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Geothermal

Heat engines convert heat into mechanical work by transferring heat from high to low-temperature sources, with examples like car engines and steam turbines. Geothermal power plants utilize Earth's internal heat to generate electricity by extracting steam or hot water to turn turbines, and they share similarities with heat engines in their energy conversion processes. Both systems rely on heat transfer and turbines, but differ in their energy sources and operational mechanisms.

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Geothermal

Heat engines convert heat into mechanical work by transferring heat from high to low-temperature sources, with examples like car engines and steam turbines. Geothermal power plants utilize Earth's internal heat to generate electricity by extracting steam or hot water to turn turbines, and they share similarities with heat engines in their energy conversion processes. Both systems rely on heat transfer and turbines, but differ in their energy sources and operational mechanisms.

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Heat, Work and

Efficiency
Explain how heat transfer and
energy transformation make
heat engines like geothermal
plants work. (S9FE-IVg-45)
•What are heat engines?
•What are geothermal power plants?
Heat Engines
•A heat engine converts heat into mechanical
work by transferring heat from a high-
temperature source to a low-temperature
sink.

•Examples include car engines and steam


turbines.
Geothermal Power Plants
• A geothermal power plant uses Earth's heat to
generate electricity. It extracts steam or hot
water from underground to turn turbines.

• There are three types: dry steam, flash steam,


and binary cycle.
Essential Question:
•What are the similarities and
differences of heat engines and
geothermal power
plants?
Similarities:
• Both convert heat into mechanical work or
electricity.
• Both involve heat transfer from a high-
temperature source to a low-temperature
sink.
• Both use turbines in some systems to
generate power.
Differences:
• How do heat engines work?
• How does a geothermal power plant works?
• What is/are the similarities between the two?
• What is/are the differences between the two?
•Do you think human body
is similar to heat engines?
Why or why not
• Yes, the human body is like a heat engine
because both turn energy into work. The body
gets energy from food, while a heat engine gets
it from fuel. Both use this energy to create
movement and heat.

• But they are also different. The body uses food


and oxygen in a slow, controlled way, while a
heat engine burns fuel quickly. The body is also
better at saving and using energy efficiently.
Notes

Main Concepts:
• Geothermal power plants use Earth’s internal heat to
generate electricity.
• Heat is transferred from underground rocks to water mainly
by conduction.
• Turbines convert steam energy into mechanical energy.
• Generators convert mechanical energy into electrical energy.
• After use, steam is cooled and condensed back into water for
reuse.
Energy Transformation:
• Thermal → Mechanical → Electrical
Advantages:
• Renewable and sustainable energy source.
• Provides a constant power supply.
Factors Affecting Efficiency:
• Depth of the geothermal reservoir (hotter = more efficient).
Sustainability:
• Reinjecting cooled water helps maintain long-term use of the
reservoir.
Directions: Read each question carefully and choose
the best answer from the given options. Shade the
letter of your chosen answer. Avoid erasures and
ensure your answers are clear.

1. What is the main source of energy in a


geothermal power plant?
A. Solar radiation
B. Earth's internal heat
C. Fossil fuels
D. Wind energy
2. Which type of heat transfer occurs when heat
moves from underground rocks to water in a
geothermal reservoir?
A. Conduction
B. Convection
C. Radiation
D. Evaporation
3. In a geothermal power plant, what
component converts steam energy into
mechanical energy?
A. Transformer
B. Generator
C. Turbine
D. Condenser
4. What is the role of the generator in a
geothermal power plant?
A. It heats the water to produce steam.
B. It converts mechanical energy into
electrical energy.
C. It condenses steam back into water.
D. It transfers heat from magma to the
surface.
5. What happens to the steam after it
passes through the turbine?
A. It is released into the atmosphere.
B. It is converted into ash.
C. It is cooled and condensed back into
water.
D. It disappears completely.
6. Which energy transformation best
describes the process in a geothermal
power plant?
A. Electrical → Thermal → Mechanical
B. Chemical → Mechanical → Electrical
C. Thermal → Mechanical → Electrical
D. Nuclear → Thermal → Mechanical
7. What is one major advantage of
geothermal energy?
A. It produces a large amount of air pollution.
B. It relies on fossil fuels to function.
C. It is a renewable and sustainable energy
source.
D. It requires mining coal to generate heat.
8. How does geothermal energy contribute
to sustainability?
A. It depletes underground water sources.
B. It provides a constant and renewable
source of power.
C. It increases carbon emissions.
D. It is only available in specific locations.
9. What factor affects the efficiency of a
geothermal power plant?
A. The depth of the geothermal
reservoir
B. The type of fossil fuel used
C. The availability of wind
D. The amount of sunlight
10. Why is reinjecting cooled water back into the
ground important in geothermal energy
production?
A. It helps maintain the geothermal reservoir for
long-term use.
B. It speeds up turbine movement.
C. It increases steam pressure inside the
generator.
D. It reduces the need for mechanical energy
conversion.
•Read how electrical energy is
generated from geothermal power
plants and other sources.

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