A boiler in a coal power station is responsible for converting water into steam. The coal is burned in the furnace of the boiler, producing heat which is used to generate steam. This steam is then used to drive a turbine, which spins a generator to produce electricity.

Burning coal emits toxic and carcinogenic substances into our air, water and land, severely affecting the health of miners, workers and surrounding communities.

Rotting vegetation is overlaid by more rotting vegetation or other material.

This is compressed by the mass above and form peat.

Compression of the peat continues and form lignite (brown coal)

Compression continues on the lignite to form coal (clack shiny rock)

Compression may continue to form anthracite , the hardest form of coal .

NB with each compression watert/moisture is expelled, so coal and anthracite are very dry.

Coal is mostly carbon, but often has impurities of sulfur and several other elements. It also doesn't have an exact and universal chemical formula, so no, there is no chemical name for coal.

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Coal is being formed today.

Its first stage is peat formation, found on moorlands in the UK.

As more material lies over it, it becomes compressed and begins to fry out. At this stage it is lignite.

Continued compression changes the lignite into coal, a black bright shiny carboniferous rock.

Continued compression the coal becomes anthracite. A very hard bright coal, that burns with a hot flame.

Coal still in the ground is remains named as 'coal'. It is a carboniferous rock.

The texture of coal is a 'hard, shiny, black rock.

However, the 'hardness' and the 'shininess' can vary depending on the impurities present. However, it is always black.

The texture of coal can vary from

Peat, )A black wet earth) coal in its early stages of formation. (Burns/combusts with a lot of smoke)

Then Lignite ; a soft black rock, with no wetness. ( burns/combusts with less smoke).

Then coal as described above ( burns/combusts with a hot bright flame, dependent on the amount of oxygen draught present).

Finally Anthracite ; hard and shiny ( Sometimes known as 'Black Diamond'( burns/combusts with a hot bright bluish flame, dependent on the amount of oxygen draught present).,

Coal is an industrial chemical.

It contains, carbon , sulphur dioxide, ammonia and hydrogen sulphide

Carbon for heating/combusting to make electricity

Sulphur dioxide to make sulphuric acid

Ammonia to make fertilisers

Hydrogen sulphide to make other chemicals for the chemical industry.

NB Coal is baked in Coke ovens, in order to make carbon and release the gases.

The lifespan of a coal-fired power plant varies, but it typically ranges from 30 to 50 years. This can depend on factors such as maintenance, upgrades, and regulatory requirements. However, as the world shifts towards cleaner energy sources, many coal-fired power plants are being retired earlier due to environmental concerns and the transition to renewable energy.

The energy content of coal can vary, but on average, one kilogram of coal contains around 24 megajoules (MJ) of energy.

Coal mining accidents can be caused by various factors. Some common causes include inadequate safety measures, lack of training or supervision, equipment failure, unstable mine structures, and natural disasters such as explosions or cave-ins. Poor ventilation and the presence of hazardous gases can also contribute to accidents in coal mines.

Coal is formed over millions of years through a process called coalification, which involves the decomposition and transformation of plant matter under high pressure and heat. Since this process takes a long time, it is not possible for humans to create coal in a short period of time when we run out. Additionally, coal reserves are finite, so eventually, it will no longer be available as a resource.

An old-time coal miner typically wore a helmet or cap with a light source, protective clothing such as overalls or coveralls, sturdy boots, and sometimes a face mask or respirator to protect against coal dust and fumes. They also used tools like a pickaxe or shovel for mining coal.

The exact area of Coal Mines Historic Site in Tasmania, Australia is not specified. However, the site is relatively small, covering an area of about 624 hectares (1,540 acres).

Coal miners use a pick axe to break up the coal seams and remove the coal from the earth. The pick axe allows them to chip away at the coal and break it into manageable pieces for extraction.

Coal and petroleum should be used carefully due to their significant environmental impacts. Both fossil fuels emit greenhouse gases when burned, contributing to climate change. Additionally, coal mining and petroleum extraction can have adverse effects on local ecosystems and communities. It is essential to transition to cleaner and more sustainable energy sources to mitigate these negative impacts and reduce our dependence on coal and petroleum.

No, the ancient Egyptians did not have coal as it was not naturally found in Egypt. They primarily used wood and charcoal for their fuel needs. Coal mining and usage became prominent much later in human history.

No, petroleum is not made of coal and oil. Petroleum is a liquid mixture of hydrocarbons that is naturally occurring in the Earth's crust. It is formed from the remains of ancient marine organisms that have been subjected to heat and pressure over millions of years. Coal is a solid fossil fuel formed from plant remains, while oil, also known as crude oil, is another liquid hydrocarbon mixture that is also formed from organic matter.

The Kentucky Coal Mining Museum was created in 1994.

South Africa has the largest coal deposits in Africa.

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In the 1800s, there were many things to do in mines, for people of all ages.

Trappers were little kids who opened and closed trapdoors, to let the wagons of coal pass by on the underground tracks.

Drawers pushed and pulled loaded wagons of coals towards the lifts that take them upto the surface.

Bearers were young girls who took sacks of coal away from the coalface, and loaded the coal wagons.

Diggers were people who dug for coal.

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Source(s): My history textbook (Grade/Year 7)

DUSTY, Is just one of the aspects of coal mining. Do not forget wet from head to toe, either from the top like falling rain or big pools that must be pumped into sumps. Your cold if you are by the slope or sweating hot if you work along the face or belt line. It is a difficult life and I have seen many get injured, crushed, and disabled for the rest of their future. It is a job and people must have energy. However, If you are young, experience other jobs first. This should be a last option. I am saying it is honorable for American miners, however, it will make you a hardened man or woman. So much, that you may not like yourself in the future for all the aches and pains you live with day after day.

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