OEO Ontology

Overview / Open Energy Ontology / Class - energy converting component
Label: energy converting component

Definition:
An energy converting component is an artificial object that is usually a discrete part of an energy transformation unit with the function of transforming, transferring or changing a certain type of energy.

Sub classes:
Definition:
A current collector is an energy converting component that transfers electrical energy between a stationary conductor and a grid supplied electric vehicle.

Definition:
A generator is an energy converting component that converts other forms of energy into electrical energy.

Definition:
A heat exchanger is an energy converting component that is used for a heat transfer process.

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A heater is an energy converting component that converts other forms of energy into useful heat.

Definition:
A motor is an energy converting component that converts other forms of energy into kinetic energy.

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A pump is an energy converting component that converts energy into kinetic or potential energy of a fluid.

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A steam reformer is an energy converting component that produces syngas from hydrocarbons such as natural gas.

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A turbine is an energy converting component that converts energy from a moving fluid flow into rotational energy.

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A water electrolyser is an energy converting component that uses an electric current to decompose water into hydrogen and oxygen gas. Electrical energy is converted into chemical energy (and waste heat).

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Definition:
An artificial object is an object that was deliberately manufactured by humans to address a particular purpose.