Determine the theoretical mass of air required for the complete combustion of 1 kg of coal whose analysis by mass is given as under: Carbon - 83%, hydrogen - 5%; oxygen - 2%; remainder being incombustible. Sulphur-0.2%;

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5. Determine the theoretical mass of air required for the complete combustion of 1
kg of coal whose analysis by mass is given as under:
83%, hydrogen - 5%; oxygen - 2%;
Sulphur - 0.2%; remainder being incombustible.
Carbon
Constituents
(A/F)min (kg)
Carbon
11.6
Hydrogen
34.8
Sulfur
4.35
Transcribed Image Text:5. Determine the theoretical mass of air required for the complete combustion of 1 kg of coal whose analysis by mass is given as under: 83%, hydrogen - 5%; oxygen - 2%; Sulphur - 0.2%; remainder being incombustible. Carbon Constituents (A/F)min (kg) Carbon 11.6 Hydrogen 34.8 Sulfur 4.35
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