compare LPG and Wood as fuels.
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lpg does not give out smoke and other pollutants and is a cleaner fuel. Again, fuel efficiency of LPG is more than that of wood. The calorific value of LPG is 55000 kj/kg, while that of wood is between 17000 to 22000 kj/kg. Hence, LPG is favoured over wood.
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Wood
It is considered as a traditional fuel used for both domestic and industrial purposes.
Wood produces a lot of smoke which pollutes the atmosphere and cause respiratory diseases.
The usage of wood to a large extent causes deforestation.
The calorific value of wood ranges between 17000 to 22000 kJ/kg
However, wood may be used as a furnace, stove or fireplace indoors while it is used for a campfire, furnace outdoors.
LPG
The usage LPG (Liquefied petroleum gas) has replaced wood.
It doesn’t release smoke and other pollutants.
It is a cleaner fuel.
The fuel efficiency of LPG is more than that of wood.
The calorific value of LPG is 55000 kJ/kg.
Hence, LPG is the most preferred choice.