The excess air required for the combustion of pulverized coal is of the order of about _______________ percent ?

Correct answer: B. 15

  • A. 5
  • B. 15
  • C. 30
  • D. 45

Explanation

Pulverized coal mixes rapidly with air and burns efficiently, so its excess-air requirement is commonly about 15%. Larger values such as 30% or 45% indicate poorer air-fuel mixing or less efficient combustion.

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