Though these seem to be very different objects, with very different purposes, they are all Energy Systems. The toaster transfers energy from the electrical socket to the radiation used to cook your toast. Your car engine burns the fuel, converting its chemical potential energy into the kinetic energy driving you around town, as well as turning your alternator to recharge your battery and power your smartphone. The power plant converts heat energy to kinetic energy turning a turbine which generates the electricity that powers millions of devices in local homes. Your body converts the chemical potential energy in your food to the stored energy in your fat and the kinetic energy pumping your blood, moving your arms, scoring the winning run, or typing this post. All of these systems either generate, store, or transfer energy, but they aren’t optimally designed for the same purpose. While I can cook my toast on the heated engine of my car, it is not the best use of my gas. While I can push my car down the road, it’s a lot easier to start the engine and let it drive the wheels. Depending on the type of energy you need, your load, different types of energy systems are more effective at covering that load than others, and THAT is what I am interested in. Finding the most efficient and effective Energy System to provide for your various energy loads.
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