(a) Any substance which upon combustion produces a usable amount of energy is known as fuel. For example wood, coal, biogas, LPG, petrol, diesel etc.
See AlsoGuide to Bunker Fuel (b) Following are the characteristics of an ideal fuel:
- It is readily available.
- It is less expensive.
- It burns easily in air at a moderate rate.
- It produces a large amount of heat.
- It can be transported easily.
- It has a high calorific value.
- It does not leave behind any undesirable substances.
(c) If we consider calorific value, fuel B has a higher value and hence better heating capacity. However, the ignition temperature of fuel B is quite low which is undesirable. Also, fuel B produces SO2 on burning which is an undesirable product.
(a) Any substance which upon combustion produces a usable amount of energy is known as fuel. For example wood, coal, biogas, LPG, petrol, diesel etc.
See Also
Guide to Bunker Fuel(b) Following are the characteristics of an ideal fuel:
- It is readily available.
- It is less expensive.
- It burns easily in air at a moderate rate.
- It produces a large amount of heat.
- It can be transported easily.
- It has a high calorific value.
- It does not leave behind any undesirable substances.
(c) If we consider calorific value, fuel B has a higher value and hence better heating capacity. However, the ignition temperature of fuel B is quite low which is undesirable. Also, fuel B produces SO2 on burning which is an undesirable product.
