The main function of primary air in pulverised coal fired burner is to
(A) Burn CO to CO2
(B) Dry and transport the coal
(C) Have proper combustion by supplying it around the burner
(D) Preheat the tertiary air used for complete combustion of CO to CO2

1 Answer

Answer :

(B) Dry and transport the coal

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