What is LPG? why it is good fuel?
What are the various types of petroleum?
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Answer:-
What is liquefied petroleum gas?
The petroleum gas which has been liquefied under great pressure is known as liquefied petroleum gas. LPG mainly consist of butane which has been liquefied by applying pressure.
Why LPG is good fuel?
Liquefied Petroleum Gas is good because of following advantages:-
1. LPG burns easily.
2. LPG has a calorific value. Due to this, a given amount of LPG produces a lot of heat.
3. LPG burns with a smokeless flame and hence does not cause air pollution.
4. LPG does not produce any poisonous gases on burning.
5. LPG does not leave behind any solid residue on burning.
What are the various types of petroleum?
The various types of petroleum are as follows:-
1. Petroleum Gas
2. Petrol
3. Kerosene
4. Diesel
5. Lubricating Oil
6. Paraffin Wax
7. Bitumen
Answer:
Explanation:
ᴡʜᴀᴛ ɪs ʟᴘɢ?
✤ Liquified Petroleum Gases as it contains propane & butane. These two gases is Liquified & expands when they get in touch with oxygen.
ᴡʜʏ ɪᴛ ɪs ɢᴏᴏᴅ ғᴜᴇʟ?
Liquefied Petroleum Gas is considered a good fuel because of the following reasons:
✦ LPG has a high calorific value. The calorific value of LPG is about 50 kj/g.
✦ It is a very neat and clean domestic fuel. It burns with a smokeless flame and hence does not cause pollution.
✦ It does not produce any poisonous gases on combustion.
✦ LPG is easy to handle and convenient to store.
ᴡʜᴀᴛ ᴀʀᴇ ᴛʜᴇ ᴠᴀʀɪᴏᴜs ᴛʏᴘᴇs ᴏғ ᴘᴇᴛʀᴏʟᴇᴜᴍ?
★ asphalt,
★ bitumen,
★ crude oil,
★ natural gas.