Composition of fuel, AFR , & of air

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The discussion revolves around determining the composition of a hydrocarbon fuel based on given gas products: 80% CO2, 0.9% CO, 8.8% O2, and 82.3% N2. Participants express confusion over the provided data, particularly the inconsistency in the percentages of CO2 and N2. There is a call for clarification on how to calculate the air-fuel ratio using the mass of air and fuel, as well as the percentage of excess air utilized. The absence of water in the gas mixture is noted as a significant oversight. Overall, the conversation highlights the need for accurate data and adherence to homework guidelines for effective assistance.
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hi guys, i have problem regarding this matters.

Products : hydrocarbon

if i have this :

CO2 - 80%
CO - 0.9%
O2 - 8.8%
N2 - 82.3%

1) how to determine the composition of the fuel?

2) the air fuel ratio?
known , the air fuel ratio is : mass of air / mass of fuel

how can i get the mass base on the given data?

3) the percentage of excess air used.

please help advice to settle this problem.

regards,

zainul
 
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zainulariffin said:

Homework Statement


hi guys, i have problem regarding this matters.

Products : hydrocarbon

if i have this :

CO2 - 80%
CO - 0.9%
O2 - 8.8%
N2 - 82.3%

1) how to determine the composition of the fuel?

2) the air fuel ratio?
known , the air fuel ratio is : mass of air / mass of fuel

how can i get the mass base on the given data?

3) the percentage of excess air used.

please help advice to settle this problem.

regards,

zainul


So you have a gas mixture composed of 80% CO2 and 82.3% N2?

Nonsense! Think about it some more and get back to us...
 
sorry, typo error..

CO2 - 8.0%
 
zainulariffin said:
Products : hydrocarbon

if i have this :

CO2 - 80%
CO - 0.9%
O2 - 8.8%
N2 - 82.3%


No idea what the question is. Please don't ignore homework template - it requires you to post the question verbatim, not just some subset of the information.

You mentioned hydrocarbon, so regardless of what the gas mentioned is I would expect it to contain water - but it is not listed.
 
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