Abstract—This fireplace design is comprised of a gas furnace, a transparent barrier assembly, and a separator. The separator assembly is placed in the furnace structure, and an air chamber partitioned by a barrier corresponds to a combustion chamber. A space is formed between the outlet passage and the transparent glass. This breather chamber passage is connected to the combustion chamber, and functions as a cooling air channel for guiding air through the semi-enclosed space, which improves the temperature uniformity in the combustor. Ambient air is isolated from the house to ensure the safety of the fireplace. Guided airflow redirects a portion of high-temperature air. Downward heat circulation allows the accumulation of heat and enhances the efficiency of energy use.
Index Terms—Decorative flames, fireplace, gas flow, product design.
Authors are with the Department of Industrial Design, Chaoyang University of Technology, Taichung, 436, Taiwan (e-mail: flin@cyut.edu.tw).
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Cite: Wei-Long Chen and Fang-Lin Chao, "Enhancement of Decorative Flames and Gas Flow in Fireplace Design," International Journal of Materials, Mechanics and Manufacturing vol. 7, no. 5, pp. 196-200, 2019.
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