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Chapter 15, Problem 1525(choose chapter or problem)
A fuel mixture of 60 percent by mass methane (CH4) and 40 percent by mass ethanol (C2H6O), is burned completely with theoretical air. If the total flow rate of the fuel is 10 kg/s, determine the required flow rate of air.
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QUESTION:
A fuel mixture of 60 percent by mass methane (CH4) and 40 percent by mass ethanol (C2H6O), is burned completely with theoretical air. If the total flow rate of the fuel is 10 kg/s, determine the required flow rate of air.
ANSWER:Step 1 of 8
A fuel mixture of 60% by mass methane, , and 40% by mass ethanol, , is burned completely with theoretical air. The required flow rate of air is to be determined.
Assumptions are
1. Combustion is complete.
2. The combustion products contain , , and only.
The molar masses of C, , and air are , , , and , respectively (Table A-1).