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Re:XAI data center gets air permit to run 15 turbines, but i... by numpad0 on Tuesday July 08, 2025 @07:59AM (#44499177)
It's impurities in oxidizer. 80% of air is N2, 20% O2. N2 + O2 -> NOx minus some kJ(endothermic). Means, run plain air through anything hot and NOx comes out. Doesn't matter how pure the fuel, doesn't have to be an ICE, doesn't need fuel at all. Hot stuff in the air = NOx.
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