Fuel Selection and Information Quiz

What is the specific gravity of natural gas?

• 2.0

• 1.5

• 0.6

• 0.8

Which fuel is identified by a red bottle and can be used for boilers, cookers, fires, water heaters, and soldering?

• Kerosene

• Natural gas

• Butane

• Propane

What is the specific carbon content of peat when compared to coal?

• Higher

• Lower

• Equal

• Not mentioned

Under the Clean Air Act of 1993, what can local authorities declare an area to be, making it an offence to emit smoke from a chimney?

• Carbon emission area

• Fuel control area

• Smoke control area

• Pollution control area

Which regulatory body is responsible for the installation, maintenance, and repair of gas installations and appliances?

• HETAS

• OFTEC

• Gas Safe

• British Standards

What is the recommended storage requirement for coal according to the Solid Fuel Association?

• Stored in a purpose-built bunker

• Covered to prevent contaminants affecting the fuel

• Stored in a covered shed

• Stored in a plastic tank

What is the minimum separation distance for LPG storage tanks according to the HSE?

• 1 meter

• 2 meters

• 3 meters

• Not mentioned

What is the main factor that can cause late or cancelled fuel deliveries, especially in rural areas?

• Personal hygiene

• Storage space

• Bad weather conditions

• Vehicle access

What is the main environmental consideration when choosing a fuel?

• Cost

• Disposal of waste products

• Client preference

• Availability

Which fuel is a by-product of crude oil and is the preferred grade for oil boilers due to its clean combustion?

• Coal

• Kerosene

• LPG

• Natural gas