Q) A chimney of 32 m height has produced a draught of 1.6 cm of water when hot gas temperature is 300°C and ambient temperature is 27°C. The coal used contains 81% carbon, 5% moisture and remaining is ash. Neglecting losses, find the % excess air supplied. Assume complete combustion of carbon in the fuel.

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A chimney of 32 m height has produced a
draught of 1.6 cm of water when hot gas
temperature is 300°C and ambient temperature is
27°C. The coal used contains 81% carbon, 5%
moisture and remaining is ash. Neglecting losses,
find the % excess air supplied. Assume complete
combustion of carbon in the fuel.
Transcribed Image Text:Q) A chimney of 32 m height has produced a draught of 1.6 cm of water when hot gas temperature is 300°C and ambient temperature is 27°C. The coal used contains 81% carbon, 5% moisture and remaining is ash. Neglecting losses, find the % excess air supplied. Assume complete combustion of carbon in the fuel.
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