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Haya94

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What is the difference between synfuels and synthesis gas? What will be an ideal response?

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What is the main advantage of burning hydrogen, and what is the main disadvantage? What will be an ideal response?


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Reply #1 on: Jul 15, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Synfuels are liquids derived from coal, whereas synthesis gas is methane derived from coal.

Answer to Question 2

Hydrogen burns very cleanly. There is currently no inexpensive abundant source for it.


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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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