Explain and discuss in your own words, the following three concepts in combustion: stoichiometric mixture of air and fuel, weak mixture and rich mixture. Explain their importance in combustion applications

Explain and discuss in your own words, the following three concepts in combustion: stoichiometric mixture of air and fuel, weak mixture and rich mixture. Explain their importance in combustion applications

Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Technology (MindTap Course List)

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Chapter32: Oil Heat

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 12RQ: When incomplete combustion occurs, what additional by-products of combustion are created?

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combustion: stoichiometric mixture of air and fuel, weak mixture and rich
mixture. Explain their importance in combustion applications

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