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IPC:Ch 6: Using Thermal Energy

AB
conductionThe transfer of energy through matter
fluidAny material that flows
convectionThe transfer of energy through the bulk movement of matter
radiationThe transfer of energy in the form of waves
insulatorRestricts the movement of heat through objects
radiatorA device designed to heat the air by conduction
solar energyEnergy from the sun
solar collectorDevices that absorb radiant energy from the sun
heat engineDevices that convert thermal energy into mechanical energy.
combustionRapid burning
internal combustion engineBurns fuel inside the engine.
external combustion engineBurns fuel outside the engine.
heat moverDevice that removes thermal energy from one location to another.
ocean thermal energy conversionProcess converting ocean water temperature into mechanical energy.


Errol A. Jones, M.Ed., MBA
Future Millionaires Academy
Houston, TX

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