OEO Ontology

Overview / Open Energy Ontology / Class - energy transformation unit
Label: energy transformation unit

Definition:
An energy transformation unit is an artificial object that transforms, changes or transfers a certain type of energy.

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A combined heat and power generating unit is an energy transformation unit that has both the function to produce thermal energy and the function to produce electrical energy.

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A combined heat and power plant (CHPP) is an energy transformation unit that consists of combined heat and power generating units, a grid component feeding electric energy into an electricity grid, and a grid component feeding thermal energy into a heating grid.

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A compressor station is an energy transformation unit that has a compressor to enable gas transport via a gas grid.

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A filling station is energy transformation unit that transfers fuel into the fuel tank of a vehicle.

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A grid component is an energy transformation unit that is a discrete part of a supply grid serving a specific purpose.

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A heat generating unit is an energy transformation unit that has the function to produce thermal energy.

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A heat plant is an energy transformation unit consisting of heat generating units and a grid component that feeds thermal energy into a heating grid.

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A mineral oil refinery is an energy transformation unit that applies a mineral oil refining process.

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A power generating unit is an energy transformation unit that has the function to produce electrical energy.

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A power plant is an energy transformation unit consisting of power generating units and a grid component that feeds electric energy into an electric grid.

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A power-to-fuel system is an energy transformation unit that implements a power-to-fuel process. A water electrolyser is participating in the power-to-fuel process.

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