A furnace uses natural gas which consists of hydrocarbons. The flue gas analysis is CO2 - 9.5%, O2 - 1.4%, CO – 1.9 % and the rest N2. i) What is the atomic ratio of hydrogen to carbon in the fuel? ii) What is the % excess air used? Express the composition of the fuel gas in the form CxHy.
A furnace uses natural gas which consists of hydrocarbons. The flue gas analysis is CO2 - 9.5%, O2 - 1.4%, CO – 1.9 % and the rest N2. i) What is the atomic ratio of hydrogen to carbon in the fuel? ii) What is the % excess air used? Express the composition of the fuel gas in the form CxHy.
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