Fuel : A substance that can supply energy either alone or by reacting with another substance is known as fuel. Heat produced by fuel is measured in Calories.
Ideal Fuel : An ideal fuel should have high calorific value, should be cheap and easily available, should be easily stored and transported, should be regulated and controlled and have low ignition temperature.
The quantity of fuel is expressed in the form of calorific value.
Calorific Value : Calorific Value is the total quantity of heat liberated by complete combustion of a unit mass of fuel in air or oxygen.
Forms of fuel : » Solid - Wood, Coal etc » Liquid - Kerosene Oil, Petroleum, Alcohol etc. » Gas - LPG, CNG etc.
Best Fuel : Gaseous fuel are considered to be the best fuels.
Ideal Fuel : An ideal fuel should have high calorific value, should be cheap and easily available, should be easily stored and transported, should be regulated and controlled and have low ignition temperature.
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The quantity of fuel is expressed in the form of calorific value.
Calorific Value : Calorific Value is the total quantity of heat liberated by complete combustion of a unit mass of fuel in air or oxygen.
Forms of fuel : » Solid - Wood, Coal etc » Liquid - Kerosene Oil, Petroleum, Alcohol etc. » Gas - LPG, CNG etc.
Best Fuel : Gaseous fuel are considered to be the best fuels.
