Practice - Excess Air
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Practice Questions
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What is excess air?
💡 Hint: Think about why combustion would need more air than the ideal amount.
How is excess air calculated?
💡 Hint: Consider what you divide and subtract in the formula.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What does excess air in combustion refer to?
💡 Hint: Think about the difference between 'enough' and 'extra' air.
True or False: Excess air can increase combustion efficiency.
💡 Hint: Consider what happens when there's too much air affecting fuel burn.
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Challenge Problems
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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.
💡 Hint: Follow the formula and reflect on what excess air would mean for combustion efficiency.
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.
💡 Hint: Consider both the efficiency and environmental impact in your assessment.
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