The following are the advantages of solid fuels over the liquid fuels:

 

The following are the advantages of solid fuels over the liquid fuels:

1. There is a danger of explosion.
2. Liquids fuels are costlier as compared to solid fuels.
3. Sometimes liquid fuels give unpleasant odors during burning.
4. Liquid fuels require special types of burners for burning.
5. Liquid fuels pose problems in cold climates since the oil stored in the tanks is to be heated in order to avoid the stoppage of oil flow.