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Coal fact sheet This fact sheet describes how coal is formed, mined, processed and used. Diagrams illustrate the formation of coal, from early plant material to the hardest black coal. Statistics relating to Queensland coal mining are included. |
Open-cut Mining fact sheet This is a fact sheet that provides information about open-cut mining and how the environmental impacts are managed. |
Coal Fired Power Station worksheet Students build a flowchart to summarise electricity production in coal-fired power stations. |
Coal Fired Power Station Interactive Find out how a coal-fired power station makes electricity. This is an animated video in eleven parts which shows the components and processes in a coal-fired power station. The accompanying narration explains what happens in each stage. Most of the statistical information and examples relate to Queensland.QRC acknowledges the assistance provided by CS Energy and CSIRO Exploration and Mining in the production of this resource. |
Fossil Fuel Power Stations in Australia interactive Google map This is a Google Earth interactive map showing the locations of all operating and proposed fossil fuel power stations in Australia. Each location is represented by name and an icon corresponding to the type of fuel used. Students can click on the icon to see basic information about the ownership and location of the facility.Queensland Resources Council wishes to acknowledge the considerable assistance provided by Geoscience Australia in the provision of these maps. |
Oil and gas fields in Queensland interactive Google map This is a Google Earth interactive map showing the locations of oil, gas and coal seam gas fields in Queensland. Each location is represented by name and an icon corresponding to the type of resource. Students can click on the icon to see basic information about the location and operator of the field.Queensland Resources Council wishes to acknowledge the considerable assistance provided by Geoscience Australia in the provision of these maps. |
Operating mines in Australia interactive Google map This is a Google Earth interactive map showing the locations of operating mines in Australia. Each location is represented by name and an icon corresponding to the commodities extracted. Students can click on the icon to see basic information about the commodities, the operator and location of the mine.Queensland Resources Council wishes to acknowledge the considerable assistance provided by Geoscience Australia in the provision of these maps. |
Renewable Power Stations in Australia interactive Google map This is a Google Earth interactive map showing the locations of all operating and proposed renewable energy power stations in Australia. Each location is represented by name and an icon corresponding to the type of energy used. Students can click on the icon to see basic information about the ownership and location of the facility.Queensland Resources Council wishes to acknowledge the considerable assistance provided by Geoscience Australia in the provision of these maps. |
Integrated Gasification Combined Cycle fact sheet Find out how emissions from coal-burning can be reduced by turning the coal into syngas. This is a fact sheet describing methods of coal gasification, and how the resulting syngas can drive a combined cycle power generator. It lists the advantages of the technology, including low emissions and increased efficiency as well as the disadvantages. |
Coal Mythbusting fact sheetMuch debate is around at present about coal. Examine the myths and facts about Australian coal. Includes statistics on coal exports, the contribution of Australian coal emissions to global greenhouse gases, the percentage of coal fired electricity used in Australia and export destinations of Australian coal. |
