Thermodynamics: An Engineering Approach ( 9th International Edition ) ISBN:9781260092684
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Chapter 15.7, Problem 125FEP
A fuel is burned with 70 percent theoretical air. This is equivalent to
- (a) 30% excess air
- (b) 70% excess air
- (c) 30% deficiency of air
- (d) 70% deficiency of air
- (e) stoichiometric amount of air
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