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Do power stations affect global warming?
Power stations that run on fossil fuels (coal, oil and natural gas) emit carbon dioxide (CO2), a greenhouse gas that is contributing to global warming.Power stations that use renewable energy (solar, wind, hydro, tidal and wave, geothermal etc) have no emissions and have no effect on global warming.
Where in the US is coal used?
Coal is used all over the US in power stations to generate electricity.
The fossil fuel that will be used up the fastest is?
The fossil fuel that would be used up the fastest is oil. This is because it is cheap to run and quick to start up. Oil is also used in large and medium-sized power stations
What do power plant generators run on?
The vast majority run on fossil fuels. There are also nuclear, wind, hydro power stations or plants. In some places there are geothermal power plants.
How do solar power stations generate electricity?
the turbines run due to the steam produced by sun.
Do power stations use heat to generate electricity?
Yes most power stations do use heat to generate electricity. Heat energy of the fuel (e.g. burning coal, burning oil, nuclear fission) is utilized to heat water present in the boiler. This heating generates steam, which is then utilized to run the turbine. However some power stations get the energy to generate electricity without using heat (e.g. hydroelectric dams, wind power, sea wave power, solar cell generation systems).
Where are the stations in New Zealand that run geothermal power?
There are a few 1 in Kawerau, Wairakei & Ohaaki all in the North Island
What is needed to run a power stations?
sunlight and photovoltaic panels (solar cells/panels) also electronic power inverters to change the DC from the panels into AC to send to the power grid.
Why does oil appear to be infinite to the consumer?
One reason oil may appear to be infinite to the consumer is because it is available at gas stations almost at every corner of a town. However, oil is finite and will eventually run out.
Is there electricity in Zambia?
There is electricity in much of the urban areas of Zambia. Hydro power is provided from the power stations at Kariba North, Victoria Falls and Kafue. Many rural parts of the country run on diesel power stations and many are now coming onto solar power.
Assume that oil begins to run out and extraction becomes more expensive trace through the effect of this on the market for oil and the market for other fuels?
UEA!
Would a bad oil sending unit cause you to loose engine power?
Only if you run it out of oil. Otherwise no.
