Fossil Fuel Resources and Use, Energy Conservation, & Renewable Energy Flashcards
rank coal in order from highest to lowest energy content
peat, lignite, bituminous coal, anthracite
rank of coal mnemonic
PLBA= Peter Loves Big Ants
three products derived from crude oil
gasoline, kerosene, diesel
hydraulic fracturing
the fracturing of rock by a pressurized liquid
synfuels
synthetic gaseous and liquid fuels produced from solid coal or sources other than natural gas or crude oil
synfuels advantage
produces fewer air pollutants when burned than coal, potential large supply, can be used as vehicle
fuel, we have lots of coal in the US
synfuels disadvantage
It’s made from coal or natural gas, so it still involves burning fossil fuels and putting CO2 into the
atmosphere, it’s expensive to make, low to moderate energy yield, higher cost than coal, required mining more
coal, increased surface mining of coal, high water use, higher CO2 emissions than coal
what does natural gas mostly consist of?
methane
where does natural gas come from?
wetlands and livestock
photovoltaic cells
collect solar energy, produce electricity to store in batteries
passive solar energy collection
collect sunlight with windows and building placement
active collection
solar panels
renewable energy
hydroelectric, solar, wind, geothermal, ocean tides, hydrogen cells
biofuel
fuel made of something other than fossil fuels, such as cooking oil
CAFE standards
established fuel efficiency
standards for passenger cars and light trucks
