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How many ftlb/s and Kw are in 1 hp?
550 ftlb/s and 0.74 Kw
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Give three differences between Canada and US energy.
- 1) We have much more nuclear
- 2) We export the majority of our energy
- 3) Most of our electricity is from Hydro (Church Hill Falls for example)
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What is Canadas oil, natural gas, and coal in respect to the world.
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How much of the worlds hydroelectricity and nuclear power does Canada generate?
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Rank Canada's energy usage by sector (4)
- 1) Transportation
- 2) Industry
- 3) Commercial & Public Services
- 4) Residential
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What is the electricity price (c/KWh) in Halifax, Montreal, and Boston.
- Halifax 13 (7.7)
- Montreal 7 (4.5)
- Boston 26 (18.5)
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What is the conversion efficiency of photosynthesis, IC engine, and home furnace.
- Photosynthesis 0.3%
- IC Engine 30-40%
- Home Furnace 90-95%
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What is the assimilation efficiency of plants and animals.
- Plants 15-50%
- Animals 60-90%
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Give global warming potential of HFC, NO2, CH4, CO2
- HFC 3800
- NO2 300
- CH4 70
- CO2 1
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Rank the fuel leaders in CO2 emissions (7)
- Coal
- Oil
- Natural Gas
- Photovoltaic
- Nuclear
- Wind
- Hydro
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What radiation spectrum does CO2 absorb?
3 to 10 micron wavelength
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Give global warming potential of HFC, NO2, CH4, CO2
- HFC 3800
- NO2 300
- CH4 70
- CO2 1
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What are the highest and lowest CO2 emission intensity plants in Nova Scotia?
- Highest - Point Tupper
- Lowest - Tufts Cove
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Rank Canadas GHG emissions by industry (4)
- 1) Industry
- 2) Transportation
- 3) Electricity
- 4) Heating
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What are Canada's three objections to hard emissions limits?
- 1) Major polluters like India and China have not signed on.
- 2) It may compromise Canada's competitiveness resulting in loss of jobs.
- 3) Should do a made in Canada solution instead (Acid rain, haze, particulates)
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Give four outcomes of COP 16 in Cancun Mexico (2010)
- 1) Green climate fund
- 2) Limit global warming to 2C
- 3) REDD reducing emissions by deforestation and degradation
- 4) Promote technology transfer
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What have non signatories like China (3), India, and Brazil done to reduce emissions?
- China
- 1) Increased efficiency by 20%
- 2) Advanced nuclear and coal power
- 3) Double renewables by 2020
- India
- 1) Large solar energy program
- Brazil
- 1) Deforestation laws
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Typical fuel contains how much volatile matter?
10 to 40%
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Give some ignition temperatures (C).
- Methane (700)
- CO (650)
- Hydrogen (580)
- Antracite (500)
- Coal (415)
- Kerosene (300)
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When was the London fog which killed 4000 people?
1952
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How is smoke intensity measured?
Ringlemans smoke chart
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In combustion what happens to N2O and NOx when the temperature is increased?
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