Gas combustion temperature in a gas stove

Our country is rich in natural resources - timber, hydrocarbons, coal. As a rule, these resources are used for heating houses, industrial premises, etc. Moreover, the use of these resources allows a person to prepare food. Historically, most city apartments have had gas stoves that use natural gas.

This decision is completely justified; natural gas is an environmentally friendly material. When using it, no harm is caused to the environment. But at the same time, gas is a source of increased danger and when working with it it is necessary to follow certain safety rules and closely monitor children.

What is the normal flame temperature of a gas stove?

A gas mixture is used as fuel for operating stoves installed in city apartments, which consists of 98% methane and some impurities, in particular sulfur, carbon dioxide, and nitrogen.

It is important to know!

To increase the safety of operation of gas pipeline systems, a substance called emillercaptan is added to the gas mixture.This additive has a specific odor that instantly spreads into the surrounding air in the event of a methane leak from the pipeline system.

The ignition of this gas mixture lies in the range from 640 to 700 degrees, and combustion occurs at +800/+ 900 degrees. The presence of such heating implies the possibility of cooking.

Flame temperature depending on the selected mode

If you look at the flame in section, you can see how it is divided into colors:

• inner part – blue;
• medium – orange;
• the outer part is yellow.

Each of these parts has its own temperature - 800, 1000 and 1200 degrees. At the top of the flame, it can reach 1400 degrees.

Turning the tap reduces or increases the gas supply to the burner, respectively, the flame decreases or increases. In addition, this adjustment changes the distance between the flame and the bottom of the kitchen utensil.

If we are talking about a house located outside the city, then, as a rule, they use liquefied gas pumped into cylinders. Two types of fuel are used as fuel for stoves installed in country houses:

• propane-butane mixture, in a ratio of 65/35;
• butane-propane mixture in a ratio of 85/15.

The use of these mixtures guarantees that on the burner flame it will not exceed +1000 degrees.

Attention!

The consumer must know what type of gas fuel household appliances are oriented towards - natural or liquefied.

If it was originally intended for natural gas, but it became necessary to connect it to liquefied gas, then you need to make sure that the stove kit includes the parts that need to be installed for normal, and most importantly, trouble-free operation of the stove.The first signs of improper operation of the unit will be the presence of soot, or the burner will constantly go out.

Does combustion temperature depend on fuel composition?

The combustion temperature of any fuel is a variable value that depends on many factors. Key factors include the following:

• heat transfer conditions;
• completeness of fuel combustion;
• excess or lack of air, etc.

In other words, the combustion temperature of fuel in gas equipment will be influenced by the presence of certain impurities, oxygen saturation and, of course, the technical condition of the stove.

How to determine the combustion temperature of a gas stove

To determine the combustion temperature of fuel, you can use two methods - instrumental and “folk”. For instrument temperature measurement, it is necessary to equip the stove with a temperature sensor.

On a note!

Most modern models of gas stoves are equipped with such devices. Temperature information can be displayed on the installed monitor.

The folk method implies that certain liquids begin to boil only after reaching a specific flame combustion temperature. So, to boil olive oil you will need +250 degrees, for sunflower oil +200, and for corn oil only +150.

But this method is not highly accurate and is used on fairly old slabs.

What flame temperature of a gas stove is needed to cook different dishes?

Not so long ago, our mothers and grandmothers set the parameters of the flame on the burner, the amount of heat required for cooking food exclusively by eye. Modern kitchen appliances make life much easier for the housewife, because many models are equipped with thermometers that accurately show the level of combustion.But, in any case, knowledge of certain points will not hurt, for example, in the oven, the maximum combustion level is +280 degrees, the average temperature level is +220, and with a minimum fuel supply the flame temperature will be only +160 degrees.

If we are talking about cooking on an open burner, then the following information must be taken into account:

• Steaks or vegetables are cooked at a level of 190 to 230 degrees.
• To prepare fried potatoes, +130/ +190 degrees is enough.
• To obtain stewed meat with vegetables, it is advisable that everything be heated to the range of 90–130 degrees. Celsius. In this case, the meat will be quite soft, and all the vegetables will be ready to eat.

In general, combustion temperature matters. And the best way to measure it is to install a special sensor.