CSIA CHAPTER 2 EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS GRADED A+
What is the rapid oxidation of fuel resulting in the release of
energy, usually in the form of heat and light? ANS >>
Combustion.
Combustion efficiency is dependant on what 3 factors? ANS >>
Turbulence, Temperature, and Time.
Define Turbulence. ANS >> The mixing between air and wood
in the combustion zone.
Define Temperature. ANS >> The minimum ignition
temperature that must be maintained if combustion is to start
and continue.
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Wood fuel is a carbohydrate composed of what? ANS >>
Carbon, Hydrogen, and Oxygen atoms.
Smoke that condenses in a venting system is called what? ANS
>> Creosote.
true or false: it is necessary to dry a piece of wood all I want to
move to the next stage of combustion? ANS >> false
What are the 3 stages of burning wood. ANS >> Stage 1 -
Drying, Stage 2 - Pyrolysis, Stage 3 - Charcoal.
Define Stage 1 - Drying. ANS >> When moisture is driven from
the wood so that it can be made hot enough to break up into its
combustible components and burn.
Define Stage - 2 Pyrolysis. ANS >> Wood molecules breaking
down.
what is the third and final stage of the combustion process?
ANS >> charcoal