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What was coal used widely for during the industrial age?
One major use was for making steam to power steam engines. Coal was also baked in furnaces to make coke which was in turn used in blast furnaces to mak iron.
Are steam engines still being used?
Steam engines presently produce more power than all other types of engines combined. Most steam engines take the form of the steam turbine engine. The steam turbine is responsible for generating about 86% of the electric power used on this planet. Reciprocating steam engines are still in use for limited applications, but are generally considered obsolete. Steam engines, either the piston or turbine type were used on most big ships until recently, and there are still a few steam locomotives about.
Why was James Watt important during the Industrial Revolution?
He greatly improved existing steam engines for use in factories.
The Industrial Revolution brought about the use of new sources of power such as .?
steam, electricity, and water
How much coal did the RMS Titanic have on board when it left England?
The Titanic was a nuclear vessel.... but ran on electricityThe above answer is complete baloney. The data from the white star line shows that;The ship was fitted with 29 boilers and 159 furnaces. (24 double ended boilers and 5 single ended boilers) Over 8,000 tons of coal filled her coal bunkers. The coal fired furnaces heated water in the boilers to generate steam. The steam (215 psi) was then funneled to the tipple expansion engines. Once the steam entered the engine cylinder it created the necessary power to turn the propellers. If the turbine was not in use, such as reverse orders to the helm or entering or leaving port, lost steam would condense in evaporators and the water would be returned to the boilers. Controlling the amount of steam fed to the engines controlled the speed of the ship. Exhaust was vented through Titanic's first 3 funnels, the fourth was a dummy funnel used for ventilation and storage. Many Titanic enthusiasts enjoy pointing out errors in various Titanic movies and artwork by noticing smoke coming from the 4th funnel.
What kind of steam engines are used in power stations?
Coal fired steam driven power stations are still in use
What are some examples of the current use of coal?
steam engines...and bar-b-q-ing
Who uses coal?
Companies use coal to generate electricity. People use coal to heat their houses. Steam trains use coal to power their engines. Companies use coal and burn them to make hot air to spin their turbine to make energy.
What did the use steam engines for?
They used them either for traveling or for supplies. E.g. Taking coal to the town for the villagers. Hope I helped :)
Heat engines use heat to do work?
Yes. Heat engines come in various forms. For example, internal combustion using gasoline or diesel, external combustion (not much used), steam engines reciprocating or turbine, gas turbines, rocket engines.
What is powered by coal?
steam boats and steam trains use coal power
What was coal used widely for during the industrial age?
One major use was for making steam to power steam engines. Coal was also baked in furnaces to make coke which was in turn used in blast furnaces to mak iron.
What type of coal do they use in trains?
Steam coal.
What were the steam engines first use?
The first steam engines used for pumping water out of mines.
Do aircraft designers still use steam engines 2014?
Aircraft designers didn't use steam engines in 1903, either.
Are steam engines still being used?
Steam engines presently produce more power than all other types of engines combined. Most steam engines take the form of the steam turbine engine. The steam turbine is responsible for generating about 86% of the electric power used on this planet. Reciprocating steam engines are still in use for limited applications, but are generally considered obsolete. Steam engines, either the piston or turbine type were used on most big ships until recently, and there are still a few steam locomotives about.
What can you use coal to make?
steam to turn the turbine
