Introduction to Wind Energy

The unit used for measuring electrical power usage or production, equal to 1 Joule/second Correct Answers Watt The unit of electric force or "pressure" Correct Answers Work A substance in which all the electrons in the atoms of the substance are tightly bound. The electrons do not easily move from one atom to the next. It is very difficult to get current to flow through. Correct Answers Insulator A substance in which the outer electrons can move freely from one atom to the next. Current flows easily through. Correct Answers Conductor Geothermal Resources are located in what part of the US? Correct Answers Western US Most US nuclear power plants are located in what part of the country? Correct Answers Eastern US How many interconnects are there in the US Correct Answers 3 Electric lines with operating voltages of less than 69kV;(34.5kV, 24.9kV, 12.47, etc.); the distribution system carries energy from the local substation to individual households, using both overhead and underground lines are known as: Correct Answers Distribution lines A machine that transforms kinetic energy from the wind into mechanical and then electrical energy is known as: Correct Answers Wind Turbine Generation or use of electrical power over a period of time expressed in Kilowatt/hours(kWh) or megawatt/hours (MWh) Correct Answers Electrical Energy