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Natural gas can be run through an internal combustion engine which can turn a generator. There is a public pool near where I live that uses generators like this to save money on electricity.
Natural gas can also be used to power jet turbines that turn generators and can even be used in a fuel cell, although I don't think that natural gas fuel cells are common.
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Which fossil fuel is used to generate electricity?
All fossil fuels (coal, oil and natural gas) are used to generate electricity.
Can natural gas be used to generate electricity?
As a fuel it is used to run the generators which produce the electricity.
How can natural gas be used to generate electricity?
As a fuel it is used to run the generators which produce the electricity.
Does power station use natural gas to generate electricity?
Yes. There are many power stations that use natural gas to heat water to steam and then turn turbines to generate electricity. These are considered more environmentally friendly than oil or coal powered plants.
Can Natural gas be used in Colorado?
Yes, natural gas is used in Colorado both in private residences and businesses to generate heat and in electrical plants to generate electricity.
What role do power grids play in supplying electricity?
They generate electricity when coal and natural gas are not available.
What fuels are used to generate electricity in the UK?
Coal, oil, natural gas and nuclear
What fuel does India use to generate electricity?
The fuel that India uses most to generate electricity is coal. Second to coal is hydro power and then natural gas resources.
What is a example of a fossil fuel that can be used to generate electricity?
Natural gas is a common example of a fossil fuel used to generate electricity. It is burned in gas turbines or combined-cycle power plants to produce steam, which drives turbines to generate electricity. Natural gas is favored for its efficiency and lower carbon emissions compared to coal and oil. Additionally, it can be used in peaking plants to meet high electricity demand.
What are 3 types of fossil fuels used in Texas to generate electricity?
Coal natural gas nuclear
Is electricity produced by burning greenhouse gases?
When coal and oil are burnt to generate electricity, they are converted almost entirely to greenhouse gases. When natural gas is burnt to generate electricity, some of it is converted to water and some is converted to carbon dioxide, a greenhouse gas. Because of this, natural gas is preferable as a fuel, compared to coal and oil. Generating electricity from wind, water flow (hydro-electricity), solar energy and hot rocks (geothermal electricity) emits no greenhouse gases.
How many fossil fuels are burned to make electricity?
The most common fossil fuels burned to generate electricity are coal, natural gas, and oil. Coal is the most widely used fossil fuel for electricity generation, followed by natural gas and then oil. These fossil fuels are burned in power plants to produce steam which drives turbines to generate electricity.
