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Why does a fire in a fireplace burn more briskly on a windy day?
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∙ 12y ago
Fire is the reaction of wood with oxygen to produce carbon dioxide, water, carbon, hydrogen, and energy. More oxygen equals more energy/ more wind equals more fire. Too much wind will blow out the fire because wood needs to be a certain temperature to ignite and excess wind will carry away the hot air that keeps the fire going.
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Why does the fire in a fireplace burn more briskly on a windy day?
On windy days, the wind passing over the top of the chimney draws more air up the flue. This draws more air from the house into the fireplace, providing more oxygen to the fire, causing it to burn more intensely.
What energy conversion is a fireplace?
A fireplace doesn't do much... it is just a solid, primarily made of brick and steel. However, if you actually burn a fire in a fireplace, you are doing a chemical change on the matter.__________The simple version is, if something is burning in the fireplace, chemical energy is being converted into thermal energy via combustion.Chemical energy -> Combustion -> Thermal energy
What heat energy do you feel from the fireplace?
The heat energy you feel from a fireplace is primarily radiant heat. This heat is given off by the fire and warms objects and people in close proximity. The amount of heat felt will depend on the distance from the fireplace and the size of the fire.
How does a fireplace emit radiant energy?
A fireplace emits radiant energy through the process of combustion. When wood or fuel is burned in the fireplace, it releases heat energy in the form of infrared radiation. This radiant energy then warms objects and people in the vicinity of the fireplace.
What kind of heat transfer happens when you warm your hands by a fireplace?
Conduction is the primary form of heat transfer when you warm your hands by a fireplace. The heat from the fire is conducted through the solid material of the fireplace and then through your hands as you come into contact with the warm surface.
Why does the fire in a fireplace burn more briskly on a windy day?
On windy days, the wind passing over the top of the chimney draws more air up the flue. This draws more air from the house into the fireplace, providing more oxygen to the fire, causing it to burn more intensely.
What temp does a fireplace burn at?
The temp at which a fire burns. :)
When is it too windy to burn?
You must NEVER burn when it is at all windy, the wind could catch an ember and start a wild fire.
Is it safe to burn a fire in a mobile home fireplace?
Yes, if you have a fireplace designed for a mobile home, and it is in good condition.
Can you make pine burn in fireplace?
Is there anything can appy to make pine wood burn in the fire place
Is weeping willow a good wood to burn in a fireplace?
no. It is very harsh. fire.
Is it safe to burn pepper tree wood in a fireplace?
no it will catch a your house on fire
Can you partially close fireplace flue when a fire is burning in fireplace?
You have to, or the fire is going to burn way too hot and not last very long. Depends on the type of wood you use also.
Can a vent less fireplace be converted to a vented fireplace?
no. you must have a flue that properly vents to the outside. you will burn your house down if you try to start a wood fire in a vent free fireplace.
Can you burn apple wood in a fireplace?
Yes, you can burn apple wood in a fireplace. It generates very little smoke and hotter than normal firewood. It is a good heat output with a small visible flame and ideal for wood-fire. It is a safely and efficiently burned in fireplace.
Can you burn your dishes?
You can burn your dishes, but only if they are paper (or cardboard) dishes. Ceramic dishes do not burn. Plastic dishes do burn, but will produce a noxious smoke. And if you do want to burn your dishes, burn them only in a properly constructed fireplace or fire pit, so that the fire remains controlled, and does not spread. Fire can be amazingly dangerous.
Can you burn maple in a fireplace?
Yes you can! Maple is one of the better fire woods to burn. Just make sure it's dry & not green wood.
