Combustion 101
All combustion takes place on the outside edge
of the flame where oxygen and heat are at their maximum.
CO2 + H2O
+Heat +Light
In ideal
complete combustion, combustion is completed outside of the flame,
where oxygen is present.
Ideal Complete Combustion
Ideal combustion is completed outside of the flame, where oxygen
is present. |
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Incomplete Combustion
Incomplete combustion occurs when there is more fuel present
than can be combusted by the flame. As a result, not all the
fuel is completely broken down and is cast off into the environment
in the form of soot.
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Diffusion
Diffusion is the process of liquified wax
penetrating the wick's cotton fibers. |
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Capillary Action
Capillary action is the method by which fuel
is pulled up into the wick by the combustion of the flame. |
Vaporization of Fuel
Vaporization of fuel is required to complete
the combustion process. The wax cannot be consumed until it
is transformed into a gas. |
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Fuel Reduction
Mushrooming, carbon capping, or carbon deposits
are the result of unburned fuel and soot accumulating on the
end of the wick. |
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