Why excess air is required to burn a fuel completely

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Javon Newman

23 March, 03:50

Why excess air is required to burn a fuel completely

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Heaven Chavez · Answer 1

Excess air is supplied to the combustion process to ensure each fuel molecule is completely surrounded by sufficient combustion air. As a burner tune-up improves the rate at which mixing occurs, the amount of excess air required can be reduced.

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Excess air is supplied to the combustion process to ensure each fuel molecule is completely surrounded by sufficient combustion air. As a burner tune-up improves the rate at which mixing occurs, the amount of excess air required can be reduced.

Ali Robbins · Answer 2

excess air is required to ensure adequate mixing of fuel and air, avoid smoke, minimize sg in Coal burning, and to ensure maximum steam output.