Using crude oil as a fuel Flashcards
Why do crude oil fractions make good fuels
Burn cleanly
What are crude oil fractions used as fuel in
Modern transport
What are 2 alternative uses of crude oil fractions
Burned in Central heating systems
Burned in power stations to generate electricity
What are 3 alternatives to using crude oil fractions
Solar energy to heat water
Nuclear and wind power to generate electricity
Ethanol- powered cars
What are the advantages of using crude oil fractions over alternative methods
Crude oil fractions are easier and cheaper to use as things tend to be set-up for them
More reliable than solar energy
Safer than nuclear energy
What are the advantages of using the alternative methods over crude oil fractions
Solar and wind energy is renewable
Nuclear energy provides a great quantity
Ethanol from fermentation can be renewable
