Combined Heat and Power (CHP)

Key term for OCR GCSE Physics B, used in Electricity generation.

Definition

A highly efficient system used in industry that captures 'waste' thermal energy from electricity generation and uses it to heat local buildings.

Exam Context

Combined Heat and Power (CHP) appears in OCR GCSE Physics B revision content for Sustainable energy, especially Electricity generation and Electricity generation.

Sustainable energy Electricity generation Electricity generation

Found in Revision Notes

Sustainable energy

Energy Resources and Usage Patterns

Electricity generation • Electricity generation

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Enhanced greenhouse effect

Finite

Fossil fuels

Non-renewable (finite) resource