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Secondary air is the air used to______________?

Correct answer: D. provide air round the burners for getting optimum combustion

  • A. reduce the flame length
  • B. increase the flame length
  • C. transport and dry the coal
  • D. provide air round the burners for getting optimum combustion

Explanation

Secondary air is admitted around the burner to provide sufficient oxygen and mixing for complete, well-controlled combustion. Primary air generally transports and dries pulverized coal, whereas secondary air controls the combustion zone.

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