology is helping to create portable cell phone chargers.
Water:
A very popular method to create electricity is water dams. As we know, dams restrict water bodies, but also create electrical energy. It is the water flow that turns the turbines, creating electricity. Air pollution is controlled using this method, however, electrical energy produced in this manner adversely affects the ecosystem of the water bodies.
Fossil Fuels:
This method of creating electrical energy uses fossil fuels like natural gas, petroleum and coal to heat water. It is the steam created by the heated water that turns the turbines, creating electricity. This method releases huge amounts of carbon dioxide into the air, which in turn, pollutes our atmosphere. It is important that we find an alternative to this method.
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