Coal is used in the generation of electricity and in the
steel making process.
In this fact sheet some fast facts on this resource are
provided.
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 ...
This is a worksheet containing images and descriptions of the stages in a coal-fired power station. Students cut out the images and descriptions to arrange them in the correct sequence. Educational value statement Allows students to demonstrate the sequence of stages and energy conversions in a ...
Coal Seam Gas (CSG) is typically around 97% pure methane which is a gas formed millions of years ago as part of the burial of peat to form coal. CSG can be captured for use as an energy source for power generation or it can be processed into liquefied natural gas (LNG) for export and use worldwide. In ...
Test your knowledge of coal. This is a crossword puzzle with clues related to the formation, mining and uses of coal. Educational value statement Requires a knowledge of important terms related to coal. Can be downloaded as a PDF file. Key learning objectives Students recall common terms related to ...
Find out where we get the coal that powers our homes and industries. This is a PowerPoint presentation outlining how coal is formed, mined, processed and used. All slides contain images or maps. Teacher’s notes are included. Educational value statement Includes maps showing locations of coal deposits ...
Compare the advantages and disadvantages of renewable and non-renewable energy resources. This is a PowerPoint presentation, with accompanying teacher notes, which outlines the characteristics of a range of renewable and non-renewable sources of energy. It describes the positives and negatives of ...
A cloze activity that summarises the production of energy from coal, and new technologies that are being employed to reduce carbon emissions during the process. Australian Curriculum content statements AC9S9U05 Science: ACSHE194 (10); ACSHE135 (8) ...
Underground Coal Gasification (UCG) is the process of gasifying coal in situ, that is, where it is lying under the surface, so that it can be used as a fuel or chemical feedstock. This fact sheet explores a number of elements of the UCG process including technology and environmental management. ...