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Well is the question the total amount of heat, or total USEFUL heat?
In general, a wood fire burns a bit hotter than gas- hence the wood fired Pizza ovens. Hoever, gas fireplaces usually have a heat exchanger that draws in room air, warms it, and returns it to the room. It has less air going up the chimney than a wood fireplace (a major point of heat loss)
The chimney of a wood fireplace may be more massive brick, which will hold heat after the fire burns out.
What else can I help you with?
Is wood cheaper to heat a home?
It is if you live near a National Forrest, have a permit, do all the labor yourself and have a home equipped with a wood burning fireplace.
Burning wood in a fireplace is an example of what kind of energy conservation?
Chemical potential energy converting to heat energy -apex
Can wood be used in a gas equipped fireplace?
Depends- some as "gas assist"- a woodburning fireplace with gas jets- you can use either. Some are gas only- never meant to burn wood. Which do you have?
Can a vent less fireplace be converted to a vented fireplace?
no. you must have a flue that properly vents to the outside. you will burn your house down if you try to start a wood fire in a vent free fireplace.
How much does it cost to convert a wood burning fireplace to a gas fireplace?
It is not as bad as you think, the most difficult part is deciding whether to keep it as a gas fireplace or a wood burning fireplace with a gas lighter; so you can have both. Decide the gas to be used, Natural gas or LP (pretty much determined by what is already available) The fireplace itself needs little modification except the gas supply and available electrical circuit (depending what type/style gas fireplace you want.) If you decide on gas with artificial logs, then running black pipe to copper lines is all you need. If you are going to burn gas and use wood then run black pipe throughout (remember to use a cement product, for high heat, to seal any new whole in the fireplace.) Note: Either way you decide thoroughly clean the chimney and fireplace and inspect the doors, damper, flue, and look for cracks in the fireplace. I mention this because it is probably the last time you will need to do that. I have converted fireplaces in both ways; gas to wood burner and wood burner to gas. The insert is the biggest expense you will have, you can easily spend $600 on just those parts; not installed. And please don't forget to install and easily accessible gas shutoff valve.
What is the burning of wood in a fireplace generates heat and light in the form of flames called?
The burning of wood in a fireplace generates heat and light in the form of flames called combustion. During combustion, the wood reacts with oxygen to release energy in the form of heat and light.
What type of energy come from a fireplace?
A fireplace primarily generates heat energy through the combustion of wood or other fuel. This heat energy provides warmth to the surrounding area.
Can you burn apple wood in a fireplace?
Yes, you can burn apple wood in a fireplace. It generates very little smoke and hotter than normal firewood. It is a good heat output with a small visible flame and ideal for wood-fire. It is a safely and efficiently burned in fireplace.
What can i do to make my wood burning fireplace generate more heat?
Fireplaces are generally pretty bad at heating. A set of doors for the fireplace can help. A heat exchange grate with a blower can get more warm air out into the room. The best solution is also the most expensive- a properly installed fireplace insert. This is basically a wood stove that fits into the fireplace.
Can you burn charcoal in a fireplace?
Yes, you can burn charcoal in a fireplace. However, it may not produce as much heat as wood due to lower energy density, and charcoal may also release carbon monoxide, so proper ventilation is important. Additionally, charcoal generates more ash than wood, so regular cleaning of the fireplace is needed.
What does wood generate?
wood generates heat and it has for many years. It can be burned to create heat.
Wood in a fireplace or the ashes in the fireplace after the wood burns has more potential energy?
The wood in the fireplace has more potential energy because it contains stored chemical energy that can be released through combustion. Once the wood is burned and converted into ashes, the potential energy is mostly depleted, leaving behind mostly inert material with minimal energy potential.
What is a chunk of wood burned in a fireplace?
A chunk of wood burned in a fireplace is commonly referred to as a "log." Logs are used as fuel to create heat and light in a fireplace.
What are gas fireplace inserts?
Gas fireplace inserts are used in place of traditional wood burning fireplaces. As the name suggests, it generates heat by burning gas. The inserts normally sit in a steel or cast-iron heat exchanger sealed with a glass door. Usually you control an insert with a remote, or a wall switch. Gas fireplace inserts do not require direct vent or chimney.
What is the energy transformation that occurs in a fireplace?
In a fireplace, the potential energy stored in the wood is converted to thermal energy (heat) through combustion. When the wood burns, chemical energy is released in the form of heat and light energy.
Burning wood in a fireplace is an example of what kind of energy conversion?
Chemical potential energy converting to heat energy- apex
What is Burning wood in a fireplace is an example of what kind of energy conversion?
Burning wood in a fireplace is an example of converting chemical energy stored in the wood into heat energy and light energy through combustion.
