Briefly describe how electrical generators reclaim heat.

What will be an ideal response?


Electrical generators (or any industrial process that produces heat as a by-product) can reclaim excess heat by using cogeneration processes where the excess heat or steam is used to drive a turbine (to create more electricity) or combined heat and power processes where it can be used to heat a building or water to create steam.

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Which of the following reflect minority politics principles:

a. Farm and environmental cluster support for the farm bill. b. Farm organization support for Republicans. c. Farm organization opposition to food stamps. d. All of the above. e. None of the above.

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Which of the following statements about equipotential planes at or in agricultural buildings or structures is not true?

A. They are a good idea but are not required. B. Components must be connected with a minimum 8 AWG copper conductor. C. Connections must be made with suitable pressure connectors. D. Slatted floors supported by bonded structures are not required to be bonded.

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Which furnace configuration does the multipoise furnace most closely match as delivered from the factory?

A) upflow B) downflow C) horizontal D) low-boy

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