Fuels and Combustion
Fixed carbon in coal is defined as

That present in volatile matters
The one which is present in the residue after combustion
Hundred minus the percentage of volatile matter, ash and moisture
The total quantity of carbon present in the coal

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Fuels and Combustion
Fuel gases containing hydrocarbons (ie.g. coke oven gas) are not preheated before burning, mainly because

There are chances of explosion during preheating
It reduces its flame temperature tremendously
It reduces its calorific value tremendously
The hydrocarbons crack thereby choking and fouling the heat transfer surface by carbon soot

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