Propane (C₂H2n+2) is burned with atmospheric air. The analysis of the products on a dry basis is as follows: CO₂ = 11% O₂ = 3.4% CO = 2.8% N₂ = 82.8% Calculate the air-fuel ratio and the percent theoretical air and determine the combustion equation.

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Propane (C₂H2n+2) is burned with atmospheric air. The analysis
of the products on a dry basis is as follows:
CO₂ = 11%
O₂ = 3.4%
CO = 2.8%
N₂ = 82.8%
Calculate the air-fuel ratio and the percent theoretical air and determine the
combustion equation.
Transcribed Image Text:Propane (C₂H2n+2) is burned with atmospheric air. The analysis of the products on a dry basis is as follows: CO₂ = 11% O₂ = 3.4% CO = 2.8% N₂ = 82.8% Calculate the air-fuel ratio and the percent theoretical air and determine the combustion equation.
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