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The byproducts of burning natural gas include carbon dioxide (CO2), water vapor, nitrogen oxides (NOx), sulfur dioxide (SO2), and small amounts of carbon monoxide (CO) and particulate matter. These byproducts can contribute to air pollution and have environmental impacts.
Natural gas is mainly composed of methane, which is a colorless, odorless gas. It is highly flammable and burns cleanly, producing carbon dioxide and water vapor as byproducts. It has a low density and is lighter than air, so it disperses quickly in the atmosphere.
Burning coal produces carbon dioxide gas as one of its byproducts. It is a greenhouse gas that contributes to global warming and climate change.
Natural gas is considered the cleanest burning petroleum product. When it is burned, it produces lower levels of greenhouse gas emissions and pollutants compared to other petroleum products like diesel or gasoline.
When natural gas is burned in a furnace, it undergoes an exothermic reaction, which means it releases heat. The combustion of natural gas produces carbon dioxide, water vapor, and heat energy as byproducts.
The equation for combustion efficiency of natural gas burning furnaces is typically calculated as: Efficiency = (Energy output / Energy input) x 100% where Energy output is the heat released by burning the natural gas, and Energy input is the total energy content of the natural gas fed into the furnace.