Fossil Fuel Collection (page 7)

Coal-fired power station chimney. View looking upwards at the top of the flues of a coal-fired power stations chimney. These three flues are enclosed within a single chimney

Fawley power station, UK
Fawley power station, Hampshire, UK. This power station is powered by heavy fuel oil. It was built in the 1960s and began operation as a 2000 megawatt (MW)

Fawley power station control room, UK
Fawley power station control room, Hampshire, UK. This power station is powered by heavy fuel oil. It was built in the 1960s and began operation as a 2000 megawatt (MW)

Generator, Fawley power station, UK
Generator, Fawley power station, Hampshire, UK. Inside the generator, the rotor (an electromagnet) turns inside the stator (made up of copper bars) and creates an electric current

Vents at Fawley power station, UK
Vents at Fawley power station, Hampshire, UK. Roof of Fawley power station, showing vents (foreground) and auxiliary safety valve silencers (background)

Fulham Power Station. Smoke rising from chimneys at Fulham power Station during the 1960s. This coal-fired power station is located near the River Thames, London

West Burton power station, UK
Sunset behind West Burton coal-fired power station, Nottinghamshire, UK

Gypsum storage at a power station. Piles of limestone and gypsum inside a storage building at a coal-fired power station. Gypsum (calcium sulphate)

Mining safety cage, 19th century
Mining safety cage. 19th-century artwork of the safety cage developed by Pierre-Joseph Fontaine (1810-1877) in 1849. The cage contains coal being lifted to the surface from a coal mine

Wood fuel for power station. Chopped up willow wood for use in a coal-fired power station (cooling towers and chimney seen in the background)

Drax coal-fired power station, UK
Drax coal-fired power station, near Selby, North Yorkshire, UK. This view, from the south-west, looks north-east towards the main chimney (red, centre)

Coal supplies for a power station. Bucketwheel machine (centre, in distance) and a coal scraper (yellow, centre left) at a coal-fired power stations stockpile

Power station turbine hall. View, from one of the chimneys, of the turbine hall (white, lower centre) and the electricity grid substation (upper centre), at a coal-fired power station

Oil refinery at dusk. A tailings pond, for the disposal of waste material from the mining and refining process, is seen in the foreground

Oil refinery at sunset. A tailings pond, for the disposal of waste material from the mining and refining process, is seen in the foreground

Oil refinery near sunset. A tailings pond, for the disposal of waste material from the mining and refining process, is seen in the foreground

Opencast mine, Athabasca Oil Sands
Opencast mine. Aerial photograph of an opencast mine in the Athabasca Oil Sands, Alberta, Canada. This mine is operated by Suncor Energy

Oil processing plant, Athabasca Oil Sands
Oil processing plant. Aerial photograph of an oil processing plant in the Athabasca Oil Sands, Alberta, Canada. Settling ponds, with oil deposits, are seen surrounding the processing plant

Oil crisis. Conceptual computer artwork of barrels of oil. International consumption of oil is increasing and, according to experts, it will reach a peak at around 2010

Extracted sulphur. Sulphur which has been extracted from crude natural gas known as sour gas. Sour gas is rich in hydrogen sulphide (formula H2.S)

Gas pipes

Stored natural gas
Natural gas storage. Several cylindrical tanks used to store treated sour gas. Also seen in the background is yellow sulphur which is a by-product of this process

Petrol pump at night

Christmas tree assembly. An array of pipes and valves fitted to a production wellhead. This assembly controls flow and comprises at least two isolation valves to prevent accidents

Skull and coal

High-grade, low-sulphur coal from British Columbia

Bag of coal. This coal is used for lighting open fires. Coal is a type of fossil fuel. When it is burned it releases carbon dioxide into the atmosphere, which contributes to global warming

Lumps of high-grade anthracite coal
Anthracite. Specimens of anthracite coal, a hard, lustrous sedimentary rock derived from vegetable debris. Anthracite is a slow-burning

Carbon footprint. Conceptual image showing the chemical formula for carbon dioxide (CO2) written as clouds in the sky. Carbon footprints are measured in terms of carbon dioxide

Carbon credits. Artwork of an individual credit card with carbon trading symbols. This represents the environmental policy of carbon credits

Biopile hydrocarbon pollution clean-up
Biopile. This is a facilities that economically clean up soils that have been contaminated with hydrocarbons such as gasoline, diesel and jet fuels

Offsetting carbon emissions. Conceptual image showing an aeroplane balanced on a set of scales against trees. This represents the environmental strategy known as carbon offsetting

Carbon footprints, conceptual image

Cost of oil. Conceptual image showing an oil barrel balanced on a set of scales against Euro bank notes. This represents the increasing cost of oil and the impact of oil prices on the world economy

Carbon footprint, conceptual image. Coal footprint on cracked earth representing global warming

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"Fossil Fuel: A Journey Through Time and Industry" Step back in time to the 1850s, where a coal mine in England marked the beginning of an era that would shape our world. The Retro Style Desert Scene with an old gas station and majestic Saguaro cactus takes us to the heart of America's love affair with fossil fuels during the mid-20th century. Innovations were abundant, as seen through the iconic 1960s paraffin heater, providing warmth and comfort during chilly nights. Meanwhile, a model of Murchison North Sea Oil Rig showcases how offshore drilling revolutionized oil extraction. Venturing into the depths of the North Sea, we witness towering structures like never before - from traditional oil drilling rigs to advanced jackup rigs that defy gravity. These marvels enabled humanity to tap into vast reserves beneath our oceans. But let's not forget our roots – an oil well from the 19th century reminds us of humble beginnings when black gold was first discovered on land. As demand grew exponentially, massive oil tankers became vital for transporting this precious resource across continents. The offshore oil rig emerges as a symbol of human ingenuity amidst challenging environments. Its silhouette against breathtaking sunsets or under starry skies evokes both awe and concern for its impact on marine ecosystems. As night falls, lights illuminate sprawling refineries that work tirelessly to process crude oil into various products essential for modern life. The mesmerizing sight highlights both progress and environmental consequences associated with fossil fuel consumption. From historical coal mines to cutting-edge technology in offshore exploration, fossil fuels have shaped economies and transformed societies worldwide. As we navigate towards sustainable energy alternatives today, reflecting upon this journey is crucial for building a greener future while acknowledging their significant contributions throughout history.