6650Chemical EngineeringMedium
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________?
ALack of thorough mixing of fuel with air
BHigh sulphur content in the fuel
CPresence of large quantity of hydrogen in the fuel
DLow calorific value of the fuel
Correct answer
A. Lack of thorough mixing of fuel with air
Explanation
The correct answer is Lack of thorough mixing of fuel with air.