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nenivikky

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on: Jul 26, 2018
Why does excess combustion air reduce combustion efficiency?
 
  What will be an ideal response?

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What is the Pelletier effect?
 
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medine

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Reply #1 on: Jul 26, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Excess air reduces the flame temperature, thus lowering combustion efficiency. However, some excess air is necessary for complete combustion.

Answer to Question 2

When a DC current passes throogh a thermocouple, one junction heats up and the other junctioin cools off.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 26, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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