Modern new energy fireplace - alcohol fireplace. For those of us living in ordinary houses, traditional wood-burning fireplaces are not a practical choice. Because traditional fireplaces burn wood and require separate exhaust pipes, but we can choose its substitute, that is, alcohol fireplaces.
Alcohol fireplaces
1. Category of alcohol fireplaces
Alcohol fireplaces are also a kind of real fire fireplaces, using alcohol as energy. Because alcohol burns without smoke and harmful gases, and there is no need to install pipes to exhaust exhaust gas, the appearance design of alcohol fireplaces is bolder, cooler, and full of technology, making the installation of alcohol fireplaces more convenient. However, alcohol fireplaces consume indoor oxygen when burning, so windows should be opened for ventilation after long-term burning.
Most alcohol fireplaces on the market are composed of an external cover and a burner plate. All you have to do is pour the fuel into the burner and use the remote control or the fireplace's own panel switch to ignite the operation.
2. Combustion material of alcohol fireplace: bioethanol
The main combustion material of alcohol fireplace is bioethanol (C2H5OH), which is most widely used as fuel for motor vehicles.
As we all know, bioethanol is fermented from plant byproducts. Corn, wheat or sugarcane can be used to make bioethanol fuel.
Because it is created by renewable energy, it is one of the most promising biofuels and does not need to be processed for 6 to 12 months like wood. The market price is only 6-10 yuan/L.
When burned fully, bioethanol only produces heat, water vapor and carbon dioxide, and does not produce smoke, ash or soot, so there is no need for exhaust. This is why alcohol fireplaces do not need independent chimneys. You can clean alcohol fireplaces very quickly and avoid the trouble of cleaning soot.
No flue means easier installation and modification. Alcohol fireplaces can be installed almost anywhere that meets the minimum applicable space.
Compared with traditional wood-burning fireplaces, the alcohol fireplace has the advantages of environmental protection and portability. It is very suitable for installation in urban residences. If you like petty bourgeoisie, you must not miss it. It is a good tool for concave shape.
3. Selection of alcohol fireplace
To determine the installation location of the alcohol fireplace, we need to inform the shopping guide of the total size and height of the public space, so that he can recommend an alcohol fireplace suitable for our space.
Some fireplace models are equipped with protective glass screens, while some models expose the flame directly to the outside. If we want to avoid injuries and property losses, we should strictly follow the instructions before and after using the fireplace. If there are children at home, it is recommended to choose a fireplace with protective glass.
Other categories of modern fireplaces
Nowadays, people use fireplaces more and more frequently. Whether it is for decorative effects or heating, it is sought after by many people. So what other categories are there for fireplaces?
Modern fireplaces are divided into the following two major categories: real fire fireplaces and simulated fire fireplaces. The alcohol fireplace mentioned above is a type of real fire fireplace. Modern fireplaces are mainly coal, gas and electricity, which make fireplaces more efficient, comfortable and convenient. At the same time, the continuous improvement of functions is reflected in the design of fireplaces. Fireplaces are becoming more and more practical and exquisite. They not only provide physiological comfort, but also visual enjoyment.
1. Real fire fireplaces include wood-burning fireplaces, gas fireplaces, and alcohol fireplaces
Modern wood-burning fireplaces use closed combustion chambers and secondary combustion technology. Compared with traditional inefficient open fireplaces, the heat rate and safety are greatly improved, and new environmentally friendly special charcoal can be used to minimize pollution. However, this kind of fireplace requires a chimney to exhaust smoke, which is more suitable for villas and rural bungalows, and requires regular cleaning by a dedicated person.
Gas fireplaces, also known as gas fireplaces, use natural gas as energy to replace wood. They are more convenient and worry-free to use, and there is no need to add firewood or clean up the ash. It has a balanced system, which directly exchanges air with the outside. Exhaust gas and fresh air are both discharged through the outside, completely isolated from the indoor air, and only silently emit heat without taking away a single cent. A 40-square-meter living room does not need to turn on the air conditioner if it uses a fireplace with a thermal power of about 7kw.
2. Simulated fire fireplaces include electric fireplaces and 3D atomized electric fireplaces.
Electric fireplaces use the reflection of light to produce two-dimensional plane flames, with simulated charcoal. The price is between 2,000 and 5,000 yuan, which is relatively affordable and mainly for viewing.
3D atomized electric fireplaces are made into very small molecules by ultrasonic atomizers, and then atomized by LED lights to create simulated flame effects.
Working principle of fireplace
1. As a heating facility, the working principle of the fireplace is not particularly different from that of ordinary stoves and complex boilers. They all heat objects or spaces by releasing heat through fuel combustion. The heat is mainly transmitted in three forms: conduction, convection and radiation.
2. Fireplace size and suitable area
Fireplace heating is based on the principle of heat radiation, which dissipates heat throughout the body. The larger the size of the fireplace, the larger the heat dissipation area. Fireplaces of different brands and shapes have different sizes.
For a living room of about 40 square meters, it is recommended to use a gas fireplace, a wood-burning fireplace: the thermal power is 6kw-25kw; for a living room of about 25 square meters, it is recommended to use an alcohol fireplace or gas, the gas fireplace: the thermal power is generally 6kw-15kw; for a living room or bedroom of 15 square meters, it is recommended to use an electric fireplace, the electric fireplace: the thermal power is 0.75-1.5kw.
History of the development of the fireplace
In fact, the concept of the fireplace began in the ancient Mediterranean region. In the ancient Greek-Roman era, fireplaces were already used, and there was no decoration at first. During the Middle Ages, the fireplace was completed by bricklayers when building houses. Later, the fireplace gradually protruded from the wall, the ventilation hood and the furnace column were independent, and the fireplace itself became an important carrier of architectural decoration.
During the Renaissance, the fireplace maintained a large-scale form, and the carving of the decoration and shape was more detailed. The fireplace is no longer just an architectural element that provides comfort. More professional designers have invested in the design of the fireplace, making it more original and artistic.
Fireplaces in every era in history will produce one or more significant styles: Renaissance, Baroque, modern style, etc. These fireplace styles are closely related to architectural styles and interior decoration styles, and have become the most important expression of interior styles.
No other invention in human history has combined practicality and beauty so effectively. Various fireplaces convey people's life concepts and fashion concepts in different eras. The evolution and development of fireplaces is not only a miniature and representation of the development and changes of production relations and life concepts, but also a container for time to stay, carrying precious social information. People from all walks of life live, work, and live by the fireplace, interpreting the wonderful fragments of life. The fireplace is related to love, warmth and friendship. When people watch the fireplace, the traces of time left on the fireplace allow us to read rich historical and cultural information.