Fossil Fuels Flashcards
1
Q
What are the Advantages of Fossil Fuels?
A
- Reliable
- Large output
- Easily stored till required
- Proven technology
- Stations can be built anywhere
- Gas power stations are very good responders
2
Q
What are the Disadvantages of Fossil Fuels?
A
- Running out, prices are getting higher
- Release CO2 ( green house gas - global warming)
- Coal releases Sulphur Dioxide
- Clean up technology (e.g. Carbon capture adds to cost production
3
Q
What is the cost of Fossil Fuels?
A
It is fairly expensive, running cost depends on fuel prices
4
Q
Describe the Process
A
- Burn fuel in furnace (Heat)
- Water becomes steam in Boiler
- Steam turns the Turbine (kinetic)
- Turbine turns generator (electric)
