Purdue's Power Problem
What percent of Purdue's Power is generated by Renewable Sources?
0%
Name the 4 Main Renewable Energy Sources
solar, wind, hydropower, and geothermal energy
What is the difference between Nuclear Fusion and Fission?
Fusion -> combines elements
Fission -> breaks apart elements
What is the name of the Power plant that Purdue Operates?
Wade Utility Plant
Cheapest Energy Source per-watt?
Solar
Is Nuclear Fusion a renewable or Non-Renewable Source?
Renewable
Purdue's Yearly Energy Usage
A
B
C
~300,000,000 kWh
What is the cleanest energy source?
Nuclear Power
How much power could a Nuclear Fusion power plant produce?
Between 400 megawatts and 1 Billion Megawatts
What is the current efficiency of Purdue's Power Plant?
81% (a lot better than the 34% efficiency average)
What are the three safest Energy Sources?
1. Solar
2. Nuclear
3. Wind
What fuel(s) are used by Nuclear Fusion?
deuterium and tritium