Media library - 3D scenes - UA Mozaik Digital Learning

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Seawater desalination

The desalination process produces drinking water from seawater.

Windmill

Machines converting the energy of wind into useful forms of power were already in use in the Middle Ages.

Domestic electric light sources

This animation shows the characteristics of domestic light sources, from traditional light bulbs to LED lights.

Aluminium smelting

Aluminium smelting is the process of extracting aluminium from alumina by electrolysis.

Fusion reactor

Nuclear fusion will serve as an environmentally friendly and practically unlimited source of energy.

Offshore natural gas extraction, Norway

The Troll A is an offshore natural gas platform, the largest offshore platform ever built: it rises about 170 metres above water level, weighs 656,000...

Mining at the time of the Industrial Revolution

At the end of the 18th century, mining boomed because of the great need for raw materials in the dynamically developing industry.

Nuclear power plant

Nuclear power plants convert the energy released during nuclear fission into electric power.

Ancient Roman aqueduct and road

The excellent road and aqueduct system covering the whole empire reflects well the development of the Roman civilisation.

Watermill

Machines converting the energy of flowing or falling water into useful forms of power were already in use in the Middle Ages.

How does it work? - Water tap

This animation demonstrates the functioning of the 3 basic types of water tap.

Hydroelectric power plant (Hoover Dam, USA)

The huge dam built on the Colorado river in the US was named after a former American President.

Greenhouse effect

Human activity increases the greenhouse effect and leads to global warming.

Passive house

In a passive house a comfortable inner temperature can be ensured without the use of traditional heating and cooling systems.

Underground coal mining

As opposed to opencast mines, in underground mines the layers covering coal are not removed, coal is extracted from mine shafts.

Biogas power plant

Biogas can be produced from organic material (manure, plant waste, organic waste) using bacteria. Biogas is a mixture of methane and carbon dioxide; burning...

Oil platform

A long pipe in the centre of the tower penetrates the ocean bed until it reaches the layer that contains oil.

Water turbine, generator

Water turbines convert the kinetic energy of water into electric current.

How does it work? - Photovoltaic solar panel, solar thermal collector

This animation demonstrates how solar energy can be utilised.

System of public utilities

System that satisfies consumers’ demands of water supply, wastewater disposal, electricity, heat and gas supply and telecommunication.