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Chapter 8 Generation of Electricity

8.1 Generation of Electrical Energy

Prepared by:
L.C. Seah
Learning Outcomes:

• list the various types of generators,


• describe the generation of electrical energy in
various types of power stations,
• compare and contrast the generation of
electrical energy in various types of power
stations,
• give examples of alternative sources of energy.
Modern Life
Year 2010

Year 2060
Sources of Energy
Generators

• Thermal electric generator


• Gas turbine generator
• Diesel generator
• Hydroelectric generator
• Nuclear electric generator
Thermal electric generator
Gas turbine generator
Diesel generator
Thermal/Gas/Diesel Generator

Changes of Energy

Chemical Heat Kinetic Electrical


energy energy energy energy
Hydroelectric generator
Hydroelectric Generator

Changes of Energy

Potential Kinetic Electrical


energy energy energy
Nuclear electric generator
Nuclear Generator

Changes of Energy

Nuclear Heat Kinetic Electrical


energy energy energy energy
Alternative Sources of Energy
Alternative Sources of Energy
Alternative Sources of Energy
National Grid Network
Malaysia Electrical Generator

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