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'''Oxy-fuel''' refers to technology that [[combustion|burns]] [[oxygen]] with gaseous [[fuel]]. As compared to [[air]], which contains 20.95% oxygen, higher temperatures can be reached using pure oxygen. Increased oxygen content allows more of the fuel to react completely. |
'''Oxy-fuel''' refers to technology that [[combustion|burns]] [[oxygen]] with gaseous [[fuel]]. As compared to [[air]], which contains 20.95% oxygen, higher temperatures can be reached using pure oxygen. Increased oxygen content allows more of the fuel to react completely. The most common Oxy-fuel is [[oxy-acetylene]]. |
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*[[Oxy-fuel combustion process]] |
*[[Oxy-fuel combustion process]] |
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*[[Oxy-fuel welding and cutting]] |
*[[Oxy-fuel welding and cutting]] |
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*[[Oxy-acetylene]] |
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[[Category:Technology]] |
[[Category:Technology]] |
Revision as of 02:12, 5 May 2008
Oxy-fuel refers to technology that burns oxygen with gaseous fuel. As compared to air, which contains 20.95% oxygen, higher temperatures can be reached using pure oxygen. Increased oxygen content allows more of the fuel to react completely. The most common Oxy-fuel is oxy-acetylene.
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