Producer gas analyzing 25.3% CO, 13.2% H2, 0.4% CH4, 5.4% CO2, 0.5%O2, and 55.2% N2 is burned in excess air at 25oC, 745 torrs and 60% RH. Partial Orsat analysis of the stack gas shows 16.13% CO2, 1.79% CO and 0.72% H2. Calculate: (a) % excess air (b) Complete Orsat analysis of stack gas

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Producer gas analyzing 25.3% CO, 13.2% H2, 0.4% CH4, 5.4% CO2, 0.5%O2, and 55.2% N2 is burned in excess air at 25oC, 745 torrs and 60% RH. Partial Orsat analysis of the stack gas shows 16.13% CO2, 1.79% CO and 0.72% H2. Calculate:

(a) % excess air

(b) Complete Orsat analysis of stack gas

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