Energy recovery
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Energy Recovery
Energy recovery (/ˈɛnərdʒi rɪˈkʌvəri/) refers to the process of extracting useful energy from waste materials or heat streams that would otherwise be discarded or lost. This process is a key component of sustainable energy practices and waste management.
Etymology
The term "energy recovery" is derived from the English words "energy" and "recovery". "Energy" comes from the Greek word "energeia", which means activity or operation, and "recovery" comes from the Latin word "recuperare", which means to regain or get back.
Related Terms
- Waste-to-energy: A form of energy recovery that involves converting non-recyclable waste materials into usable heat, electricity, or fuel.
- Heat recovery: The process of collecting and re-using heat that would otherwise be lost, often in industrial processes.
- Cogeneration: Also known as combined heat and power (CHP), this is the simultaneous production of electricity and useful heat from the same energy source.
- Energy conservation: The practice of reducing the use of energy resources, often through increased efficiency.
- Energy recycling: The process of capturing wasted energy and reusing it, often in a different form.
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