ASSIGNMENT

NO 02

Submitted To: Dr Tahir

Iqbal
Submitted By: Saliha
Qamar

FARM POWER
FMPE-402
Assignment No 02 FMPE-402

Assignment No 02:
Title: Write down the properties of Ideal Fuel.

Ideal Fuel Properties:

Properties of ideal fuel are as follows;

 The fuel should have high calorific value.

 The fuel should have proper ignition temperature.
 The rate of combustion should be balanced and moderate.
 The content of non-volatile substances should be as low as possible.
 There should be no poisonous or residue byproducts on combustion.
 The fuel should be easily available in plenty.
 The fuel should be available at a low cost.
 There should be convenience in transporting the fuel and should be easily storable
 Low moisture content
 Low NOn combustible matter
 Moderate velocity of combustion
 No spontaneous combustion
 Low storage cost
 Should burn in air with efficiency.

Examples:
Natural gas, LPG, CNG.

Natural gas is because as close as you can get to an ideal fuel, it required minimal processes before use
and it have high calorific value ,as it is a gas it easily mixed with the oxygen.

Figure 1: Natural Gas Figure 2: CNG dispenser Figure 3: Liquid Petroleum Gas