6.3 Fuel Types and Uses

• What is fuel defined as?

  Substance burned to release energy
• Fuels convert stored energy into usable forms through combustion
• What are examples of fossil fuels?

  Coal, Oil, Natural Gas
• What is the primary example of nuclear fuel?

  Uranium
• Fuels are substances burned to release energy in the form of heat, light, or motion
• Fossil fuels, biofuels, and nuclear fuels are classified based on their examples and uses.
• Steps in using fossil fuels for power generation

  1️⃣ Fossil fuels are burned in power plants

  2️⃣ Heat is generated

  3️⃣ Electricity is produced
• What fossil fuel is commonly used for heating homes?

  Natural Gas
• Fuels are essential for powering homes, transportation, and industries.
• Fossil fuels include coal, oil, and natural gas
• Match the biofuel type with an example:

  Ethanol ↔️ Alternative energy

  Biodiesel ↔️ Vehicle fuel
• Nuclear fuels like uranium are used in nuclear power plants
• Fossil fuels are burned in power plants to generate electricity.
• Gasoline and diesel, derived from oil, power most vehicles for transportation
• Natural gas and oil are commonly used for heating homes and commercial buildings
• Match the renewable energy source with its primary use:

  Solar Energy ↔️ Water heating

  Wind Energy ↔️ Electricity generation

  Hydropower ↔️ Irrigation

  Geothermal Energy ↔️ Consistent power supply
• Wind energy is efficient in windy locations and produces minimal pollution.
• Hydropower relies on dams to generate electricity and provide irrigation
• Match the fuel type with its typical MPG:

  Gasoline ↔️ 25-30

  Diesel ↔️ 30-35

  Hybrid ↔️ 45-55

  Electric ↔️ Varies
• Gasoline offers fast refueling but produces higher carbon emissions.
• Diesel engines provide greater torque but higher particulate matter emissions
• Fossil fuels contribute to air pollution and emit greenhouse gases
• Biofuels are carbon neutral when sourced sustainably.
• Nuclear fuels pose challenges related to long-term nuclear waste storage
• Combustion is the process by which fuels convert stored energy into usable forms.
• Fuel types can be classified into fossil fuels, biofuels, and nuclear fuels
• Fossil fuels are used for power generation, transportation, and heating.
• Fuel types can be classified into three main categories
• What are the three main categories of fuel types?

  Fossil Fuels, Biofuels, Nuclear Fuels
• Ethanol is a type of biofuel used as an alternative energy source.
• Uranium is a nuclear fuel used in nuclear power plants
• Match the fuel type with its examples:

  Fossil Fuels ↔️ Coal, Oil, Natural Gas

  Biofuels ↔️ Ethanol, Biodiesel

  Nuclear Fuels ↔️ Uranium
• What is the primary use of fossil fuels in power plants?

  Generate electricity
• Gasoline is derived from oil and used to power most vehicles.
• Natural gas and oil are commonly used for heating
• What are renewable energy sources crucial for?

  Sustainable energy production
• Match the renewable energy source with its key uses:

  Solar Energy ↔️ Power generation, water heating

  Wind Energy ↔️ Electricity generation

  Hydropower ↔️ Electricity generation, irrigation

  Geothermal Energy ↔️ Heating, electricity generation
• Solar energy has a low carbon footprint and is sustainable.
• What are the dual uses of hydropower?

  Electricity, irrigation
• Biomass energy reduces landfill waste and is carbon neutral