Ethane (C2H6) is burned with atmospheric air and the volumetric analysis of the dry products of combustion yields the following: 10% CO2, 1% CO, 3% 02 and 86% N2. Develop the combustion equation and determine (a) the percentage of the excess air (b) the air fuel ratio. (Solve for 100 kmol of dry products).

Ethane (C2H6) is burned with atmospheric air and the volumetric analysis of the dry products of combustion yields the following: 10% CO2, 1% CO, 3% 02 and 86% N2. Develop the combustion equation and determine (a) the percentage of the excess air (b) the air fuel ratio. (Solve for 100 kmol of dry products).

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