Use of pulverised coal in boilers provides____________________?

Correct answer: B. Better combustion

  • A. Higher calorific value
  • B. Better combustion
  • C. Smokeless burning
  • D. Less erosion on furnace wall

Explanation

Pulverising coal greatly increases its surface area, allowing rapid and more complete mixing with air and therefore better combustion. It does not increase the coal’s inherent calorific value.

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