Estb. 1882

University of the Punjab

Stoichiometry and Combustion Calculations

MCT-307: Stoichiometry and Combustion Calculations Marks

Theory 100, Practical --

Credit Hours

Theory 3, Practical --

1. Elements of industrial stoichiometry

2. General principles of combustion:

i. Equilibria

ii. Specific reaction rates

iii. Contact catalysis

iv. Temperature effect

v. Interactions of solids and gases

vi. Flue gas analysis

3. Combustion calculations for:

i. Theoretical/excess air requirement.

ii. Chimney gases and draught

iii. Excess air from the chimney gas analysis

iv. Energy losses due to:

a) exit gas temperature/excess air
b) ash and carbon in ash
c) carbon in chimney gases

v. Dew point of flue gases and effect of sulphur and ash

vi. Major efficiency losses

vii. Boiler efficiency from coal and chimney gas analysis losses

viii. Smoke-causes, remedy and measurement

ix. Flame temperature

x. Selection of coal by energy auditing

xi. Combustion and thermal efficiencies
Credit hours/ Marks:- 3

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