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प्रश्न
Explain the different types of fuel gases.
उत्तर
Fuels are classified into solid, liquid, and gaseous fuels according to their physical state.
- Solid fuels:
- Fuels like wood and coal are in solid-state and they are called solid fuels.
- This type of fuel was the first one to be used by man.
- These fuels are easy to store and transport.
- The production cost is also very low.
- Liquid fuels:
- Most of the liquid fuels are derived from the fossil remains of dead plants and animals petroleum oil, coal tar, and alcohol are some of the liquid fuels.
- These fuels give more energy to burning and bum without ash.
- Gaseous fuel:
- Coal gas, oil gas, producer gas, and hydrogen are some of the gaseous fuels.
- It can be easily transported through pipes and they do not produce pollution.
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