INTRODUCTION TO COMBUSTION

  • Combustion is the chemical reaction between a  fuel and an oxidizer, resulting in the release of energy in the form of heat, light, and sound
  •  this is one of the complex physical and chemical processes that occur in various forms in our daily lives
  • More than 70% of energy is produced due to combustion in domestic cooking, engines of vehicles and aircraft to boilers and power plants that generate electricity
  • Combustion can also be found in small-scale processes such as the burning of candles, campfires, and gas stoves. 
  • To generate combustion, gas, liquid, and solid  fuel are burnt to generate heat energy
  • In a controlled and efficient combustion process, the  fuel and oxidizer are mixed in a specific ratio to produce the desired amount of heat energy
  • However, when the combustion process is not properly controlled, it can result in the release of harmful pollutants and greenhouse gases into the atmosphere
  • Therefore, the study of combustion and its processes plays a crucial role in various industries, such as energy production, transportation, and manufacturing.

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