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Chimney Services » Blog » The Science of Combustion

The Science of Combustion


This graphic explains some of the basic science at work inside your chimney. This is helpful in understanding some of the problems that can develop.

Understanding what is happening inside your chimney can alert you to potential problems.

Understanding what is happening inside your chimney can alert you to potential problems.

By John Pilger | Tagged with: Tags: annual inspection, carbon monoxide, CO, creosote, exothermic, fire triangle, infographic, science of combustion | Comments Off on The Science of Combustion


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