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    This document provides three optional questions for an exam on energy technology. The first question asks students to discuss different forms of energy and calculate the efficiency and heat extracted for a Carnot engine operating between 850K and 300K. The second question asks students to explain the environmental impacts of electricity generation and transmission as well as barriers to renewable energy implementation. The third question asks students to explain how energy can contribute to social and economic development of a nation.

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    FACULTY OF ENGINEERING

    PTE 1162: INTRODUCTION TO ENERGY TECHNOLOGY


    Choose any two questions (those who missed coursework 1 or 2)
    Question one

    (a) Discuss the different forms of energy

    (b) A Carnot engine that operates between the temperatures T 1 = 850K and T2 = 300 K, the
    engine performs 1200 J of work each cycle.
    (i) What is the efficiency of this engine?
    (ii) How much heat is extracted from the hot reservoir?

    Question two
    (a) Explain the environmental impacts involved in electricity generation and transmission
    (b) Explain the various issues and barriers which impede the large-scale implementation of

    renewable energy technologies.

    Question three

    (a) Explain how energy can contribute to the social and economic development of any nation

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