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Which fuel is heavier than petrol but less volatile and it is commonly used as domestic fuel?(a) Diesel(b) Distilled fuel(c) Kerosene(d) AlcoholThis question was addressed to me in quiz.This intriguing question originated from Artificial Solid Fuels & Liquid Fuels topic in division Steam Power Plant of Energy Engineering |
Answer» CORRECT answer is (c) Kerosene To explain I would say: Kerosene is heavier than gasoline but less volatile than it. It has a specific gravity ranging from 0.78 to 0.85. It is obtained between 150 to 300^oC. It is MAINLY used in aviation gas turbines as jet FUEL and also in lams and stoves. It is miscible in petroleum solvents but IMMISCIBLE in WATER. |
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