Thermodynamics: An Engineering Approach
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Author: Yunus A. Cengel Dr., Michael A. Boles
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Chapter 15.7, Problem 31P
A gaseous fuel with a volumetric analysis of 45 percent CH4, 35 percent H2, and 20 percent N2 is burned to completion with 130 percent theoretical air. Determine (a) the air–fuel ratio and (b) the fraction of water vapor that would condense if the product gases were cooled to 25°C at 1 atm.
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