Jensen, Alex Wold, Andrew HOUR 4
Coal is kool
Where is coal found?
Coal is found underground beneath sediments.
How is coal formed?
The resource is formed by heat and pressure overtime.
How is coal used?
It is used to send energy to power lines which powers houses.
What are some cool facts and statistics about coal?
It is the worlds largest source of energy. 70% of China's energy comes from coal.
What is one innovative alternative energy form to coal?
CO2 scrubbing. The pilot CO2 captures carbon dioxide from the flue gas.
The picture above shows coal in a facility ready to be turned into energy
The picture below shows a coal power plant and how it is turned into energy.
Coal 101
Alex Jensen and Andrew Wold
Email: jenale05@plsas.org