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They are combusted ( burned) to make heat . This heat is used to heat water to superheated steam under pressure.
The superheated steam drives a turbine, which in turn mechanically drives the electrical generator. Superheated steam is steam that is about 300oC and with a pressure greater that atmospheric pressure. It is dangerous stuff.
The combustion of fossil fuels is an environmental problem ,as it releases carbon dioxide in the burning.
A power station needs some form of energy to mechanically rotate a generator to make electricity.
The other major source of heat in a power station that does not need combustion, is nuclear fuels. Nuclear fuels create heat by nuclear change , with in turn creates the superheated steam , and them it is the same process as above. .
Other methods of energy that can be used to create electrical power are, solar, wind, hydroelectric(dams) , tidal , and wave power.
Hydroelectric and Tidal use gravity as the primary energy source.
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∙ 10y agoIn power plants fossil fuels (coal, oil and natural gas) are burnt. The heat is used to boil water, and the steam is then used to turn electricity turbines to generate electricity. Unfortunately the burning also releases carbon dioxide (CO2), a greenhouse gas that is causing global warming.
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∙ 11y agoCoal, Natural Gas and Petroleum
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Why are fossil fuels used so much today?
They have been the most efficient energy source available.
Are fossil fuels sustainable?
I will rephrase your question- Is the supply of fossil fuels sustainable? The answer is no. In the long run, we will have less and less fossil fuels. Fossil fuels are referred to as non-renewable fuels, which are taken from the earth's resources and used.
How can geothermal energy be used to replace fossil fuels?
it is way better than fossil fuels
How do humans use fossil fuels in their everyday lives?
They are the easiest fuels to make in large amounts APEX
Identify the three main types of fossil fuels used in the United States and state two ways we use fossil fuels today?
The three main types of fossil fuel used in the US (and everywhere):CoalOilNatural gas (methane).Two ways of using fossil fuels today:We burn fossil fuel to generate electricity.We burn oil to power vehicles (cars, trucks, trains, ships and planes).
Is it true that coal and natural gas are the main fossil fuels used in nuclear power stations?
Fossil fuels are not used in nuclear power stations. Nuclear fuel is used (uranium)
Where can fossil fuels be used?
Fossil fuels are used in thermal power stations for production of electricity. They are used as automobile fuels i.e petroleum. They are used in factories and industries as power source like in Iron or Steel industries.
How are fossil fuels used in power stations?
They are burned to create energy like electricity.
What are two ways fossil fuels are used?
Coal is used in power stations to generate electricity.Oil is used to power cars, trucks and most kinds of vehicles.
Which fuel do you use the most of in power stations in the UK?
Them most commonly used fuels in UK power stations are fossil fuels like coal, natural gas, and oil. Nuclear fuels like plutonium and uranium are sometimes used as well.
What are fossil fuels used for?
Fossil fuels are used to generate electricity in our homes and for to power our automobiles and other vehicles and power tools.
What fossil fuels are used in power plants?
All fossil fuels (coal, oil and natural gas) are used in power plants.
How can fossil fuels be used as an energy source?
fossil fuels can be used as an energy source to power all vehicles and most machinery
Why is solar power not used as much as fossil fuels?
They have been the most efficient energy source available
How do you harness the power of fossil fuels?
Combustion releases the energy in fossil fuels as heat. Other methods can be used, depending on the circumstances.
It is possible that you are using fossil fuels?
Personally I used fossil fuels today to boil my kettle, run my laptop on the internet, drive to the shops. Later I will cook my evening meal. All these things use fossil fuels. Electric power uses fossil fuels that are burnt at the nearest power plant.
Which fossil fuels are used to generate electricity in France?
nuclear power
