Secondary energy is the form of energy remaining after the transformation of the primary energy carriers in so-called utilizable sources of energy.

Source of energy

• Electric current
• Fuel oil, gasoline, diesel oil, briquette, liquid gas, natural gas
• Long-distance heating
• Process gases (chemical industry)

Characteristics

Secondary energy is usually characterised by one of the following characteristics,

• good shelf-life (e.g. Coke, refined oils)
• good transportability (e.g. Electricity)
• high power density (e.g. Coke)
• simple/approves of production (briquette)

One of these characteristics under normal conditions preferred, dependent on place and are intended purpose often the by-products of the production of secondary energy just as usable secondary energy (e.g. gas during the gasoline production or warmth is with the production of electricity a by-product, which can be further-used as process gas or long-distance heating).

See also: Primary energy, energy, final energy

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