Which of the following accounts for maximum energy loss in a boiler? (A) Flue gases (B) Ash content in the fuel (C) Incomplete combustion (D) Unburnt carbon in flue gases

Which of the following accounts for maximum energy loss in a boiler?
(A) Flue gases
(B) Ash content in the fuel
(C) Incomplete combustion
(D) Unburnt carbon in flue gases
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(A) Flue gases
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