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Fireplaces: Studies in contrasts

Journal Article · · Home Energy
OSTI ID:457834
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  1. 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