Mechanical Engineering - Thermodynamics - Discussion

Discussion Forum : Thermodynamics - Section 1 (Q.No. 30)

Thermodynamics

30.

Which of the following statement is incorrect?

The liquid fuels consist of hydrocarbons.

The liquid fuels have higher calorific value than solid fuels.

The solid fuels have higher calorific value than liquid fuels.

A good fuel should have low ignition point.

Answer: Option

Explanation:

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Discussion:

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ABHISHEK ARYAN said: 8 years ago

For gases c.v. is 11- 20, solids c.v. is 35- 37 and for liquids c.v. is 43-47 for most of the fuels.

Rajesh rank said: 8 years ago

Thanks @Abhishek.

RANJEET YADAV said: 7 years ago

I think Option A is also correct.

Sarathi said: 7 years ago

I think Option A is correct.

Waqar said: 7 years ago

Liquid has higher calorific value than solid is the correct answer.

Swathi said: 7 years ago

Liquids have lower bond energy and thus have higher calorific value.

Sassman said: 7 years ago

Yes, the answer is B.

Waqar said: 7 years ago

The correct answer is C. I agree.

Mayuresh said: 5 years ago

Answer is incorrect, Coal has higher CV than Petrol.

Mohan Kanhai said: 5 years ago

Hydrogen has more calorific value than any solid.

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