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Why do power plants run on fossil fuel?
Power plants often run on fossil fuels because they are a reliable and relatively inexpensive source of energy. Fossil fuels such as coal, oil, and natural gas are readily available and can be easily stored and transported to power plants, making them a convenient choice for meeting energy demands. However, the burning of fossil fuels also contributes to air pollution and climate change.
What do power plant generators run on?
The vast majority run on fossil fuels. There are also nuclear, wind, hydro power stations or plants. In some places there are geothermal power plants.
Why do power plants burn fossil fuels?
Power plants like Thermal Power Plant burn fossil fuels to heat water and then water turn into steam that creates enough pressure to run the turbines.Turbines rotate and electricity is formed.
What are the disadvantges of fossil fuels?
Fossil fuels depend upon the material laid down millions of years ago, and really represent 'stored sunlight'. But they will run out! They cannot last forever. And they produce CO2 as a by-product that will harm the atmosphere of the Earth. In the long run we will have to rely on renewable fuels, and on nuclear power plants. But even these nuclear plants will eventually run out of fuel.
Why do you run out of fossil fuels quickly?
Because fossil fuels are made of dead plants and animals and it takes millions of years to form and we use them to much and fast and we start to run out
Is there a better alternative if fossil fuels run out?
yes nuclear power
It is possible that you are using fossil fuels?
Personally I used fossil fuels today to boil my kettle, run my laptop on the internet, drive to the shops. Later I will cook my evening meal. All these things use fossil fuels. Electric power uses fossil fuels that are burnt at the nearest power plant.
What statement about fossils fuels is not true?
Fossil fuels are clean burning and will not be bad for the environment. We will never run out of fossil fuels. Fossil fuels are good for our health. These are a few that are not true about fossil fuels.
I would like to know what makes a green power generator run.?
Green power generators run on renewable resources such as solar power or water power. They do not use fossil fuels or other fuels of a finite source.
Will fossil fuels never run out?
fossil fuels will run out in: 50 years for oil 250 for nuclear and coal will run out in 80 years...
Name four ways that humans burn fossil fuels?
Some common ways that humans burn fossil fuels include driving cars with internal combustion engines, generating electricity in power plants, heating buildings with furnaces, and using fossil fuels as fuel for industrial processes.
What advantage does nuclear have over fossil fuels?
Nuclear power plants do not produce greenhouse gas emissions during operation, unlike fossil fuel power plants. Nuclear power is also a more space-efficient way of generating electricity compared to fossil fuels, as nuclear plants require less land for the same amount of energy produced. Additionally, nuclear energy is more reliable and has lower fuel costs in the long run.
