Propane is burned with dry air. A volumetric analysis of the products of combustion reveals the following volume percent composition on a dry basis, 8% CO2, 0.5% CO, 7% O2, and 84% N2. Determine the percent of theoretical air used in the combustion process.

Propane is burned with dry air. A volumetric analysis of the products of combustion reveals the following volume percent composition on a dry basis, 8% CO2, 0.5% CO, 7% O2, and 84% N2. Determine the percent of theoretical air used in the combustion process.

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Propane is burned with dry air. A volumetric analysis of the products of combustion
reveals the following volume percent composition on a dry basis, 8% CO2, 0.5% CO,
7% O2, and 84% N2. Determine the percent of theoretical air used in the combustion
process.

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