Practice - Stoichiometry of Combustion
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Practice Questions
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Define the term Stoichiometric Air-Fuel Ratio (AFR).
💡 Hint: Consider how much air is needed for ideal combustion.
What is the primary product of complete combustion?
💡 Hint: Think about the combustion of hydrocarbons.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is the combustion reaction of a hydrocarbon fuel represented by?
💡 Hint: Remember the balanced reaction involves hydrocarbons and O2.
True or False: An increase in excess air always improves combustion efficiency.
💡 Hint: Think about the implications of too much air in the system.
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Challenge Problems
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If a combustion engine runs with an actual AFR of 14:1 while the stoichiometric AFR is 15:1, calculate the equivalence ratio.
💡 Hint: Use the formula for equivalence ratio we discussed.
Design a combustion system where the desired emissions include minimal CO and NOx. What air-fuel ratio considerations will you include?
💡 Hint: Think about how changing the mixture impacts emissions.
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