Chapter 32: Cape WindPower PlantsOther Fuel Sources UsedNatural GasWind TurbinesBenefits of WindEnvironmental ImpactWorks CitedChapter 32: Cape WindChapter 32: Cape WindBrian GamelBrian GamelTDE 276TDE 276November 2009November 2009Power PlantsPower PlantsTraditionally burn coal or oil.Traditionally burn coal or oil.Directly affected when there is an oil Directly affected when there is an oil shortage.shortage.Produce high amounts of pollution.Produce high amounts of pollution.Other Fuel Sources UsedOther Fuel Sources UsedFuel crisis caused a move to other forms Fuel crisis caused a move to other forms of power.of power.Other forms include nuclear energy, Other forms include nuclear energy, hydroelectric energy and natural gas.hydroelectric energy and natural gas.Natural GasNatural GasLess harmful emissions.Less harmful emissions.Can be used in a “combined cycle” gas Can be used in a “combined cycle” gas plant.plant.Can have a greater efficiency.Can have a greater efficiency.Wind TurbinesWind TurbinesUtilizes renewable energy.Utilizes renewable energy.Quickly renewed resource.Quickly renewed resource.Clean energy source.Clean energy source.Benefits of WindBenefits of WindCan be used to provide electricity without Can be used to provide electricity without causing air pollution.causing air pollution.Capable of continuously producing high Capable of continuously producing high amounts of electricity.amounts of electricity.Environmental ImpactEnvironmental ImpactMay disrupt fishing and boating.May disrupt fishing and boating.May disturb ocean life around the May disturb ocean life around the foundations of the turbines.foundations of the turbines.Turbine blades may be dangerous to Turbine blades may be dangerous to birds and may disrupt migration patterns.birds and may disrupt migration patterns.Works CitedWorks CitedGordon, Jim. “Cape Wind." Gordon, Jim. “Cape Wind." Engineering Engineering the Future: Science, Technology, and the the Future: Science, Technology, and the Design ProcessDesign Process. Key Curriculum Press. . Key Curriculum Press. Emeryville, CA, 2008. 289-293.Emeryville, CA, 2008.
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