Question

why is charcoal considered to a better fuel than wood what are disadvantages of converting wood into charcoal

Answer 1

Charcoal is better fuel than woodbecause: When the same amount ofcharcoal and wood are burnt, charcoalproduces almost twice the heat produced by wood. Charcoal produces much less smoke than wood. Charcoalis a compact fuel that is more convenient to handle than wood.

Answer 2

1. Charcoal has higher calorific value than wood.  

2. It burns smoothly and produces less smoke.  

3. It leaves fewer residues.  

4. It is a more compact fuel than wood and has higher percentage of combustible matter (carbon) in it.  

5. It has lower ignition temperature than wood.

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