Environmental Engineering Reference
In-Depth Information
tABle 4.2
Forms of energy and examples of their sources
Pressure energy
light energy
Pressurized.vessel
Intense.light
Caisson.work
Lasers
Explosives
Infrared.sources
Noise
Microwaves
Compressed.gases
Sun
Steam.source
Ultraviolet.light
Liqueied.gases
Welding
Air.under.pressure
RF.ields
Diving
Radio.frequency
Conined.spaces
Biological energy
nuclear energy
Allergens
Alpha.particles
Biotoxins
Beta.particles
Pathogens
High-energy.nuclear.particles
Poisonous.plants
Neutrons
Gamma.rays
X-rays
chemical energy
thermal (heat) energy
Corrosive.materials:
Chemical.reactions
.
Flammable/combustible.materials
Combustible.materials
.
Toxic.chemicals
Cryogenic.materials
.
Compressed.gases
Fire
.
Carcinogens
Flames
.
Conined.spaces
Flammable.materials
.
Oxidizing.materials
Friction
Reactive.materials:
Hot.processes
.
Poisonous.chemicals.and.gases
Hot.surfaces
.
Explosives
Molten.metals
.
Acids.and.Bases
Steam
.
Oxygen.deiciency.atmosphere
Solar
.
Fuels
Weather.phenomena
.
Dusts.or.powders
Welding
electrical energy
Capacitors:
. Transformers
Energized.circuits:
. Power.lines
. Batteries
. Exposed.conductors
. Static.electricity
Lightning
