A coal sample having the following composition: C = 80%, H = 4%, O = 3%, S = 2%, N = 3%, ash = 5% and moisture = 3%. Calculate the quantity of air needed for the complete combustion of 1 kg of coal, if 60% excess air is supplied. %3D

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A coal sample having the following composition: C = 80%, H = 4%, O
= 3%, S = 2%, N = 3%, ash = 5% and moisture = 3%. Calculate the
quantity of air needed for the complete combustion of 1 kg of coal, if
60% excess air is supplied.
%3D
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