UNIT-3A BEEE

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Conventional Energy Resources
Energy sources that include fossil fuels such as coal, oil, nuclear, and natural gas, which have been dominant for decades.
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Non-Conventional Energy Resources
Also known as renewable or alternative energy sources, which include solar, wind, biomass, hydro, geothermal, tidal, and wave energy.
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Solar Energy
Energy harnessed from the sun using photovoltaic cells or solar panels, known for being clean and abundant.
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Wind Energy
Energy generated by harnessing the kinetic energy of the wind using wind turbines.
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Nuclear Fission
The splitting of heavy atomic nuclei that releases a large amount of energy, utilized in nuclear power generation.
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Kilowatt-hour (kWh)
A unit of electrical energy consumption, representing the energy consumed when a device rated at one kilowatt operates continuously for one hour.
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Two-Part Tariff
An electricity pricing structure that charges consumers based on maximum demand and the units of energy consumed.
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Fuse
A safety device that protects circuits from overcurrent by melting and breaking the circuit when the current exceeds a specified limit.
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Miniature Circuit Breaker (MCB)
An electrical switch designed to protect a circuit from overcurrents, which can be reset after tripping.
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Earthing
The process of transferring electrical charges to the ground for safety, providing a protective conductor for fault currents.
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GFCI (Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter)
A safety device that quickly shuts off power when it detects a ground fault, preventing electric shock.
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Hydroelectric Power Generation
Energy generated by using the kinetic energy of flowing water, typically involving a dam and turbine.
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Turbine
A device that converts kinetic energy from water, steam, or wind into mechanical energy that is used to generate electricity.
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Biomass Energy
Energy produced from organic materials like wood, crop residues, and agricultural waste.
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Power Rating
The amount of electrical power consumed by appliances, typically measured in watts (W) or kilowatts (kW).