How is oil used to form electricity?

Anonymous

∙ 14y ago

Updated: 8/19/2019

Oil is burned in a furnace as fuel to produce heat. Running through the furnace is a series of pipes containing water. The water turns to steam with the heat - which is then used to turn turbines. The turbines generate the electricity.

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What are some positive effects from oil?

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How can electricity be produced from oil?

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What are uses for oil and oil products?

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Which fossil fuel is used to generate electricity?

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What fossil fuel is used the most to generate electricity?

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