Furnace oil consumption in a furnace for a given duty employing
preheated combination air (at 300°) may be reduced by about __________
percent as compared to the use of atmospheric combustion air.
(A) 5
(B) 10
(C) 20
(D) 35

1 Answer

Answer :

(C) 20

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