EBK THERMODYNAMICS: AN ENGINEERING APPR
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Chapter 15.7, Problem 51P
Consider a complete combustion process during which the reactants enter the combustion chamber at 20°C and the products leave at 700°C. Combustion is achieved with (a) 100 percent theoretical air, (b) 200 percent theoretical air, and (c) the chemically correct amount of pure oxygen. For which case will the amount of heat transfer be the lowest? Explain.
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Chapter 15 Solutions
EBK THERMODYNAMICS: AN ENGINEERING APPR
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