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Carbon Dioxide, particular matter, Mercury and radioactive trace elements are released/emitted from the fossil fuel thermal power stations and cause damage to the environment. Also, paying for the fuel, clean up and remediation of pollution-prevention. :)

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What are three positives about fossil fuels?

Three positives about fossil fuels are:1. Fossil fuel power stations are relatively inexpensive to build and maintain.2. Fossil fuel power stations can produce large quantities of electricity.3. Fossil fuels are easily distributed.


List four benefits of using fossil fuels in thermal power stations?

There are several benefits of using fossil fuels as compared to other forms of fuel. Some benefits are that fossil fuels are readily available in large quantity and are easy to process. Other benefits are that fossil fuels produce more energy and are cheaper.


Why geo thermal should replace fossil fuels?

Geothermal energy is renewable, abundant, and has lower carbon emissions compared to fossil fuels. It provides a stable source of energy that is not dependent on external factors like weather conditions. Transitioning to geothermal energy can help reduce greenhouse gas emissions and promote a more sustainable future.


Advantages of geothermal power stations?

Geothermal power stations have advantages such as being renewable, reliable, and producing low greenhouse gas emissions compared to fossil fuels. They also have a small physical footprint and can provide a constant source of energy.


When fossil fuels are burned what is energy converted into?

When fossil fuels are burned, the chemical energy stored in the fuel is converted into heat energy. This heat energy is then used to produce steam in a power plant, which drives a turbine to generate electricity.

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A utilities company is planning to build several power stations in Canada. The company is considering alternative ways to generate power...read comment?

Imagine you are asked to advise the utilities company about the costs (negatives) and benefits associated with the use of fossil fuels in thermal power stations. a. List four costs of using fossil fuels in thermal power stations. b. List four benefits of using fossil fuels in thermal power stations.?


What do thermal energy and fossil fuels have in common?

When fossil fuels are burned, some of the chemical energy stored in them is converted into thermal energy.


How much more expensive is solar energy than fossil fuels?

Fossil fuel power stations typically cost about $2.1 dollars per watt to build solar stations around $7 at present. The efficiency is increasing and costs are falling. This of course does not represent the cost to the consumer. In addition it does not take into account all the various other costs and the advantages and disadvantages of each. Fuel (fossil stations), poor sunlight (solar stations). Maintenance costs are similar for single plants but solar stations do not have the capacity of fossil fuel stations.


What fossil fuels do we burn in power stations?

they burn fossil fuels like coal, fuel oil, and oil shale


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)


How do fossil fuels make electicity?

the burning of fossil fuels creates thermal energy, which in this case is on the from of steam, which then in turn rotates a turbine


Can alcohols be used in thermal power stations?

Alcohols can be burned to produce thermal energy, in the same way as petroleum products, but I doubt if it would be economical to do so. Oil fired power plants use the heavy end of the petroleum products, which is not suitable for making gasoline or diesel, and is therefore relatively cheap.


How is thermal energy and fossil fuels alike?

Thermal energy and fossil fuels are both forms of energy that derive from heat. Fossil fuels such as coal, oil, and natural gas contain stored thermal energy that is released when burned to generate heat or electricity. Thermal energy refers to the internal energy of a system due to the kinetic energy of its particles, which can also be harnessed to generate power through mechanisms like engines or turbines using fossil fuels.


Are nuclear power stations better for the environment than power stations that burn fossil fuels?

Yes


What type of potential energy that is made of fossil fuels?

thermal energy


What are the three main power stations?

The three main types of power stations are thermal power stations, hydroelectric power stations, and nuclear power stations. Thermal power stations generate electricity by burning fossil fuels, while hydroelectric power stations harness the energy of flowing water. Nuclear power stations utilize nuclear fission to produce heat, which is then converted into electricity. Each type has its own advantages and environmental considerations.


What is the relationship between thermal energy and fossil fuels?

Fossil fuels are sources of thermal energy that are created from organic matter buried deep in the Earth's crust for millions of years. When burned, fossil fuels release thermal energy in the form of heat, which can be used to generate electricity, power vehicles, and heat buildings. This process also releases carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases into the atmosphere, contributing to global warming.