do not yield ash after burning

can be easily transported through pipes

easy handling and transportation

highly flammable

unpleasant odor during incomplete combustion

moderate ignition temperature

produce a large amount of ash

high calorific value

some amount evaporates during storage

no smoke or ash during burning

combustion is slow and cannot be controlled

requires special types of burners for effective combustion

require large storage tanks

calorific value is greater than solid fuels

calorific value is comparatively low thermal efficiency is

cheap and easily available

combustion is uniform and can be easily controlled

storage requires large space

costlier than solid fuels

require comparatively less storage space

during burning produce a large amount of ash