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Charcoal needs to be heated to it's ignition point.. 349ºC / 660ºF because of the extruded's density this will require more BTUs. Lump having much less density is ignited more quickly /with less BTUs. Lump charcoal has organic material which will create off gassing.. if there is enough available oxygen this will create flames when the fuel/air mixture is correct.. if not enough air/oxygen it creates a dense grey smoke that is basically fuel.. it burns your eyes, sticks to your hair and clothes and is very bitter.. My belief is that most people use this fuel vapor/smoke to "smoke" their food and is the reason most rubs and sauces are soo sweet.. There is a desirable (? flavor profile if the sweet is balanced with the bitter perfectly..