Fuels and Combustion
Which of the following is not increased by using preheated combustion air in place of ordinary air at room temperature?

Flame temperature achieved
Heat transfer rate to the stock in the furnace
Speed of combustion of fuel
Calorific value of the fuel

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Fuels and Combustion
A liquid/gaseous fuel containing hydrocarbons and high amount of sulphur is burnt with 40% excess air. The flue gas still contains large amount of carbon monoxide. This may be due to the

Lack of thorough mixing of fuel with air
High sulphur content in the fuel
Low calorific value of the fuel
Presence of large quantity of hydrogen in the fuel

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Fuels and Combustion
Producer gas containing least amount of tar is produced by the

Partial combustion of coal
High pressure gasification of coal (e.g. in Lurgi gasifier)
Atmospheric pressure gasification of coal (e.g., in Kopper-Totzek gasifier)
Partial combustion of large size (< 50 mm) coke

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