Our country is rich in natural resources - wood, hydrocarbons, coal. As a rule, it is these resources that are used for heating homes, industrial premises, etc. Moreover, the use of these resources allows a person to cook food. Historically, most city apartments have gas stoves using natural gas.
This decision is justified, natural gas is an environmentally friendly material. When using it, the environment does not cause any harm. But along with this, gas is a source of increased danger and when working with it, certain safety rules must be observed and keep a close eye on the children.
What is the usual flame temperature of a gas stove
As a fuel for the operation of stoves installed in urban apartments, a gas mixture is used, which is 98% composed of methane and some impurities, in particular sulfur, carbon dioxide, nitrogen.
It is important to know!
To increase the safety of gas pipeline systems, a substance called emillercaptan is added to the gas mixture. This additive has a specific odor that instantly spreads in ambient air in case of methane leakage 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 a heating suggests the possibility of cooking.
Flame temperature depending on the set mode
If you look at the flame tongue in a section, you can see how it is divided by color:
- the inside is 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 valve reduces or increases the gas supply in the burner, respectively, the flame tongue decreases or grows. In addition, this adjustment changes the distance between the flame and the bottom of the kitchen utensils.
If we are talking about a house located outside the city, then, as a rule, they use liquefied gas pumped into cylinders. As fuel for stoves installed in country houses, two types of fuel are used:
- propane-butane mixture, in a proportion of 65/35;
- butane-propane mixture in a proportion of 85/15.
The use of these mixtures ensures that the flame of the burner does not exceed +1000 degrees.
Attention!
The consumer should know what type of gas fuel household appliances are oriented - natural or liquefied.
If it was originally intended for natural, but there was a need to connect it to liquefied gas, then you need to make sure that the stove comes with parts that must be installed for normal, and most importantly, trouble-free operation of the stove. The first signs of malfunction of the unit will be the presence of soot, or the burner will constantly go out.
Does the combustion temperature depend on the composition of the fuel
The combustion temperature of any fuel is a variable, depending on many factors. Among the key factors are the following:
- heat transfer conditions;
- completeness of fuel combustion;
- excess or lack of air, etc.
In other words, the temperature of the fuel combustion in gas equipment will be affected by the presence of certain impurities, oxygen saturation and, of course, the technical condition of the stove.
How to determine the burning temperature of a gas stove
To determine the temperature of combustion of fuel, you can use two methods - instrument and "folk". For instrument temperature measurement, it is necessary to equip the stove with a temperature sensor.
On a note!
Most modern gas stove models are equipped with such devices. Temperature information can be displayed on an installed monitor.
The folk method implies that certain liquids begin to boil, only when a specific flame temperature is reached. So, for boiling olive oil you need + 250 degrees, for sunflower +200, and for corn oil only +150.
But, this method does not differ in high accuracy and it is used on rather old plates
What is the flame temperature of the gas stove 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 needed to cook food exclusively on the “eye”. Modern kitchen appliances greatly facilitate the life of the hostess, because on many models thermometers are installed that accurately show the level of combustion. But, in any case, knowledge of certain moments will not hurt, for example, in the oven, the maximum level of combustion 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 considered:
- Steaks or vegetables are cooked at a level of 190 to 230 degrees.
- + 130 / +190 degrees is quite enough for cooking fried potatoes.
- To get a stew with vegetables, it is desirable that everything be warmed up to a 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, the combustion temperature matters. And the best way to measure it is to install a special sensor.
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