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Burning coal in itself does not create electricity. Burning coal and using the heat to power turbines or generators is the manner in which electricity is created.
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Coal is used to boil water to steam. Steam is used to turn a turbine (a type of steam engine). The turbine turns an electric generator (dynamo or alternator) and electricity is generated. Those big fat towers outside power stations, that newsreaders try to convince us are chimneys, are actually water recycling, cooling towers.
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What can a burning coal do for a power palnt?
burning coal releases heat, and that heat turns a turbine, which generates electricity.
The burning of oil and coal create?
Pollution.. ?
Why is coal the prefered choice for electricity?
It's not !... Burning coal to generate electricity produces HUGE amounts of carbon dioxide - which affects the weather.
What does the burning of oil and coal create?
carbonmono oxide
How does coal burning create energy?
the heat from the burning coal heats water which rises through a tube making a current and turning turbines
Is burning wood preferable to burning coal for electricity?
NO
How does coal power a turbine that goes through a generator to create electricity?
Burning coal is used to heat water to create steam. The pressure caused by the steam is used to turn a turbine. This in turn spins magnets next to wires. This create electricity.
Could fossil fuels create electricity?
Yes, fossil fuels can and do create electricity. Most electricity round the world today is generated by burning fossil fuels (coal, oil and natural gas).
What are the advantages of burning coal for electricity?
The only advantage of producing electricity from coal is that it will cost cheaper.
How does biomass energy create electricity?
Similar to coal, its burnt. But its better because you're burning renewable sources. :D
What percentage of Australia's electricity comes from coal burning?
82% comes from coal burning. Hope that helps!
What can a burning coal do for a power palnt?
burning coal releases heat, and that heat turns a turbine, which generates electricity.
What produces cheaper electricity- a coal burning station or a nuclear power station?
coal
The burning of oil and coal create?
Pollution.. ?
About half of the electricity in the US comes from burning what?
oil or coal
How do you create renewable energy?
By burning fossil fuels (coal, oil and natural gas) in industry, transport and the generation of electricity, which releases carbon dioxide.
Why is coal the prefered choice for electricity?
It's not !... Burning coal to generate electricity produces HUGE amounts of carbon dioxide - which affects the weather.
