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Which form of fuel is used as a domestic form of fuel?(a) Wood(b) Bituminous Coal(c) Dung cake(d) Anthracite coalThis question was addressed to me in examination.Question is from Types of Fuels topic in portion Steam Power Plant of Energy Engineering

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The correct choice is (a) WOOD

Explanation: wood is mainly used as a domestic fuel. It has low calorific value of about 10500 kJ/kg. It CONSISTS of about 48.5% C; 6% H2; 1.5% of ash; 43.5% O2 and 0.5% N2. Wood fuel is used in different FORMS such as firewood, CHARCOAL, chips, sheets, pellets and sawdust. The particular form used depends upon factors such as source, QUANTITY, quality and application.


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