Acadêmico IELTS (Banda 8 ou Acima) - Energia e Potência

a facility that transforms voltage levels and regulates electrical currents, typically situated in an electrical power distribution system

subestação elétrica

an electric device that is used to increase or decrease the voltage of an alternating current

transformador (dispositivo elétrico)

a chemical reaction between a fuel and an oxidizing agent, typically producing heat and light

combustão

a method used to extract natural gas or oil from deep underground by injecting high-pressure fluid to fracture rock formations

fraturamento hidráulico

a pipe, tube, or channel that is used to protect, enclose, or route electrical wires, cables, or other utilities for the purpose of safe and organized transmission

eletroduto

an electric current that reverses direction periodically, typically used in power distribution systems due to its efficiency in long-distance transmission

corrente alternada

any fuel that can be used instead of fossil fuels

combustivel alternativo

a type of fuel made from living matter, such as plants or waste, that can be used as a renewable energy source

biocombustível

a gas, especially methane, that is produced as a result of the decomposition of animal or plant remains, which is used as fuel

biogás