Mechanical Engineering - Thermodynamics - Discussion

Discussion Forum : Thermodynamics - Section 1 (Q.No. 10)
10.
Which of the following is the lightest and most volatile liquid fuel?
Gasoline
Kerosene
Fuel oil
Answer: Option
Explanation:
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Discussion:
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Naveen said:   1 decade ago
Gasoline is more volatile than diesel oil, Jet-A, or kerosene, not only because of the base constituents, but also because of additives. Volatility is often controlled by blending with butane, which boils at -0.5 °C.
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Ankith said:   1 decade ago
Volatility is often controlled by blending with butane, which boils at -0.5 °C.

Himanshu said:   1 decade ago
Gasoline - 0.74 sp gravity.

kerosene - 0.8 sp gravity.

Ankit Kumar said:   1 decade ago
What do I mean by gasoline?

BAJI BABU.B said:   1 decade ago
Gasoline means petrol. In US states petrol called as gasoline.
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Imran Ali said:   1 decade ago
What did you mean Kerosene?

Pandit said:   1 decade ago
What do we pour in the stoves as a fuel is kerosene?

Harsha said:   10 years ago
What is additives and volatility?

Saurabh said:   10 years ago
Its specific gravity also lower than other so that it's light.

Nitish said:   9 years ago
What is the relation between volatility and specific gravity?


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