Question

Explain the different types of fuel gases.

Answer 1

Fuels are classified into solid, liquid, and gaseous fuels according to their physical state.

• Solid fuels:

1. Fuels like wood and coal are in solid-state and they are called solid fuels.
2. This type of fuel was the first one to be used by man.
3. These fuels are easy to store and transport.
4. The production cost is also very low.

• Liquid fuels:

1. 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.
2. These fuels give more energy to burning and bum without ash.

• Gaseous fuel:

1. Coal gas, oil gas, producer gas, and hydrogen are some of the gaseous fuels.
2. It can be easily transported through pipes and they do not produce pollution.