310 Solar Thermal Technology Quiz

What is the primary function of solar thermal technology?

• To generate electricity

• To heat water

• To cool air

• To store solar energy

Which of the following is a key component of a solar thermal system?

• Solar panel

• Wind turbine

• Solar collector

• Battery storage

What role does a differential temperature controller play in a solar thermal system?

• It stores hot water

• It controls the flow of water

• It regulates temperature differences

• It generates electricity

Which component is responsible for moving water in a solar thermal system?

• Solar collector

• Circulating pump

• Auxiliary heat source

• Hot water storage cylinder

What is the primary function of a solar collector in an environmental technology system?

• To collect and convert solar energy into electricity

• To collect and convert solar energy into heat

• To store hot water for later use

• To pump cold water into the system

What role does the differential temperature controller play in the system?

• It controls the flow of cold water into the system

• It regulates the temperature difference between the solar collector and the storage cylinder

• It stores excess solar energy

• It converts solar energy into electricity

What is the primary function of a solar collector?

• To generate electricity

• To collect heat by absorbing heat radiation from the sun

• To store solar energy in batteries

• To convert solar energy into chemical energy

Which of the following is a type of thermal collector?

• Photovoltaic cells

• Wind turbines

• Flat plate collectors

• Geothermal pumps

What is solar radiation?

• Heat energy from the Earth's core

• Radiant energy emitted by the sun

• Electrical energy from solar panels

• Chemical energy stored in plants

Which of the following is NOT a type of thermal collector mentioned in the text?

• Evacuated tube collectors

• Flat plate collectors

• Parabolic trough collectors

• None of the above