Fuels and Combustion
Improper storage condition results in the weathering of coal and spontaneous combustion, which increases its

Yield of carbonised products
Calorific value
Friability & oxygen content
Caking index

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

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

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