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THERMAL GENERATION [1 record]

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Record 1 2003-03-27

English

Subject field(s)
  • Thermoelectricity and Thermoelectronics
  • Energy Transformation
DEF

The Energy conversion in which fuel is consumed to generate heat energy which is converted to mechanical energy and then to electricity in a generator.

OBS

Normally, the fuel may be coal, oil, gas, or uranium (nuclear).

CONT

The provinces most adversely affected by this change in the pattern of thermal generation are Alberta and Saskatchewan where we estimate SO2 and NOx emissions to have increased by 24% since 1980.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Thermoélectrique et thermoélectronique
  • Transformation de l'énergie
DEF

Conversion d'énergie où le combustible sert à produire de la chaleur qui est ensuite elle-même convertie en énergie mécanique, puis en électricité dans une génératrice.

OBS

Il s'agit, en général, de charbon, de pétrole, de gaz ou d'uranium.

Spanish

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