Oil Ashfield Direct Learning Daniel Sheen Ks4 Energy

Where is oil found?  Oil and natural gas are found in the pore spaces surrounding grains of sedimentary rocks.  In this form oil is often called “crude oil”  It must be pumped to the surface by machines

What is oil?  Oil is a mixture of different hydro-carbon chains  Oil is a fossil fuel which means it takes millions of years to form  It is made from dead sea creatures that have been crushed over millions of years by sediment falling on top of them

Fractional Distillation  Fractional Distillation is where oil is heated up and condenses at different fractions (temperatures)Distillation  The different fractions are different fuels such as petrol, kerosene and bitumen  These refined fuels can be burned to produce heat energy.

Oil Fired Power Stations  Oil is easier than coal to transport and can be piped great distances.  A fossil-fuelled power station can be built almost anywhere.  Oil power stations take longer to start up than coal power stations.  Burning oil produces sulphur and carbon dioxide. Responsible for acid rain and global warming.