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Intensity and Duration of Chimney Fires in Several Chimneys
A series of tests was conducted in five instrumented chimneys to study the intensity and duration of chimney fires due to the ignition and burning of combustible deposits accumulated on the chimney lining over a prolonged period of time. These tests were conducted (1) to establish typical conditions including temperatures in the chimneys and on combustible surfaces nearby, (2) to determine the duration of the burnout as evidenced by elevated temperatures within the chimneys, and (3) to compare these measured values with those obtained during overfire conditions - prolonged firing of the appliances at high rates. The results of these tests point out some areas where the codes and standards covering residential wood heating appliances should be modernized to better protect against failure due to chimney fires.
Intensity and Duration of Chimney Fires in Several Chimneys
A series of tests was conducted in five instrumented chimneys to study the intensity and duration of chimney fires due to the ignition and burning of combustible deposits accumulated on the chimney lining over a prolonged period of time. These tests were conducted (1) to establish typical conditions including temperatures in the chimneys and on combustible surfaces nearby, (2) to determine the duration of the burnout as evidenced by elevated temperatures within the chimneys, and (3) to compare these measured values with those obtained during overfire conditions - prolonged firing of the appliances at high rates. The results of these tests point out some areas where the codes and standards covering residential wood heating appliances should be modernized to better protect against failure due to chimney fires.
Intensity and Duration of Chimney Fires in Several Chimneys
R. D. Peacock (author)
1983
144 pages
Report
No indication
English
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