Practice Purpose (10.1) - Solar Thermal Systems - Renewable Energy Engineering
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Question 1 Easy

What is thermal energy storage?

💡 Hint: Think about how energy storage systems help balance energy availability.

Question 2 Easy

Name one common material used in sensible heat storage.

💡 Hint: Consider liquids that can heat up.

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Question 1

What is the purpose of thermal energy storage systems?

To increase energy consumption.
To store solar energy for later use.
To reduce sunlight intensity.

💡 Hint: Think about when solar energy can’t be harnessed.

Question 2

True or False: Sensible heat storage can only use water as the storage medium.

True
False

💡 Hint: Consider other materials that can retain heat.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Design a small-scale solar heating system using thermal energy storage. Outline the materials you would use for each type of thermal storage discussed.

💡 Hint: Consider practical applications for each type of storage.

Challenge 2 Hard

How would you explain the advantages of using latent heat storage in a presentation to a potential investor in a renewable energy company?

💡 Hint: Focus on efficiency and advantages over other types.

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