One kmol of gaseous octane (C8H18) is ignited with stoichiometric amount of dry air in a...

50.1K

Verified Solution

Question

Chemistry

One kmol of gaseous octane (C8H18) is ignited withstoichiometric amount of dry air in a closed, rigid vessel. Thepressure of the reactants is 1 atm and the temperature is 25C;while the temperature of the products is 727C. Assume “complete”combustion.

(a) Calculate the pressure (atm) of the products.

(b) Determine the heat transfer (kJ/kg fuel) during thereaction.

Answer: (a) 3.42 atm

Answer & Explanation Solved by verified expert
4.4 Ratings (653 Votes)
The combustion of C8H18 is given asC8H18 xO2 376 N2 8 CO2 9H2O 376x N2Balancing O2 on    See Answer
Get Answers to Unlimited Questions

Join us to gain access to millions of questions and expert answers. Enjoy exclusive benefits tailored just for you!

Membership Benefits:
  • Unlimited Question Access with detailed Answers
  • Zin AI - 3 Million Words
  • 10 Dall-E 3 Images
  • 20 Plot Generations
  • Conversation with Dialogue Memory
  • No Ads, Ever!
  • Access to Our Best AI Platform: Flex AI - Your personal assistant for all your inquiries!
Become a Member

Other questions asked by students