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.
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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.