Conventional Sources of Energy


 
 
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Conventional Sources of Energy

Conventional Sources of Energy:

Prominent conventional sources of energy are

1. Coal:

India is highly dependent on coal for meeting its commercial energy requirements. Coal is a raw material for heavy industries and thermal power stations. It is bulky due to which these industries are located near coalfields.Coal mining in India started at Raniganj in West Bengal in 1774. Depending on the degrees of compression, the depth and time of burial during its formation, there are following varieties of coal:

  • Peat - It is an organic soil or deposit of dense vegetable matter only partially decomposed. It has a low carbon content and low heating capacity.
  • Lignite - - It is a low grade brown coal. It is soft and has high moisture content. Neyveli in Tamil Nadu has the main reserves of lignite coal. This type of coal is used for electricity generation.
  • Bituminous - Coal which was formed because of increased temperature and was buried very deep is called bituminous coal. This is the most popular coal for commercial use. High grade bituminous coal is ideal for use in metallurgy.
  • Anthracite - This is the highest quality hard coal.
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    The total oil refineries in India are seventeen in number. Out of which ___________________________

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    Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) is becoming more popular because ________________

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    The leading producer of coal in India is _______________

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