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Combustion is a one way path, or irreversible reaction. It is not possible to have an opposite reaction to re-create oil from the many compounds that result from combustion. See link.
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What is the dirtest fossil fuel to burn?
The combustion of any fossil fuel creates pollution. Pollution can occur during the extraction, transportation, refining (for petroleum products) and burning. There isn't complete agreement on the dirtiest fossil fuel, but many would consider coal or oil as the worst. Without any scrubbers, coal probably takes number one position. Measures of the harmful effects are difficult, because it is the amount that is burned times the pollutants given offf. There are different forms of coal, with varying harmful effects. Also, there is a lot of ongoing efforts to make coal a clearer (not clean) fossil fuel. See related links.
Do power plants burn fossil fuels?
Some power plants do. Any plant that burns oil, coal, or gas from underground resources could be considered a "fossil fuel" plant. There are however nuclear, solar, hydro-electric and wind powered power plants.
What are the byproducts of burning fossil fuel?
The products of complete combustion of hydrocarbons and oxy-hydrocarbons are carbon dioxide and water. Many fossil fuels contain the elements sulfur and nitrogen, which are converted to their oxides by complete combustion; this is one of the primary causes of air pollution. If the combustion is incomplete, many other compounds can be formed; carbon monoxide is the most common of these.
What is anaerobic combustion?
Anaerobic reactions are such reactions that do not require air in order to occur. Anaerobic combustion would be something burning without ambient oxygen. Traditional examples are sealed septic systems where bacteria digests biowaste products and, also, wet hay spontaneously combusts, even fermenting wine releases heat anaerobically. Anaerobic combustion was developed by Nazi Germany during World War Two to propel U-Boat submarines with limited success. Applications of anaerobic combustion before and after that event are obscure. Competing solutions to oxygenize fuel for more complete combustion of fossil fuels are prolific. Nitrous Oxide is one chemical to increase performance of sports cars by diluting the 70% Nitrogen component of ambient air without the use of turbochargers or superchargers to increase manifold pressure. "Anaerobic combustion" as a term is slightly deceiving in that it is used to describe a combustion process, typically 4-cycle engines, that are not aspirated by Earth's atmosphere to accomplish combustion. Mostly, all combustion processes rely on the presence of oxygen with fuel exposed to an ignition device to perform combustion inside Internal Combustion Engines (ICE). Improving technology has made possible ICEs that have a closed loop fuel system sealed away from its environment. Oxygen and fuel(s) are regenerated from combustion products (exhaust gases) and re-entered into the intake manifold. Presently, regeneration requires a large tank to hold hot expanded combustion gases and engine output is decreased. Oxygen infused fossil fuels are a consideration to improve anaerobic combustion but presently, market forces eschew the added expense and hazard of higher volatility.
What are fossil fuels and which one will run out first?
Fossil fuels are organic materials used for burning to produce energy. It is false that oil is the fossil fuel that will run out first. It is believed that coal will be the first fossil fuel to run out.
Is cattle fossil fuel?
Cattle are animals. Coal is an example of one fossil fuel.
What gas occurs while burning fossil fuels?
carbon dioxide and water vapor are the two gases in the correct and complete combustion of any fossil fuel. Other byproduct can occur if the process is not perfect. Carbon Monoxide is one of the chief gases from incomplete burning. Many other gases can be released during the burning process that are not an actual part of the combustion. They vary depending on the fuel.
Wich one of the following would not be classified as a fossil fuel?
Natural gas, oil and coal are the three major forms of fossil fuel. Petroleum is not a fossil fuel.
Which fossil fuel is separated from petroleum?
diesel fuel is one of them
How much fossil fuel is made in one day?
97 million or billion fossil fuel is burnt in a day!
What resource are a fossil fuel?
An exhaustible one.
Give one way that combustion and respiration are the same?
burning of fuel are the good example of combustion and respiration
What is one fossil fuel?
coal, oil or gas are all examples of fossil fuels
One fuel fossil?
Coal, gasoline, and natural gas are all fossil fuels.
What are fossle fuels?
fossil fuels are natural gasses that come from fossils. one fossil fuel is oil.
What gas is a fossil fuel?
Many fossil fuels are gaseous at STP. One example is methane.
What is the dirtest fossil fuel to burn?
The combustion of any fossil fuel creates pollution. Pollution can occur during the extraction, transportation, refining (for petroleum products) and burning. There isn't complete agreement on the dirtiest fossil fuel, but many would consider coal or oil as the worst. Without any scrubbers, coal probably takes number one position. Measures of the harmful effects are difficult, because it is the amount that is burned times the pollutants given offf. There are different forms of coal, with varying harmful effects. Also, there is a lot of ongoing efforts to make coal a clearer (not clean) fossil fuel. See related links.
