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Is coal a better fuel than wood?
Usually coal is a more appealing fuel source than wood. It, for one thing, burns MUCH faster then wood does. Also, it is cheaper, and more abundant. So overall, i believe that coal is your answer.But coal is a fossil fuel which takes atleast thousands of years ti form where as wood comes in 10 years of minimum
What started the Industrial Revolution in America?
COAL became the chief source of fuel in the Industrial Revolution.
Which fossil fuel is second most popular?
Coal is the second most popular fossil fuel. Before, it used to be the main industrial energy source. 35 percent of all commercial energy source is produced from coal. Now that coal is more expensive to remove from the ground than petroleum. Petroleum is the most popular energy source used today.
What is a coal pulverizer?
It crushes coal, making it more combustible and easier to handle as a fuel.
What are other energy besides fossil fuels?
Fossil fuel is not energy its a energy source and yes there is more energy sources besides the fossil fuel like coal and others.
What material served as the primary fuel source for the industrial revolution?
Raw Materials were what the peoples depended on. To make product, they needed cotton/coal/etc, and they needed to make product to sell and trade. Raw Materials were a basic need.
Which Type of coal is used as household fuel?
Pea coal has been used in household coal stoves for more than a century and a half. It is typically crushed anthracite coal, or sometimes semi-bituminous coal.
Why you need coal to generate electricity?
You don't. But coal is an economical fuel. One method of producing electricity on a commercial scale is with steam. Coal provides an inexpensive source of heat to heat water to steam, which is directed through turbines which in turn drive generators. You can do the same thing with falling water (without the steam) if you have a large enough waterfall, or you can use a different heat source like natural gas or atomic energy. Coal is sometimes more economical.
What fuel did the Victorians use?
Coal, wood and their derivatives were the main sources of fuel. Oil was increasingly becoming more important.
Is a Coal Fired Power Stations renewable or non-renewable?
Coal is a non-renewable fossil fuel. When it is burnt, you have to find more for tomorrow.
Has coal mining stopped?
A couple of reasons can be cited. First they have run out of coal. Second that they cost more to operate than they produce, or because they have become unsafe to work. Lastly as we move onto ever greener fuel source coal is being used less and less.
How long is a coal power plant last?
Because coal is the most abundant fossil fuel in the world, a coal power plant can last for many, many years to come. It is also a cheaper fuel, which makes it more reliable than petroleum or natural gas.
