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Different ships use different fuels according to their needs. Most large cargo ships use bunker fuel which is a form of crude oil. Some ships use diesel fuel. Some modern commercial ships are employing nuclear fuels. Some military ships use diesel for their normal operating engines and for more speed they will use jet fuel for gas turbine engines.
The most common fuel used is Bunker C / #6 fuel oil because of it's cheapness. However, it is not as good for the environment as Marine Diesel. Marine Diesel is also several times more expensive. This is why it in not used in ships.
Most modern cargo ships will use Heavy Fuel Oil, otherwise known as bunker fuel.
Some ships will have a tanks of diesel fuel (Marine Gas Oil) for use in either their main engine or electrical generators.
It depends on the ship.
Coal, bunker oil, diesel, jet fuel, and in the case of nuclear power uranium is used. There are even a lot of sailing ships in use throughout the world.
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What is a modern fuel?
modern fuels are those fuels that are used and are now found. some examples of these are- biogas.
Name the fuels used in aeroplanes and ships?
Aircraft use either Jet A civil jet fuel, the JP series of military jet fuels, or 100LL aviation gasoline. Ships use "bunker fuel," crude oil, Navy distillate, nuclear power or, in some cases, jet fuel.
What are fossil fuels used for?
Fossil fuels are used to generate electricity in our homes and for to power our automobiles and other vehicles and power tools.
What fossil fuels are used in power plants?
All fossil fuels (coal, oil and natural gas) are used in power plants.
What were the two main power sources of a Viking longship?
The sail was invented long ago and provided a way to harness the wind to power ships. Gas turbine engines came along in modern times and is used today to power ships.
What two fuels are used in nuclear power?
The two fuels commonly used in nuclear power are uranium-235 and plutonium-239. These fuels undergo nuclear fission reactions in the reactor to generate heat energy which is then used to produce electricity.
Is it true that coal and natural gas are the main fossil fuels used in nuclear power stations?
Fossil fuels are not used in nuclear power stations. Nuclear fuel is used (uranium)
How can solar power be used?
Solar power can replace fossil fuels and power anything that they used EVEN cars
What material is used to make ships?
Ancient ships were made from wood with nails and iron fittings. Modern ships are steel.
How water is used in coal generating power?
water is used for hydroelectric power it is not used for burning fossil fuels
How can fossil fuels be used as an energy source?
fossil fuels can be used as an energy source to power all vehicles and most machinery
Where can fossil fuels be used?
Fossil fuels can be used in various applications such as generating electricity in power plants, powering vehicles as gasoline or diesel, and in heating buildings and homes. They are also used in manufacturing processes and in the production of various chemicals.
