Fireplace gives warmth during winter. It is used in countries and places where the winter is very cold and harsh. Traditionally hearth or fireplace is the central heating feature of any household during colder climate. Fireplace is generally used for heating but sometimes they are also used for
cooking. In old times woods where used to light fire in the fireplace, today it is being replaced by natural gas and electricity as these are considered to be cleaner and cheaper. Fireplaces in the living room impart sophisticated and elegant look to the décor. Modern fireplaces provide a practical
and easy solution to keep the houses warm and cosy during winter. There different types of fireplaces are available in the market that reflects fine blend of traditional and contemporary designs. The two most prominent options of fireplace is wood burning and gas fireplaces.
Wood-burning
fireplace
In wood-burning fireplcae the wood is placed in the firebox. A component named damper is used to control the smoke ventialtion .harmful gases and particles emitted by the wood passes from the smoke chamber through the flue which is controlled by the dampner. The eight important
component of wood-burning fireplace are damper, throat, chimney, smoke chamber, firbox, hearth, cap and flue.
Gas Fireplace
Gas fireplace needs no wood but natural gas. Since the burning source is gas it is operated by a swtich. Switch moderates the heat and flame height of the
gas. The advantage of gas fireplace is that it produces cleaner air compared to the wood and it is more convienent. The components of the fireplace are few and chimney is not a necessary as the gas can be vented outside using exhaust fan.
Basic types of wood heating system
The
design as well as the heating efficiency varies in the wood burning system. In conventional fireplaces only 10% of the energy from the wood is usable heat. While in convectional fireplaces the energy which is usable is 40%. The convectional fireplace is metal fabricated with a double wall around the
firebox. Fireplace inserts is another wood heating system which has the operating efficiency of 40%.one of the most popular wood heating system is airtight stoves. The controlled air flow features for precise burning gives an efficiency rating of 55%. The franklin stoves or parlor stoves are only 25%
energy efficient. The most expensive and efficeint wood heating system is the wood burning furnace. The operating efficiency is between 55% and 65%.
Fireplaces are designed to heat the room during winter and as a decorative entity during spring and summer seasons. It adds beauty and elegance to the room.
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