Fuels in the Home
A fuel is a material that is burnt to produce energy in form of heat, light and motion. The fuels include:- firewood, charcoal, paraffin, electricity, gas, biogas, solar among others.
Quizzes
Precautions to take while handling fuels in the Home
Objectives
By the end of the lesson, you should be able to explain the precautions to take when handling and storing fuels in the home
Ways of Conserving Fuel
Fuel conservation is the economical use of fuel in the home. Fuels can be
conserved using the following ways:
1. Light the cooker just when ready to use.
2. Ensuring all cooking equipment is in good working order.
3. Use of clean equipment
4. The base of the pans and pots should be well fitting on the surface of the cooking unit.
5. Use fuel saving devices
6. Cover the food during cooking with a well fitting lid.
7.Make multiple use of fuel energy such as steaming while boiling.
Objective
By the end of the lesson, you should be able to explain different ways of conserving fuel.