Environmental Low Carbon Fuels Quiz

What is the main purpose of solar thermal?

• To generate electricity

• To produce hot water

• To convert biomass into fuel

• To capture carbon dioxide

How much energy per m2 does the sun deliver during the summer months?

• 1kw

• 2kw

• 3kw

• 4kw

What is the function of the control system in a solar thermal system?

• To prevent freezing fluid circulation

• To regulate the heat exchanger

• To store hot water

• To generate electricity

What is biomass classified as?

• A carbon neutral fuel

• A fossil fuel

• A renewable energy source

• A non-renewable energy source

What are the two types of solar collectors?

• Flat plate collectors and evacuated tubes

• Solar panels and wind turbines

• Hydrogen fuel cells and heat pumps

• Biomass boilers and CHP plants

What is the Coefficient of Performance (CoP) for heat pumps?

• CoP 1:1

• CoP 2:1

• CoP 3:1

• CoP 4:1

What is the main byproduct of hydrogen fuel cells?

• Carbon dioxide

• Oxygen

• Water

• Methane

What is the purpose of district heating in combined heat and power (CHP) systems?

• To generate electricity

• To produce hot water

• To distribute heat to multiple properties

• To store excess steam

What is the main advantage of ground source heat pumps?

• They are smaller than air source heat pumps

• They have a higher Coefficient of Performance (CoP)

• They use heat from below the earth

• They generate electricity and heat simultaneously

What is the fuel source for continuously fired biomass boilers?

• Lump wood

• Logs

• Pellets

• Wood chips