Which of the following is the most suitable for preheating combustion air above 650°C? (A) Regenerator (B) Metallic recuperator (C) Ceramic recuperator (D) None of these

Which of the following is the most suitable for preheating combustion
air above 650°C?
(A) Regenerator
(B) Metallic recuperator
(C) Ceramic recuperator
(D) None of these
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(C) Ceramic recuperator
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