Unburnt Carbon equation balancing in Boilers

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The discussion focuses on understanding the calculation of unburnt carbon in boilers, specifically how to derive it from CO2 measurements using the formula C_unburnt = C_total - (12/44 * CO2). Participants clarify that the equation relates burnt carbon to CO2 production, but there are concerns about achieving balanced units in a referenced equation (3-28). One user attempts to solve the unit issue but struggles to confirm the accuracy. The conversation highlights the need for clarity in boiler design calculations and the importance of unit consistency. Overall, the thread seeks assistance in resolving these technical challenges.
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Hi there,

Hope you all are doing good.

I was reading a book on boilers and burners design and had a problem in understanding some part of the text which I have attached below



The problem is I not comprehend that

1. How unburnt carbon mass can be achieved by subtracting CO2 * 12/44
2. The units of the second picture are not being achieved.

If anyone can help me in this regard, i would be very glad.

Thanks in advance.
 
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Answer 1. What is the atomic/molecular mass of carbon, oxygen and carbon dioxide?
Answer2. There is no second picture . If you mean equation 3-28 why do you think units are not correct?
 
Hey hello 256 bits. thanks for help.

I did a quick calculation of the first question and I got the answers.

I did the solution like this

C_total = C_burnt + C_unburnt
C_unburnt = C_total - C_burnt

As the C_burnt forms CO2, therefore C_burnt = 12/44*CO2

C_unburnt = C_total - 12/44*CO2

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As for the second question, yes I am talking about 3-28. I reattempted the solution, but could not get the balanced units. Any help in this regard is highly appreciated.
 
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