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Author
Emmons, H. W. | Atreya, A.
Title
Science of Wood Combustion.
Coporate
Harvard Univ., Cambridge, MA
Journal
Proc. Indian Acad. Sci. (Engg. Sci.), Vol. 5, No. 4, 259-268, December 1982
Report
Home Fire Proj. Tech. Rpt. 60,
Keywords
combustion | wood | pyrolysis | flame research | stoves
Abstract
The purpose of this paper is to provide an introduction to the physical processes involved in the combustion of wood and other cellulosic fuels. This introduction is aimed towards the utilization of the cellulosic fuels as an energy source. A discusion of a design of the stove is also provided to aid the development of such a device.