Coal and Its History: Overview, How it Works, Uses, and Impacts
Coal, a non-renewable fossil fuel, has played a significant role in history, primarily used for pottery in England since the 18th century. Learn how coal is processed through retort, condenser, and purifier to make gas. Discover its widespread uses across continents, including its importance in transportation. While coal is considered the cheapest energy source, it poses environmental challenges with its pollution. Interesting facts highlight its electricity generation history, varieties, and the realization of its dangers.
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Coal BY: CALEB DANIELE P.4
Overview/History Fossil Fuel Non-Renewable Burned for pottery 1863 England started 18thcentury Used for heat and in factories
How it Works Retort: Coal is heated, gives off H & CO Condenser: Cooled Purifier: Passes through removes sulfur Gas holder: Where its stored Sent to buildings when ready Making Gas from Coal. National Gas Museum, 2018, www.nationalgasmuseum.org.uk/maki ng-gas-from-coal/.
How it Works cont/Best Uses Found on every continent China 45%, US 19% Most in 19 states 400 coal power plants US Essential to transportation Coal Explained . US Energy Information Administration , US Department of Energy , 21 Apr. 2017, www.eia.gov/energyexplained/?page= coal_home.
Positive Benefits Cheapest source Every continent Easily found
Negative Benefits Fossil Fuel Non-Renewable Pollution 44 F (7 C) if all coal was burned
Interesting Facts 30% of nations electricity 1960s realized danger 7.6 billion tons last year 4 types: anthracite, bituminous, subbituminous, and lignite
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