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Thermal performance of wood-burning fireplaces in the South African context.

M. Tech. Architectural Technology / South Africans are faced with the challenge of becoming less dependent on fossil-based electricity (which is very commonly used in the heating of homes), because it is not only becoming less affordable, but also less sustainable. Wood-burning fireplaces have developed over thousands of years, and an analysis thereof reveals that a correctly designed and constructed wood-burning masonry fireplace is a valid alternative to electrical heaters. The research design consists of a survey of existing wood-burning masonry fireplaces and chimneys in South Africa. This study investigates a number of design elements, including the size of the room, fireplace, and chimney, as well as the height of the chimney. The traffic patterns that cause draughts, including furniture arrangements, and safety regulations, are also included.

Identiferoai:union.ndltd.org:netd.ac.za/oai:union.ndltd.org:tut/oai:encore.tut.ac.za:d1001372
Date January 2013
CreatorsPretorius, Erika.
Source SetsSouth African National ETD Portal
LanguageEnglish
Detected LanguageEnglish
TypeText
FormatPDF

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