Incomplete combustion occurs when there is not enough oxygen present to completely burn a fuel. This can result in the production of harmful pollutants, such as carbon monoxide and soot. Avoiding incomplete combustion is important for both environmental and health reasons.
There are a number of ways to avoid incomplete combustion. One is to ensure that there is an adequate supply of oxygen present during combustion. This can be done by using a properly sized burner and by making sure that the combustion chamber is well-ventilated. Another way to avoid incomplete combustion is to use a fuel that is more easily burned. For example, natural gas burns more easily than coal, so it is less likely to produce incomplete combustion products.
