Monday, May 27, 2013

Sources of Thermal Energy

Introduction to sources of thermal energy

Before learning the sources of the thermal energy we need to know what is thermal energy. Thermal energy is the energy generated when any object gets heated. It is caused due to increase in the velocity of molecules in a substance which will result in increase in temperature. Thermal energy from one object get transferred in to other object in the form of heat.I like to share this Activation Energy Formula with you all through my article.


Solar Sources of thermal energy


The ultimate source of thermal energy is solar power from sun .This huge thermo-nuclear furnace supplies the earth and other planets in the universe with the heat and light that are essential to life. Thermal energy from sun is received by the earth in the form of heat.

Molten core Source of thermal energy


Another source of thermal energy is the molten core present inside the earth. The heat from this molten core lessens as we move away from the core to upper layers of earth.  How ever we can extract enormous amount of energy from this molten core. One way is geothermal wells that pump out energy in the form of steam or hot water which can be converted and used or can be used directly.

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Oceans Source of thermal energy


Thermal energy can also be obtained from oceans. The water at the surface gets heated during day times than compared to water in inner layers of ocean . So by harnessing this hot water thermal energy can be converted in to electrical energy by using proper device.


Conclusion on Sources of thermal energy


Coal, oil, natural gas all these fossil fuels can also be used as a source for thermal energy. By burning this fossil fuels we get thermal energy.

This all about sources of thermal energy. Hope you enjoyed it Kooolllllll...!!!!!!!

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