Historically, the use of crop residues in high-temperature combustion chambers proved problematic due to the formation of _____, a corrosive salt deposit resulting from the vaporization of potassium and chlorine present in the crops.
A) stover
B) slag
C) clinker
D) grit

Question

Historically, the use of crop residues in high-temperature combustion chambers proved problematic due to the formation of _____, a corrosive salt deposit resulting from the vaporization of potassium and chlorine present in the crops.
A) stover
B) ​slag
C) clinker
D) ​grit

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Clinker forms in high-temperature combustion chambers as a result of the vaporization and subsequent condensation of minerals present in the fuel, such as potassium and chlorine from crop residues. This creates hard, stony residues that can be corrosive and problematic for combustion systems.

Historically, the Use of Crop Residues in High-Temperature Combustion Chambers