2. Hexagon of Energies
Nuclear E.
Chemical E. Electromagnetic E.
Mechanic E.
Electric E.
Thermal E.
photosynthesis
candle
wasting
batteries
recharging
batteries
furnace
engines
antenna
neon lights
LED
photovoltaic
cell
antenna
microwave
oven
resistance
nuclear reactor
turbine
friction
endothermal
processes
motor
generator
thermopar
bulb filament
5. Coal-fired Power Plant
Nuclear E.
Chemical E. Electromagnetic E.
Mechanic E.
Electric E.
Thermal E.
turbine
generator
Coal or fuel
Water-based
cooling system
furnace
9. Nuclear Power Plant
Nuclear E.
Chemical E. Electromagnetic E.
Mechanic E.
Electric E.
Thermal E.
nuclear reactor
steam turbine
generator
Uranium or
plutonium
Primary cooling
system
Secondary
cooling system
steam generator
12. Combined-cycle Power Plant
Nuclear E.
Chemical E. Electromagnetic E.
Mechanic E.
Electric E.
Thermal E.
intercooler –
steam generator
Gas turbo
engine
steam turbine
Generator 1
Natural gas
Water-based
cooling system
Generator 2
17. Hydroelectric Power Plant
Nuclear E.
Chemical E. Electromagnetic E.
Mechanic E. Electric E.
Thermal E.
generator
Water
Potential E. → Kinetic E.
water turbine
23. Solar Thermal Plant
Nuclear E.
Chemical E. Electromagnetic E.
Mechanic E.
Electric E.
Thermal E.
turbine
generator
solar mirrors
Infra-red Solar beams
Glycol-based cooling system
Water-based cooling system