Examples of Fuels in Everyday Life

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Examples of fuels in everyday life

The fuels are the substances that release energy in the form of heat when a chemical reaction called oxidation.

The Energy released by fuels is in the form of potential energy in the links that link their molecules (binding energy).

The most commonly used fuels are:

Mineral carbon (solid fuel): It is a rock that is obtained through mining. Is a non-renewable resourceIn other words, as it is consumed, its world reserves decrease, which cannot be replaced.
Wood (solid fuel): It comes from the trunk of trees. The term "wood”Refers to material that can be used for various purposes, such as construction and manufacturing of various products. When used as fuel it is often referred to as “firewood”. Although it could be considered a renewable resourcesince the trees can be re-planted, the rate at which the trees can woods are being cut down is much higher than the rate at which they are being planted, that is, due to the great difference between consumption and production of the resource, we can consider it non-renewable. However, it is important to remember that forests are being cut down not only for wood use but also to use cleared land as places for planting and building houses. Worldwide, the consequence of is a phenomenon called desertification.
Peat (solid fuel): It is an organic material of vegetable origin. It is the result of the carbonization of the vegetation. It is its high carbon content (59%) that makes it a fuel. It is used dried as a fuel for heating and power generation, but it also has other uses (gardening, plant nutrition, etc.)
Gasoline: (derived from petroleum) It is a fuel for internal combustion engines. It is obtained from distillation oil, obtaining a lighter liquid. It's a mix of multiple hydrocarbons. It is a non-renewable resource.
Diesel, diesel or diesel (derived from petroleum): Used as a heating fuel and for diesel engines. It is a liquid of greater density than gasoline. It is a non-renewable resource.
Kerosene or kerosene: (derived from petroleum): Fuel previously used in stoves and lamps, and currently in jet aircraft. It also has other uses such as the manufacture of insecticides and as solvent. It is a non-renewable resource.
Natural gas: Is a fossil fuel. It can be found in independent fields or in oil or coal fields. It is preferable to other fossil fuels because less carbon dioxide is emitted in its use. It is used for heating by boilers, to make electricity and heat, and also as fuel for vehicles. It is a non-renewable resource and it is estimated that the current reserves worldwide will be consumed in the next 55 years. When we talk about natural gas we usually refer to methane gas, while when we talk about petroleum gases we refer to butane and propane gas.
Alternative fuels: Many of the fuels commonly used are non-renewable. That is why alternatives are being sought through new combustible substances such as biodiesel, which are manufactured through the distillation of vegetables, or from hydrogen. At the moment, these fuels require more energy to manufacture than they provide at the time of use, so they are not yet widely used. However, research aims to turn them into more efficient alternatives.

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Bonfires: When lighting a bonfire on the beach, in the forest or in a hearth with a fireplace, we use firewood (wood) as fuel. We must remember that all combustion produces toxic waste, in the form of solids and gasesThat is why whenever a bonfire is made in a closed place, there must be an outlet for these toxic gases. That is what chimneys are for.
Electricity: Electrical energy can come from different sources, such as solar energy, wind energy or hydroelectric power. However, in many towns and cities, fuels such as coal or petroleum products are used to generate electricity. You can find out where your city's energy is coming from to find out if fuels are being used.
Street sellers: Street vendors who use some kind of flame to prepare their product (popcorn, caramelised, etc.) usually use kerosene in their burners.
Buses: The buses in which you travel usually use fuel for their operation. Because of their cost and performance, they most likely use diesel or CNG (compressed natural gas).
Candles: The candles are made of natural wax or paraffin (a derivative of petroleum). Formerly they were made with grease and there are still some handmade candles made with that material. Be it wax, paraffin or grease, the material that surrounds the wick functions not only as a support but also as a fuel, which is consumed as the candle flame burns.
Cars: Currently most of the means of transport require fuels for their operation. Most often they use gasoline, however there are also many who use diesel, natural gas or even alternative fuels.
Make a tea: In something as simple as preparing a tea we use fuels, usually methane gas. Of course, all the more complex culinary preparations also use fuel, with the exception of electric stoves.
Gas heating: The stoves usually use gas to heat the air or to heat water that later heats the environment when circulating through the stoves. In both cases, the gas works as fuel. The exception is electric stoves.