An unknown hydrocarbon fuel, burned in air, has the following Orsat analysis: Carbon Dioxide 12.5% Carbon Monoxide 0.3% Oxygen 3.1% Nitrogen 84.1% Total 100.0% Determine the mass air/fuel ratio, the fuel composition on a mass basis, and the percentage of theoretical air.

An unknown hydrocarbon fuel, burned in air, has the following Orsat analysis: Carbon Dioxide 12.5% Carbon Monoxide 0.3% Oxygen 3.1% Nitrogen 84.1% Total 100.0% Determine the mass air/fuel ratio, the fuel composition on a mass basis, and the percentage of theoretical air.

Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Technology (MindTap Course List)

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Chapter32: Oil Heat

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An unknown hydrocarbon fuel, burned in air, has the following Orsat analysis:
Carbon Dioxide
12.5%
Carbon Monoxide
0.3%
Oxygen
3.1%
Nitrogen
84.1%
Total
100.0%
Determine the mass air/fuel ratio, the fuel composition on a mass basis, and the percentage of theoretical air.

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