1. It is a product of oil refineries.
2. Some industries use it to generate power.
3. Its use causes sulphur emissions into the Environment.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 Only
(b) 2 and 3 Only
(c) 1 and 3 Only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
8. Ans: d
Explanation:
Furnace oil is also called fuel oil, heavy oil (because it is heavier than petrol or naptha), marine fuel, bunker oil, or gas oil. The furnace fuel primarily consists of residues from crude oil distillation. Furnace oil is obtained from the flammable liquids acquired from crude oil and is also named kerosene.
Furnace Oil is one of the cheapest fuels available for industrial use. It is a by-product of petroleum refineries. While processing the Crude Oil, FO ( Furnace Oil ) is one of the products along with other petroleum fuels like High Speed Diesel, Petrol etc.
Hence, statement 1 is correct.
Uses of Furnace Oil are :
- As fuel for Power Generation in DG Sets
- As fuel for Boilers/ Furnaces/ Air preheater/ Any other Heaters
- Fuel for Bunkering
- Fuel/ Feedstock in Fertilizer Plants
Hence, statement 2 is correct.
Burning of Furnace oil produces sulphur dioxide (SO2), methane, carbon dioxide (CO2), methane (CH4), and nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions.
Hence, statement 3 is correct.
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