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The ratio of oxygen to fuel affects what reactions take place, and as a result, how much energy is produced from the reaction. For example, in the presence of excess oxygen, methane burns to form carbon dioxide and water. CH4 + 2O2 > CO2 + 2H2O In limited oxygen, methane forms carbon monoxide and water. 2CH4 + 3O2 > 2CO + 4H2O In an even more limited oxygen supply, methane will form elemental carbon and water. CH4 + O2 > C + 2H2O Each reaction, though chemically similar, can yield drastically dfferent results. Let's say these reactions were taking place in an oven in your home. The first one would yield the highest amount of energy, and have no substantial negative affects. The second wouldn't cook your food as fast, and might kill you and your family. The last would contaminate the fuel lines in your oven with carbon, eventually rendering it useless. So, as you can see, fuel-air ratios affect combustion in very important ways.
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What is a P1041 code on a 1997 Z24 cavalier?
Manf control fuelair metering, Aux emission control
How does combustion of petrol affect the air?
the air pollution
What is the use of carburators?
To mix gasoline (petrol) with air before induction into an engine for combustion.
Does the temperature of gasoline affect it's combustion rate?
yes, highly.
Why is carburetor fitted in a petrol engine?
Used prior to the introduction of fuel injection to mix the fuel & air at the proper mix for an internal combustion engine.
What is mix air heat and fuel?
A mixture of air, heat, and fuel is required for combustion to occur in internal combustion engines. The air provides oxygen necessary for the fuel to burn, while heat from sources such as spark plugs or compression ignites the fuel-air mixture. The combustion of the fuel generates energy that powers the engine.
What does An airplane specifically designed to fly at high altitudes have?
An added tank of oxygen to mix with the fuel for combustion reactions.
Does water affect the heat of combustion of ethanol?
There are two angles to this question: 1. If your ethanol is contaminated with water it will reduced the amount of useful heat generated since the water will boil off while the ethanol is burning. 2. The water generated as a result of combustion is included as a term in the calculation of heat of combustion.
What do 4 cycle engines mix with gasoline during combustion?
A 4-cycle engine will mix gasoline with air during the intake stroke at aprox 14.7 (air) to 1 (gasoline) ratio.
What do 4-cycle engines mix with gasoline during combustion?
A 4-cycle engine will mix gasoline with air during the intake stroke at aprox 14.7 (air) to 1 (gasoline) ratio.
How would food wrapping affect an apple?
you have to mix it baby
What has the author Cortland Eble written?
Cortland Eble has written: 'Overview of environmental regulations that affect coal combustion' -- subject(s): Air, Coal, Combustion, Law and legislation, Pollution
