MINERAL AND ENERGY RESOURCES IN INDIA
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Detailed explanation-1: -Coal is primarily used as fuel to generate electric power in the United States. In coal-fired power plants, bituminous coal, subbituminous coal, or lignite is burned. The heat produced by the combustion of the coal is used to convert water into high-pressure steam, which drives a turbine, which produces electricity.
Detailed explanation-2: -Coal-fired power plants burn coal to make steam and the steam turns turbines (machines for generating rotary mechanical power) to generate electricity. Many industries and businesses have their own power plants, and some use coal to generate electricity for their own use and mostly in combined heat and power plants.
Detailed explanation-3: -Electricity Generation. Power generation is the primary use for coal worldwide. Metal Production. Metallurgical (coking) coal is a key ingredient in steelmaking. Cement Production. Coal is used as a key energy source in cement production. Gasification and Liquefaction. Chemical Production. Other Industries.