
Thermodynamics: An Engineering Approach
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ISBN: 9780073398174
Author: Yunus A. Cengel Dr., Michael A. Boles
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Chapter 15.7, Problem 1P
How does the presence of N2 in air affect the outcome of a combustion process?
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To determine
How does the presence of
Explanation of Solution
A combustible substance or gas can burn, and if
In general, nitrogen gas does not chemically react with further chemical substances during a process of combustion but the presence of nitrogen gas affect the consequence of combustion process as nitrogen gas absorbs a high percentage of the released heat during the combustion process.
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