310 Micro-Combined Heat and Power Systems Quiz

What is the primary function of micro-combined heat and power (mCHP) systems?

• To supply heating and hot water while also generating electricity

• To only generate electricity

• To only supply heating and hot water

• To store energy for later use

What percentage of heat is typically used to provide heating in a micro-CHP system?

• 80%

• 15%

• 5%

• 50%

What is the term used to describe a system where the primary focus is on providing heat?

• Heat-led system

• Electricity-led system

• Power-led system

• Energy-led system

Which of the following is a component part of a micro-combined heat and power (mCHP) system?

• The engine burner

• The cooling fan

• The water pump

• The solar panel

What is the role of the Stirling engine in a micro-combined heat and power (mCHP) system?

• To generate electricity

• To cool the system

• To store energy

• To provide lighting

Which component in a micro-combined heat and power (mCHP) system is responsible for exchanging heat?

• The heat exchanger

• The cooling fan

• The water pump

• The solar panel

What percentage of the full heat output does the engine produce in a micro-combined heat and power (mCHP) system?

• 10%

• 25%

• 50%

• 75%

What happens if there is more demand for heat in a micro-combined heat and power (mCHP) system?

• The system shuts down

• The supplementary burner ignites

• The engine produces more power

• The heat exchanger stops working

How does the Stirling engine operate the piston in a micro-combined heat and power (mCHP) system?

• Through explosive combustion

• By using the expansion and contraction of internal gases

• By releasing gases outside the engine

• By using external combustion

What is a key requirement for a building to be suitable for a micro-combined heat and power (mCHP) system?

• The building should have a high demand for heating.

• The building should have low carbon emissions.

• The building should be small in size.

• The building should have poor insulation.