Question: Liquid octane ( C 8 H 1 8 ) at 2 5 C , 1 atm enters an insulated reactor operating at steady state and

Liquid octane (C8H18) at 25C,1 atm enters an insulated reactor operating at steady state and burns completely with air entering at 227C,1 atm. The combustion products exit the reactor at 1287C. Neglect kinetic and potential energy effects.
Determine the percent excess air used.
Percent excess air =
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Liquid octane ( C 8 H 1 8 ) at 2 5 C , 1 atm

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