30 Questions
What type of fuels are included in the category of pyrolyzable solid fuels?
Wood and paper
Which factor affects the combustibility of wood based on the information provided?
Rate and period of heating
What is one of the factors that makes freshly cut wood more difficult to ignite compared to dry wood?
Moisture content
What role does heat conductivity play in the ignition of materials according to the text?
High heat conductivity delays ignition
In the context of solid fuels, what does GAS-to-GAS Reaction refer to?
The release of vapors that mix with oxygen to produce a flame
What is one characteristic shared by almost all fibers and textiles according to the text?
'Fibers' are strands or threads in fabrics
What type of gases are commonly used in welding and cutting processes?
Oxygen and acetylene
Which gas is commonly used in medical treatments for anesthesia?
Chloroform
What process involves the splitting of the nucleus of atoms?
Fission
Which type of fuels create great amounts of heat and power?
Solid and liquid chemical fuels
What is the measurement of the relative amount of heat energy contained within a substance?
Temperature
Which process involves the combination of two light nuclei of an atom?
Nuclear fusion
What is the definition of gas permeability?
Open to passage or penetration of other substances through the gas
Which gas is predominantly found in natural gas?
Methane
What does the term 'diffusion' refer to in the context of gas fuels?
Uniform distribution of molecules of one substance through those of another
Which classification of gases is based on their physical properties?
Compressed Gas vs. Liquefied Gas
What type of gases are usually utilized for burning with air to produce heat?
Fuel Gases
What is the primary characteristic of gas molecules according to the text?
They are very far from each other and in constant motion
What is the main difference between distillate oil and residual oil?
Distillate oil is further refined than residual oil.
Which characteristic of liquids is highlighted in the text?
They take the shape of their container due to free movement of molecules.
What defines flammable liquids as per the text?
Flash point above 37.8 C and vapor pressure below 40 psia.
What makes combustible liquids different from flammable liquids?
Combustible liquids have a higher flash point than flammable liquids.
What are the primary components of a gas giant according to the text?
Hydrogen and helium
Which property is NOT associated with gas fuels based on the text?
Expansibility
What is the main use of bituminous coal in the industry?
Produce more heat than other types of coal
Which type of coal is the least plentiful and hardest?
Anthracite
What is Peat primarily used for?
Used as a fuel
What are gasoline and diesel fuels mainly derived from?
Petroleum
What distinguishes kerosene from gasoline and diesel fuel?
It is used for burning in lamps and heaters
Which type of coal contains more carbon and produces more heat?
Anthracite
Test your knowledge on different types of oil including distillate oil, residual oil, and oil paint. Learn about the general characteristics of liquids such as having a definite volume but no definite shape.
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