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Summary Measuring Energy
Some units of measurement can be used for a variety of energy sources. Others are specific to the type of equipment or conversion process or a particular industry. Some are commonly used, while others are highly technical.
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First developed in the 18th century, units of energy measurement are used both in everyday life and the international energy trade. They have been standardized among different countries.
The mass and volume of fossil fuels and biomassIn the energy sector, biomass is defined as all organic matter of plant or animal origin... can be expressed in different ways. The growth of renewable energies has popularized certain units of measurement such as watt-peak and meters per second.
Whatever its source, secondary energySecondary energy is energy produced by converting so-called primary energy, or energy available in its natural state in the environment... (or energy carriers) can be quantified by a number of units that are widely used for electricityForm of energy resulting from the movement of charged particles (electrons) through a conductor... and heatIn the field of statistical thermodynamics today, heat refers to the transfer of the thermal agitation of the particles making up matter... .
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