Question

What is a calorific value of a fuel? Write any four characteristics of an ideal fuel.

Answer 1

The amount of heat produced when one gram of fuel is burnt is called the calorific value of the fuel. The unit used to measure the calorific value of a fuel is kilojoules. A fuel is said to be an ideal fuel if it fulfils the following characteristics:
(i) It should be cheap in cost and easily available.
(ii) It should have a high calorific value.
(iii) The fuel should be easy to transport and safe to handle and store.
(iv) It should produce a smokeless fire on burning and should not cause pollution.