Importance of flash point and fire-point
What is the need or importance of flash point? In many engineering applications, fuels are used for getting thermal energy by combustion of fuel. For example, in an oil-fired furnace,…
What are the meaning of a Higher calorific value (HCV) and a lower calorific value (LCV) of a fuel?
Our lives are fundamentally impacted by energy. Understanding the energy composition of various fuels is essential for effective energy usage, whether we’re using it for home heating or car fuel.…
‘Bomb Calorimeter’ for Calorific Value of fuel determination
The calorific value (CV) of a fuel is a characteristic of fuel which is defined as the energy liberated per kg of fuel burnt. Fuels are found in three-phase viz.…