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Old 11-03-2009, 03:55 PM   #147 (permalink)
some_other_dave
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Originally Posted by tangomar View Post
... Operating with abundant excess air ensures more complete combustion, improves efficiency and results in a decrease in peak temperatures, which aids in lowering NOx, while eliminating problems commonly associated with operating on lean mixtures.
Wait--isn't "operating with abundant excess air" the very definition of a very lean mixture? Which is known to increase combustion temperatures, increasing NOx levels and causing other problems??

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