This program defines electric power and explores in general terms a variety of means by which it is produced, transmitted, and consumed. Efficiencies and inefficiencies relating to energy conservation are discussed in relation to power production, transmission, and consumption, with a particular focus on the efficiencies and inefficiencies associated with the conversion of electricity to light. Specific modules include Efficiency I: Power Production; Power; Efficiency II: Power Transport; Power Transmission; Power Consumption; Inefficiency I: The Light Bulb; and Inefficiency II: The Fluorescent Bulb. Correlates to all National CTE Organizational Standards (including the provisions of the Perkins Act).
This program defines electric power and explores in general terms a variety of means by which it is produced, transmitted, and consumed. Efficiencies and inefficiencies relating to energy conservation are discussed in relation to power production, transmission, and consumption, with a particular focus on the efficiencies and inefficiencies associated with the conversion of electricity to light. Specific modules include Efficiency I: Power Production; Power; Efficiency II: Power Transport; Power Transmission; Power Consumption; Inefficiency I: The Light Bulb; and Inefficiency II: The Fluorescent Bulb. Correlates to all National CTE Organizational Standards (including the provisions of the Perkins Act).
General Note
Encoded with permission for digital streaming by Infobase on May 08, 2008.
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Content Note
Efficiency 1: Power Production and Energy Resources (4:25) -- Electrical Power: The Rate at Which Work Is Done (2:48) -- Electricity: Measurement of Power (3:05) -- Efficiency 2: Power Transport (4:16) -- Power Transmission (2:15) -- Power Transmission: Three-Phase System (2:41) -- Power Consumption (5:25) -- Radiation and Wavelengths (3:31) -- Inefficiency: Incandescent Light Bulb (1:41) -- Efficiency: Fluorescent Bulbs (3:24).
