Why is LPG a better domestic fuel than wood? (2024)

• For centuries, wood was used as domestic and industrial fuel. But now it has been.replaced by coal and other fuels like LPG.• LPG has much higher calorific value than wood, so it produces much more heat onburning than an equal mass of wood.• LPG burns without producing any smoke but burning of wood produces a lot of smoke which is very harmful for human beings.• LPG burns completely without leaving behind any solid residue but wood leavesbehind a lot of ash on burning. Thus, LPG is a cleaner fuel compared to wood.• LPG does not causes environmental problem but cutting of trees for wood leads todeforestation which is quite harmful to the environment.