Fuel gases containing hydrocarbons (ie.g. coke oven gas) are not preheated before burning, mainly because

Question: Fuel gases containing hydrocarbons (ie.g. coke oven gas) are not preheated before burning, mainly because
[A].

the hydrocarbons crack thereby choking and fouling the heat transfer surface by carbon soot.

[B].

it reduces its calorific value tremendously.

[C].

it reduces its flame temperature tremendously.

[D].

there are chances of explosion during preheating.

Answer: Option A

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