Fireplaces: Studies in contrasts
Journal Article
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· Home Energy
OSTI ID:457834
- Combustion and Carbonization Research Laboratory, Ottowa (Canada)
Energy efficient, environmentally friendly and safe alternatives to the outmoded conventional fireplace are described in this article. Topics include the following: how wood burns; efficiency of fireplaces; air requirements of fireplaces; fireplaces and indoor air quality; conventional solutions; technology revolution; air pollution and conventional woodstoves; advanced combustion woodstoves; the preferred option; pellet fireplaces and masonry heaters; gas-burning fireplaces. 4 figs.
- OSTI ID:
- 457834
- Journal Information:
- Home Energy, Journal Name: Home Energy Journal Issue: 5 Vol. 11; ISSN 0896-9442; ISSN HOENE2
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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