An architectural ventilation structure typically vertical, or as near as possible to vertical, made of masonry, clay or metal that isolates hot toxic exhaust gases or smoke produced by a boiler, stove, furnace, incinerator or fireplace from human living areas is called Chimney. The space inside a chimney is called the flue. Most chimneys consists of light platforms; stairs, electric light fittings (signal lights), lightning protection, clamping rings, combustion product filtration system etc. Chimneys are built adjacent to large industrial refineries, fossil fuel combustion facilities or part of buildings, steam locomotives and ships. They are complex building constructions operating in specific conditions and requiring particular attention on behalf of the organizations operating them.
Industrial Chimneys allow the emission of waste gases occurring in the production of heat in production facilities in accordance with nature and adjust the circulation rate of the gases according to the need. Chimneys are designed and constructed based on the geographical climatic conditions of the area where the plant is located, by determining the temperature and gas outputs generated by the product produced or processed by the plant.
Following chimney static analyses, earthquake impacts, wind loads that will affect the chimney and physical calculations and tests in accordance with occupational safety, the most appropriate installation parts and materials ( resistant to corrosion and high temperatures) must be selected. Main four types of industrial chimneys are ferroconcrete, brick, metal, chimneys built from composite materials commonly known as bimetal
Things to consider for stable and efficient operation of chimneys are;
Accurate creation of chimney structural designs
Chimney and ambient temperature is different
Sealing the chimneys and being well insulated
Chimney has to be suitable for the climate
Installation of chimneys in connection systems
Using the proper and durable materials for long life.
Things to consider when analyzing and designing the chimneys
Air density inside the chimney and the atmosphere density
What kind of system the gases will pass through
The flue systems must be compatible with the filter systems as the exhaust gases must be released to certain standards
The correct material and material usage
Calculations
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