Practice Excess Air - 2.3 | Combustion and Fuels | Applied Thermodynamics
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2.3 - Excess Air

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Practice Questions

Test your understanding with targeted questions related to the topic.

Question 1

Easy

What is excess air?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about why combustion would need more air than the ideal amount.

Question 2

Easy

How is excess air calculated?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider what you divide and subtract in the formula.

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Interactive Quizzes

Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.

Question 1

What does excess air in combustion refer to?

  • The ideal amount of air needed
  • Air in excess of the stoichiometric amount
  • Any air present during combustion

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about the difference between 'enough' and 'extra' air.

Question 2

True or False: Excess air can increase combustion efficiency.

  • True
  • False

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider what happens when there's too much air affecting fuel burn.

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Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

A combustion system used 300 kg of air for 150 kg of fuel while the stoichiometric requirement is 200 kg. Calculate the excess air and discuss the implications.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Follow the formula and reflect on what excess air would mean for combustion efficiency.

Question 2

In a factory, engineers decide to operate their furnace with an air-to-fuel ratio resulting in 80% excess air. Assess the pros and cons and suggest the ideal range for air input.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider both the efficiency and environmental impact in your assessment.

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