Stoichiometry-calculation of mass fraction of water in exhaust

In summary, the conversation discusses operating an engine with a special fuel mixture and determining the stoichiometric air requirement and water mass fraction in the humid air used. The stoichiometric air requirement is found to be 14.26 and the dry air mass flow rate is calculated to be 28.5 g/s. The water mass fraction in the humid air can be determined using the equation m_{H20,air}/(m_{H20,air}+m_{air,dry}), where the dry air mass flow rate is 28.5 g/s.
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Homework Statement



An engine is operated with a special fuel mixture solely composed of carbon, hydrogen and oxygen.
A fuel breakdown showed the following values: mass fraction carbon
mass fraction hydrogen ,fuel density
c = 0.81
h = 0.15
ρ=0.75 kg/dm³
fuel mass flow rate m_b=2 g/s
relative air fuel ratio λ =1
exhaust gas mass flow rate m_e =30.52 g/s

1.Please determine the stoichiometric air requirement of the analysed fuel.

2.The engine is operated with humid air which, as an approximation, is to be treated as a gas mixture of oxygen, nitrogen and water.
Please calculate the water mass fraction of the humid air [itex]ξ_{H2O,air}[/itex] with the assumption that no other hydrogen compositions, besides water, are to be found in the exhaust gas.

Homework Equations



Stoichiometric air requirement = (1/0.232)*(2.664.c+7.937.h-o)

dry air mass flow rate m_a =m_b.(Stoichiometric air requirement).(relative air fuel ratio λ)

The Attempt at a Solution



mass proportions of carbon c,hydrogen h and oxygen o in fuel must add-up to 1.
therefore, o=0.04.
Stoichiometric air requirement = (1/0.232)*(2.664.c+7.937.h-o)
∴Stoichiometric air requirement =14.26

mass flow rate of dry air= mass flow rate of fuel.(relative air-fuel ratio).(Stoichiometric air requirement)

∴mass flow of dry air=28.5 g/sMASS FRACTION OF WATER IN HUMID AIR= ?

I know that,

mass of water in exhaust=mass of water produced due to combustion of organic fuel(CxHyOz)+mass of water in the humid air)

∴MASS FRACTION OF WATER IN HUMID AIR=[itex]\frac{m_{H20,air}}{m_{air,humid}}[/itex]

∴MASS FRACTION OF WATER IN HUMID AIR=[itex]\frac{m_{H20,air}}{m_{H20,air}+m_{air,dry}}[/itex]

$$m_{air,dry}=28.5 g/s$$
 
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1. What is stoichiometry and how is it related to water in exhaust?

Stoichiometry is the study of the quantitative relationships between substances involved in a chemical reaction. In the context of calculating the mass fraction of water in exhaust, stoichiometry is used to determine the amount of water produced as a byproduct of combustion.

2. How is the mass fraction of water in exhaust calculated?

The mass fraction of water in exhaust is calculated by dividing the mass of water produced in the combustion process by the total mass of the exhaust. This can be done using the balanced chemical equation for the combustion reaction and the molar masses of the reactants and products.

3. What factors affect the mass fraction of water in exhaust?

The mass fraction of water in exhaust is primarily affected by the type of fuel and the amount of excess air in the combustion process. Higher amounts of excess air result in more complete combustion and therefore a higher mass fraction of water in the exhaust.

4. Why is it important to calculate the mass fraction of water in exhaust?

Calculating the mass fraction of water in exhaust is important for understanding the efficiency of a combustion process and its potential impact on the environment. It can also help in designing more efficient and cleaner combustion systems.

5. Are there any limitations to calculating the mass fraction of water in exhaust?

While stoichiometry can provide a good estimate of the mass fraction of water in exhaust, there are some limitations. For example, it does not take into account any incomplete combustion or other chemical reactions that may occur in the exhaust gases. Additionally, the actual composition of the exhaust may vary due to factors such as temperature and pressure.

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