Energy Cost Calculations 01/12/2018 Energy Cost Calculations Objective To calculate the energy transferred and associated costs of operating electrical devices.
Starter Discuss with a partner which is the best lightbulb and why? Plug in two mains powered lamps with the same (or very similar) brightness ratings, one filament and one low-energy. Ask students, in pairs or small groups, to discuss which lamp is the best and why. Incorporate the idea of the cost of the bulbs and ask students to reconsider their opinions. Reveal the power the bulbs are using. What do the students think now? Discuss further advances with LED lights.
Power The power is the amount of energy in a given amount of time. We can rearrange the formula to find the energy: Worked Example How much energy is used by a bulb, which needs 40W to power it, if it is left on for 3 hours. E = 40W x 3hours x 60 x 60 = 432,000J = 432kJ Power = Energy ÷ Time (Watt) (Joule) (Sec.) Energy = Power x Time Discuss the worked example with pupils and then get them to discuss why they need to multiply by 60 twice. Also discuss the conversion from J to kJ.
Calculating Energy Bills Energy suppliers use kW h (kilowatt hours) as the unit of energy to make calculating the cost of energy easier. Worked Example If a 2000 W electric heater is left on for 5 hours. Then the number of kW h used is: 2000 W = 2 kW Energy (in kW h) = Power (in kW) x Time (in hours) Energy (in kW h) = 2 kW x 5 h = 10 kW h Energy = Power x Time
Calculating Energy Bills Worked Example If a 2000 W electric heater is left on for 5 hours. Then the number of kW h used is: 2000 W = 2 kW Energy (in kW h) = Power (in kW) x Time (in hours) Energy (in kW h) = 2 kW x 5 h = 10 kW h Energy suppliers charge a set amount per kW h used. If an energy supplier charges 12p per kWh, then the heater would cost: Cost of Energy = number of kWh x cost of each kWh Cost of Energy = 10 x 12 p = 120 p = £1.20
Calculating Energy Bills Complete all parts of the question in your book. ss_th2_phys_term 4_l10_sq_energy calculations_q4
Plenary Draw a diagram, like the one below, and fill in the boxes with the parts of this topic you feel most confident with at the top and the least confident at the bottom. Use your book to help you. Examples: Calculating work done Sankey diagrams Energy types Energy transfers Calculating energy costs Energy Resources (Adv. Vs Dis.) Use the outcomes of the position of topics to tailor a revision lesson to the class.