Question

What are the criteria you would consider when trying to categorise something as a good fuel?

Answer 1

a good fuel is one:

- which releases a lot of heat when burnt

- easily accessible

- easy to store and transport

- economical

- eco friendly

Answer 2

Good fuel

Explanation:

A good fuel should have the following characteristics:

1. Should have high calorific value and burn to produce maximum output of heat.
2. It should have normal ignition temperature.
3. Should leave no residue or produce greenhouse gases on burning. Eco-friendly or clean fuel.
4. Should be available in abundance. The resource should be accessible or easy to produce.
5. Economical. Should be cheap for regular use.
6. Easy to store and transport from one place to another.