1. Concepts of Engineering and Technology
The Great Energy Hunt
Non-Renewable and Renewable
Energy Sources
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2. Technical Communication
The student understands the opportunities and careers in fields related to physical and mechanical systems.
Engineers must possess strong technical oral and written communication skills.
Green Energy is a growing field in the engineering industry. Our country is facing an energy crisis. Engineers will determine what energy sources are the best solutions and why.
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3. Technical Terms & Definitions
The terms and definitions listed below are discussed in this lesson. Please review before proceeding with this lesson.
Non-Renewable Energy
Is a term describing what is thought to be environmentally friendly sources of power and energy. Typically, this refers to renewable and non-polluting energy sources. .
Green Energy
Definitions
Terms
Energy that cannot be replaced once it is
used or energy that is not being replaced
as fast as it is being used.
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4. Technical Terms & Definitions
The terms and definitions listed below are discussed in this lesson. Please review before proceeding with this lesson.
Renewable Energy
Definitions
Terms
Is energy which comes from natural
resources such as sunlight, wind, rain,
tides, and geothermal heat, which are
renewable (naturally replenished).
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5. Non-Renewable & Renewable Energy Sources
In this lesson, we will research Non- Renewable and Renewable Energy Sources and determine which energy sources are the best solutions to solve the United States’ energy crisis.
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6. What are the Non-Renewable Energy Sources?
The non-renewable energy sources are:
Coal
Nuclear Energy
Natural Gas
Propane
Petroleum
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7. What are the Renewable Energy Sources?
The renewable energy sources are:
Geothermal
Ethanol
Biomass
Hydrogen
Wind Energy
Solar Energy
Hydroelectric Power
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8. Non-Renewable Energy Sources
The Great Energy Hunt
Non-Renewable Energy Sources
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Coal  Non-Renewable
Coal is a readily combustible black or brownish-black rock with a composition, including inherent moisture, consisting of more than 50 percent by weight and more than 70 percent by volume of carbonaceous material. It is formed from plant remains that have been compacted, hardened, chemically altered, and metamorphosed by heat and pressure over geologic time.
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10. Natural Gas  Non-Renewable
Natural Gas is a gaseous mixture of hydrocarbon compounds, the primary one being methane. Note:  The Energy Information Administration measures wet natural gas and its two sources of production, associated/dissolved natural gas and non-associated natural gas, and dry natural gas, which is produced from wet natural gas.
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11. Petroleum 1  Non-Renewable
Petroleum is gasoline, diesel fuel, and propane. Most gasoline is made from crude oil, formed from remains of plants and animals (diatoms) that lived hundreds of millions of years ago. Diesel fuel is used in diesel engines found in most freight trucks, trains, buses, boats, and farm and construction vehicles. Propane is an energy-rich gas that is found mixed with natural gas and oil..
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12. Petroleum 2  Non-Renewable
Petroleum is hydrocarbon mixtures. Included are crude oil, lease condensate, unfinished oils, refined products obtained from the processing of crude oil, and natural gas plant liquids. Note: Volumes of finished petroleum products include non-hydrocarbon compounds, such as additives and detergents, after they have been blended into the products.
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13. Propane  Non-Renewable
Propane (C3H8): A normally gaseous straight-chain hydrocarbon. It is a colorless paraffinic gas that boils at a temperature of degrees Fahrenheit. It is extracted from natural gas or refinery gas streams. It includes all products designated in ASTM Specification D1835 and Gas Processors Association Specifications for commercial propane and HD-5 propane.
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14. Renewable Energy Sources
The Great Energy Hunt
Renewable Energy Sources
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Biomass  Renewable
Biomass is plant matter and animal waste that can be harvested to create bio-energy in the form of electricity, heat, steam and fuels.
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Ethanol  Renewable
Ethanol (CH3-CH2OH) is a clear, colorless, flammable oxygenated hydrocarbon. Ethanol is typically produced chemically from ethylene, or biologically from fermentation of various sugars from carbohydrates found in agricultural crops and cellulosic residues from crops or wood. It is used in the United States as a gasoline octane enhancer and oxygenate (blended up to 10 percent concentration). Ethanol can also be used in high concentrations (E85) in vehicles designed for its use.
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17. Geothermal  Renewable
Geothermal Energy is a form of renewable energy derived from heat deep in the earth’s crust.
Geothermal Energy is also used for electricity production.
Geothermal Power Generation is used today throughout the world where good geothermal resources exist, including many locations in the western United States.
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18. Hydroelectric Power  Renewable
Hydroelectric Power is a renewable energy source. It produces the most electricity in the United States. It accounts for 6% of total U.S. electricity generation and 67% of generation from renewables in 2008.
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Hydrogen  Renewable
Hydrogen is the lightest of all gases, occurring chiefly in combination with oxygen in water; exists also in acids, bases, alcohols, petroleum, and other hydrocarbons.
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20. Solar Energy  Renewable
Solar Energy is the radiant energy of the sun, which can be converted into other forms of energy, such as heat or electricity.
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21. Wind Energy  Renewable
Wind Energy is kinetic energy present in wind motion that can be converted to mechanical energy for driving pumps, mills, and electric power generators.
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22. Quiz 1 – Test Your Energy Knowledge
Take the energy quiz to test your knowledge of Non-Renewable and Renewable Energy Sources.
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23. Quiz 2 - What is Your Energy IQ?
Complete “What is your energy IQ?” from API
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24. Assignment – The Great Energy Hunt
Research and create a presentation about a non-renewable or renewable energy source assigned by your teacher.
Complete The Great Energy Hunt assignment.
Present The Great Energy Hunt assignment.
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References
Dictionary.com
U.S. Energy Information Administration
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References
Energy4Me.org
U.S. Department of Energy
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