Question

question 26
when a fuel absorbs water, it is called:
a. cloud point.
b. pour point.
c. burn rate.
d. hygroscopic.

Explanation:

• Cloud point is the temperature at which wax crystals start to form in a fuel, not related to water absorption.
• Pour point is the lowest temperature at which a fuel can flow, not about water absorption.
• Burn rate is related to how fast a fuel burns, not water absorption.
• Hygroscopic means having a tendency to absorb moisture (water).

Answer:

d. Hygroscopic