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.
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Science Understanding: Chemical sciences; Physical
sciences.
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. Australian Curriculum content statements Science: ACSSU074 (4); ACSSU153 (8) ...
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 ...