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Coal is burned and the heat produced is used to make steam from water. The steam turns turbines which generate electricity.
In a CHP plant, some of the steam is used to provide hot water to nearby houses etc, rather than using all the steam to produce electricity. CHP stations are generally more efficient than traditional coal fired electricity generation plants.
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What can you use to produce electricity?
coal
What is the main use for coal in the US?
Production of electricity is the main use of coal in the United States.
Does NZ use coal to generate electricity?
no
In Australia what do you use coal for?
electricity generation
Why do you need coal production in Indiana?
because we use coal production electricity
How can we increase the use of coal in the US?
We can use more electricity.
What is the us percentage of electricity that comes from coal?
As of 2011, about 42 percent of electricity in the US was derived from coal. There is a push in the 21st century to use other methods of electricity since coal is harmful to the environment.
What are the use of nuclear in china?
Mostly for weapons. They use coal for almost all electricity. very dirty coal
How much electricity does a train need everyday?
Trains don't use electricity it uses coal trams use however electricity.
What is the Use of coal?
To Eat................. or to put on a fire etc etc
How is coal used?
The main use of coal is in the creation of electricity via burning to power generators. Another less prevalent use of coal is in home heating with coal stoves.
What fuels do they use to generate electricity in Johannesburg?
Mainly coal
