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Advantages and Disadvantages of Fossil Fuels

Advantages and Disadvantages of Fossil Fuels. Jessica, Myah and Abdullah. How much coal is required to run 100-Watt bulb, 24 hours a day, for one year?. Light Bulb’s Power = 0.1 kW (100/1000) Number of hours in a year = 8,760 hours (365*24) Total energy in a year = 876 kW (8,760*0.1)

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Advantages and Disadvantages of Fossil Fuels

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  1. Advantages and Disadvantages of Fossil Fuels Jessica, Myah and Abdullah

  2. How much coal is required to run 100-Watt bulb, 24 hours a day, for one year? • Light Bulb’s Power = 0.1 kW (100/1000) • Number of hours in a year = 8,760 hours (365*24) • Total energy in a year = 876 kW (8,760*0.1) • Thermal energy content of coal = 6,150 kWh/ton • Thermal energy of coal to electricity = 40% • Electricity generated = 2,460 (0.4 *6,150) • Coal required = 325 kg (876/2,460 = 0.357 tons)

  3. Advantages • Formed from fossilized plants and animals, making it easy to find. • Generates huge amounts of electricity. • Power plants using fossil fuels can be almost anywhere.

  4. Disadvantages • Non- renewable resource • Releases gases into atmosphere • Won’t always be available • Pollution and acid rain

  5. Sources • http://www.redbubble.com/people/andykazie/art/586907-4-bright-city • http://www.gasstationnearme.com/alternative-fuel/fossil-fuel/Why-Do-We-Still-Use-Fossil-Fuels.html • http://science.howstuffworks.com/environmental/energy/question481.htm • http://www.alternativeenergysecret.com/fossil-fuels.html • http://www.boltonmuseums.org.uk/collections/geology/localgeology/fossilplants/ • http://www.solcomhouse.com/airpollution.htm • http://jspivey.wikispaces.com/Pictures+Used • http://www.proactiveinvestors.com.au/companies/news/480/cockatoo-coal-advances-on-baralaba-coal-acquisition-and-coal-export-terminal-0480.html

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