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Sorry, why do you think that? More complete combustion would result in more CO2, H2O, and energy. The by products from incomplete combustion are the ones we wa
by Cogito 7y ago
Sorry, why do you think that?
More complete combustion would result in more CO2, H2O, and energy. The by products from incomplete combustion are the ones we want to limit - CO, C, various N and S compounds etc.
- refurb 7y agoNot always. Nitrogen oxides are due to higher temps which is more efficient. In order to meet emissions standards, you often take a hit in efficiency (or at least drive-ability).
- Cogito 7y agoMakes a lot of sense, thanks.
- selectodude 7y agoThe more efficient the combustion, the hotter it is, and the more NOx is formed. Nothing to do with incomplete combustion. Nitrogen doesn't combust.
- Cogito 7y agoMakes sense - it's not incomplete combustion but rather atmospheric contamination that allows for NOx products, and the amount of those is dependent on heat of combustion. Thanks!
- selectodude 7y agoThere's a not insignificant amount of nitrogen in the fuel itself, as well.