Академический IELTS (Уровень 8 и Выше) - Энергия и мощность

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

подстанция, электрическая подстанция

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

трансформатор

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

горение, сгорание

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

гидравлический разрыв пласта, фрекинг

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

канал, трубопровод

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

переменный ток

any fuel that can be used instead of fossil fuels

альтернативное топливо

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

биотопливо

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

биогаз