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3 stages of wood combustion correct answers Drying, pyrolysis, charcoal
Combustion correct answers Rapid oxidation of a substance, accompanied by the production of
heat and light.
Creosote correct answers by-product of burning wood. Combustable deposit that originates as
condensed wood smoke, tar, vapors and other organic compounds.
Soot correct answers soft black and brown
Glazed Creosote correct answers combustible and hard to remove
Pyrolysis changes to creosote correct answers changes the the tar-like appearance to shiny curly
flakes or bubbly deposits
3 Factors that affect creosote build-up correct answers Smoke density, flue gas temp,residence
time
smoke density correct answers amount of unburned hydrocarbon in the flue gas
Flue gas temperature correct answers The temp of flue gases moving through the flue
Residence time correct answers the amount of time smoke remains in venting system
large fuel loads can affect creosote buildup correct answers
what is a good moisture content of wood? correct answers 15-25%
catalytic combustors correct answers the smoky exhaust is passed through a coated ceramic
honeycomb inside the stove where the smoke gases and particles ignite and burn.
definition of chimney fire correct answers burning of soot and creosote accumulations inside a
connector or chimney
indications of chimney fires correct answers 1. loud roaring noise
2. sparks and flames coming from the chimney
3.red hot connector pipe
4. vibrating connector and/or stove
5. flames visible in tiny cracks in connector
6. smoke an odors noticeable in adjoining rooms or attic
minimum level of creosote build up before it needs sweeping correct answers 1/8" inch build up
BTU's for pellets and pellet stove correct answers 8200 BTU's
3 stages of wood combustion correct answers Drying, pyrolysis, charcoal
Combustion correct answers Rapid oxidation of a substance, accompanied by the production of
heat and light.
Creosote correct answers by-product of burning wood. Combustable deposit that originates as
condensed wood smoke, tar, vapors and other organic compounds.
Soot correct answers soft black and brown
Glazed Creosote correct answers combustible and hard to remove
Pyrolysis changes to creosote correct answers changes the the tar-like appearance to shiny curly
flakes or bubbly deposits
3 Factors that affect creosote build-up correct answers Smoke density, flue gas temp,residence
time
smoke density correct answers amount of unburned hydrocarbon in the flue gas
Flue gas temperature correct answers The temp of flue gases moving through the flue
Residence time correct answers the amount of time smoke remains in venting system
large fuel loads can affect creosote buildup correct answers
what is a good moisture content of wood? correct answers 15-25%
catalytic combustors correct answers the smoky exhaust is passed through a coated ceramic
honeycomb inside the stove where the smoke gases and particles ignite and burn.
definition of chimney fire correct answers burning of soot and creosote accumulations inside a
connector or chimney
indications of chimney fires correct answers 1. loud roaring noise
2. sparks and flames coming from the chimney
3.red hot connector pipe
4. vibrating connector and/or stove
5. flames visible in tiny cracks in connector
6. smoke an odors noticeable in adjoining rooms or attic
minimum level of creosote build up before it needs sweeping correct answers 1/8" inch build up
BTU's for pellets and pellet stove correct answers 8200 BTU's
