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The fuel in the form of biomethane is burned in a furnace. In order for the combustion to take place in excess of 50%, calculate the air to fuel ratio (vol/vol) from this problem!
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Hi and thanks for the question. Since you have not provided the composition of biomethane, I am considering it as 100% CH4.
Given that,
Fuel: Biomethane (CH4)
%excess air = 50%
It is required to calculate the air to fuel ratio (vol/vol).
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