Basic Engineering Concepts Scope of the presentation Scope

Basic Engineering Concepts

Scope of the presentation Scope of this presentation is to learn below engineering concept : Energy

Energy what gets you out of the bed in the morning

Energy is the ability to do work. Work is the energy transferred to or from a system by a force that acts on it.

Energy Symbol: E Scalar Units: J, Joule cal, calorie kcal, kilocalorie (Cal)

Energy Types The two main types of energy are: 1. Kinetic Energy 2. Potential Energy The thing about energy is that it cannot be created or destroyed, it can only be transformed from one form into another

Kinetic Energy is energy that is in motion. Moving water and wind are good examples of kinetic energy. Electricity is also kinetic energy because even though you can't see it happen, electricity involves electrons moving in conductors.

Potential Energy • Energy is measured in the amount of "work" it does. Potential Energy is stored energy. Examples of potential energy are oil sitting in a barrel, or water in a lake in the mountains. This energy is referred to as potential energy, because if it were released, it would do a lot of work. • Energy can change from one form to another. A good example is car going on the hill. When it is on its way up, it is using kinetic energy since the energy is in motion. When it reaches the top it has potential (or stored) energy. When it goes down the hill it is using kinetic energy again.

Other Energy types Radiant Electrical Chemical Mechanical Thermal Nuclear Sound S Magnetic

Radiant Energy • Radiant energy is also called electromagnetic energy. • Radiant energy is the movement of photons. • All life on earth is dependent on radiant energy from the sun. • Examples of radiant energy include radio waves (AM, FM, TV), microwaves, X-rays, and plant growth. Active solar energy uses photovoltaic panels and light to turn radiant energy into chemical energy

Chemical Energy • Chemical energy is the energy stored in the bonds of atoms and molecules. • Fossil fuels and biomass store chemical energy. • Products that contain chemical energy include: TNT, baking soda, and a match. Biomass, petroleum, natural gas, propane and coal are examples of stored chemical energy.

Electrical Energy • Electrical energy is the movement of elections. • Lightning and static electricity are examples of electrical energy that occur naturally. • Science hasn't found a way to use natural forms of electrical energy, like lightning. Instead, we use different energy sources to create electrical energy by using generators and turbines.

Nuclear Energy • Nuclear energy is the energy stored in the nucleus of an atom. • Nuclear energy is unusual in that it can give off energy in the form of light or heat, but it is the change in the atom's makeup that produces the energy. • Submarines, power plants, and smoke detectors all use nuclear energy.

Thermal Energy • Thermal energy is created in the movement of atoms. • Boiling water, burning wood, and rubbing your hands together really fast are all examples of heat energy. Geothermal and passive solar are sources of heat energy, but biomass (a type of chemical energy) can be burned to produce heat energy.

Sound Energy • Sound energy is the movement molecules in the air that produces vibrations. Alarms, music, speech, ultrasound medical equipment all use sound energy. • The electrical energy records the sound using magnetic tape. Speakers read the magnetic tape and change it back into sound.