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How does a geothermal power station work and how does it compare with a fossil fuelled power station?
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A geothermal power plant works by pumping a material that transfers heat energy well through pipes drilled deep into the earth's crust. As the material (usually water in geothermal furnaces in private citizens' homes) is pumped through these pipes, it equilibrates with the temperature of the surrounding earth. During the hot months, the water is hotter at the surface than the earth, so the water carries heat into the earth where it is absorbed and the water cools. During the cold months, the earth is hotter, so the water is cold when it enters the earth and picks up heat to carry back to the surface. In the power plant, the heat differential causes a turbine to rotate, which then generates power.
In contrast, a fossil fuel power plant works exclusively by burning fuel (coal, natural gas, etc.). This heat is used to boil water into steam, which is then used to turn a turbine to generate power.
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Is geothermal energy good for the environment?
Yes, it produces clean green electricity with no emissions. Using geothermal energy means we use less fossil fuelled energy which releases carbon dioxide into the greenhouse gases of the atmosphere.
Is geothermal a fossil fuel?
No it is not
What are two advantages of geothermal energy over fossil fuels?
Geothermal energy utilization does not cause air pollution as fossil fuelsGeothermal energy is renewable source of energy while fossil fuel is not.
How can geothermal energy be used to replace fossil fuels?
it is way better than fossil fuels
Is geothermal energy gives more electricity than fossil fuels?
it has the potential to, but at present there is not enough geothermal plants to do so.
How much does a power station - fossil fuelled cost?
around £3.7 billion
Is geothermal energy good for the environment?
Yes, it produces clean green electricity with no emissions. Using geothermal energy means we use less fossil fuelled energy which releases carbon dioxide into the greenhouse gases of the atmosphere.
Is geothermal a fossil fuel?
No it is not
Do geothermal burn fossil fuels?
no
Do geothermal power stations make pollution?
No. Construction equipment used to build the station will burn fossil fuels and produce some pollution. When the station is complete it will produce pollution free electricity. The station will require some electric power from the grid to operate, and some of that electricity may be produced by coal powered plants which do produce pollution, but the geothermal power station will not produce pollution.
Does geothermal energy use fossil fuels?
no
What are two advantages of geothermal energy over fossil fuels?
Geothermal energy utilization does not cause air pollution as fossil fuelsGeothermal energy is renewable source of energy while fossil fuel is not.
How can geothermal energy be used to replace fossil fuels?
it is way better than fossil fuels
Is geothermal not a fossil fuel or is it a fossil fuel?
Geothermal energy is not a fossil fuel, because it is harnessing energy from the thermal heat energy within the earth and is not dependent upon decomposed ancient plants and animals, which is what coal, oil, and natural gas are, which is why they are called "fossil fuels."
What is the most abundant fossil fuel in AMERICA'?
geothermal energy
How is a nuclear power station different to a fossil fuelled power station?
Nuclear power produces clean electricity without any carbon dioxide emissions.Fossil fuel (coal, oil and natural gas) power produces electricity with carbon dioxide emissions which are causing global warming and climate change.
Is geothermal energy gives more electricity than fossil fuels?
it has the potential to, but at present there is not enough geothermal plants to do so.
