Chimney Terms

Question 1

Chimney

Answer 1

gas passage normally made with bricks and concrete used to expel gases to the atmosphere

vertical structure that provides ventilation for hot flue gases or smoke from boiler, stove, furnace, or fireplace to the outside atmosphere. Normally made of bricks and cement.

Question 2

Stack

Answer 2

name given to a steel chimney. A pipe or funnel through which smoke and gases are discharged

Question 3

Functions of Chimney

Answer 3

1. to dispose of the exhaust gases at a suitable height so that no pollution will occur in the vicinity
2. To produce the necessary draft required for the flow of gases.