Coal

Question 1

It is a carbon-rich material that is generally black or brown.

Answer 1

Coal

Question 2

Capacity of Mariveles coal-fired power plant.

Answer 2

600MW

Question 3

The burning of coal releases many pollutants- oxides of nitrogen (NOx) and Sulphur (SOx) and particulate matter.

Answer 3

Air Pollution

Question 4

This process helps reduced air pollution, as it eliminates around 50% of the ash content in the coal.

Answer 4

Water use/pollution

Question 5

Location of Mariveles Coal-fired power plant.

Answer 5

Bataan

Question 6

The inflated coal is fed into the boiler through large fans flowing hot air.

Answer 6

Boiler

Question 7

Converts its pressurized energy into mechanical energy.

Answer 7

Turbine

Question 8

Uses the mechanical energy generated by the turbines to generate electricity at significantly higher voltages.

Answer 8

Generator

Question 9

The steam leaving the turbines is condensed into a condenser, which is pumped back into the boiler.

Answer 9

Condenser

Question 10

It is designed to rotate in a cylindrical tank at high speed with several spherical steel balls and is thus converted into powder.

Answer 10

Pulverizing Plant