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### Coal
#### Occurrence in India
India is one of the largest producers of coal in the world. The major coalfields in India are located in the following regions:
- **Jharkhand:** Jharia, Bokaro, Giridih
- **West Bengal:** Raniganj
- **Chhattisgarh:** Korba
- **Madhya Pradesh:** Singrauli
- **Odisha:** Talcher, Ib Valley
#### Varieties
1. **Anthracite:** The highest grade of coal with a high carbon content and few impurities. It is hard and has a high luster.
2. **Bituminous:** The most commonly used coal, containing a high amount of carbon and used for electricity generation and steel production.
3. **Sub-bituminous:** Contains less carbon and more moisture than bituminous coal and is used for electricity generation.
4. **Lignite:** The lowest grade of coal with high moisture content, often referred to as brown coal. It is used mainly for electricity generation.
#### Purification Process
1. **Washing:** Removal of soil, rock, and other impurities from coal by washing with water.
2. **Carbonization:** Heating coal in the absence of air to produce coke, coal gas, and coal tar.
3. **Gasification:** Converting coal into syngas (a mixture of hydrogen, carbon monoxide, and carbon dioxide) by reacting it with oxygen and steam.
#### Uses
- **Electricity Generation:** The primary use of coal is in thermal power plants to produce electricity.
- **Steel Production:** Coal is used in the form of coke for smelting iron ore in blast furnaces.
- **Cement Industry:** Coal is used as a fuel in the production of cement.
- **Domestic Use:** In some regions, coal is used for cooking and heating.
#### Harmful Effects
- **Air Pollution:** Burning coal releases pollutants such as sulfur dioxide, nitrogen oxides, and particulate matter, contributing to air pollution and respiratory problems.
- **Greenhouse Gas Emissions:** Coal combustion releases significant amounts of carbon dioxide, contributing to global warming and climate change.
- **Environmental Degradation:** Coal mining can lead to deforestation, soil erosion, and contamination of water sources.
- **Health Hazards:** Exposure to coal dust can cause respiratory diseases like pneumoconiosis and bronchitis.
### Petroleum
#### Occurrence in India
Petroleum reserves in India are mainly located in:
- **Offshore Mumbai High:** The largest oil field in India.
- **Assam:** Digboi, Naharkatiya, and Moran-Hugrijan fields.
- **Gujarat:** Ankleshwar, Cambay, and Mehsana fields.
- **Rajasthan:** Barmer Basin.
#### Varieties
1. **Crude Oil:** Unrefined petroleum extracted directly from the ground, varying in color, composition, and viscosity.
2. **Light Crude Oil:** Low-density crude oil with a high proportion of light hydrocarbons, easier to refine.
3. **Heavy Crude Oil:** High-density crude oil with a high proportion of heavy hydrocarbons, harder to refine.
4. **Sweet Crude Oil:** Contains low sulfur content and is easier to refine.
5. **Sour Crude Oil:** Contains high sulfur content and requires more refining.
#### Purification Process
1. **Distillation:** Crude oil is heated and separated into different fractions based on boiling points, including gasoline, diesel, kerosene, and lubricating oils.
2. **Cracking:** Breaking down larger hydrocarbon molecules into smaller ones to produce more gasoline and diesel.
3. **Reforming:** Rearranging hydrocarbon molecules to improve the quality of gasoline.
4. **Desulfurization:** Removing sulfur compounds to produce cleaner fuels.
#### Uses
- **Fuel:** Petrol (gasoline), diesel, kerosene, and jet fuel for transportation.
- **Heating:** Heating oil for residential and commercial heating.
- **Lubricants:** Motor oil, grease, and other lubricants.
- **Petrochemicals:** Raw materials for the production of plastics, synthetic rubber, and chemicals.
- **Asphalt:** Used in road construction.
#### Harmful Effects
- **Air Pollution:** Burning petroleum products releases pollutants such as carbon monoxide, nitrogen oxides, and volatile organic compounds.
- **Greenhouse Gas Emissions:** Petroleum combustion contributes significantly to carbon dioxide emissions, driving climate change.
- **Oil Spills:** Accidental spills during extraction, transport, or refining can cause severe environmental damage to marine and coastal ecosystems.
- **Health Risks:** Exposure to petroleum fumes and pollutants can cause respiratory problems, cardiovascular diseases, and cancer.
- **Resource Depletion:** Overreliance on petroleum depletes natural reserves, leading to potential energy crises in the future.
