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Yes, certainly, it used to be a major fuel but now it is generally too expensive, except in countries like Saudi Arabia where they have plenty of oil on the spot
What else can I help you with?
When did Jiyeh Power Station oil spill happen?
Jiyeh Power Station oil spill happened in 2006.
Are hydroelectric as powerful as oil or coal stations?
Yes,once its used as much oil and coal power station
in an oil power station how is heat generated?
In an oil power station, heat is generated by burning oil in a boiler to produce high-pressure steam. This steam is then used to drive a turbine connected to a generator, which converts the mechanical energy into electricity.
Why is it many electrical power stations use oil?
Oil is not too expensive, especially when you can increase the price of electricity to cover it. Oil is easily transported, and it is also simple to convert a coal burning power station into an oil burning power station.
What fuel is burned in a power station?
In a power station, commonly burned fuels include coal, natural gas, and oil. These fuels are used to heat water and create steam, which drives turbines to generate electricity.
What energy transfers take place at an oil burning power station?
At an oil burning power station, chemical energy from the oil is converted into thermal energy through combustion. This thermal energy is used to heat water and produce steam, which drives a turbine connected to a generator, where mechanical energy is transformed into electrical energy.
How is cruachan hydroelectric power station different to a normal hydroelectric power station?
Cruachan Power Station is a storage hydro-electric power station whereas a Normal Hydroelectric power station is produced and then used, no storage needed.
What is the Efficiency of a oil Power Station?
The efficiency of an oil power station typically ranges from 30% to 45%, depending on the technology used and the specific design of the plant. This efficiency measures how well the power station converts the energy stored in oil into electrical energy. Factors influencing efficiency include the combustion process, heat recovery systems, and the type of generator employed. Advanced technologies, like combined cycle systems, can improve efficiency by utilizing waste heat for additional power generation.
What is the cost to build a oil power station?
i asked this question so why dont you answer it
Does Digboi city has atomic power station?
No, but it has the oldest oil refinery in Asia!
-if a generator in an oil-thermal power plant is 35 percent efficient and its output capacity is 3 000 MW what is the output power for the turbine generator system?
If the oil fired furnaces produce 3000 MW thermal, and the overall station efficiency is 35 percent, this means that the electrical power sent out is 1050 MWe. This assumes you do mean the overall station efficiency, ie that the power used for auxiliaries on the station is subtracted from the total electric power generated, before this figure is calculated.
What does a furnace do on a power station?
A furnace on a power station is typically used to generate heat by burning fuel such as coal, natural gas, or oil. This heat is then used to produce steam which drives turbines to generate electricity. Essentially, the furnace plays a key role in the process of converting fuel into electrical energy.
