Question

What are the main applications of lignite?

(a) domestic fuel

(b) railway engines

(c) used for steam generation in thermal power plant

(d) in vehicles

I have been asked this question in unit test.

This interesting question is from Solid Fuels in portion Fuel Technologies of Applied Chemistry

Answer 1

Right answer is (c) used for steam generation in thermal power plant

To explain I would say: In thermal power plants steam is produced using lignite. It is also used to produce the producer gas. The calorific value of lignite is 6500-7100.