http://www.ck12.org Chapter 5. Energy
Vocabulary
- thermostat: Part of a heating system that monitors temperature and controls when the boiler or furnace turns
on or off to keep the temperature at a set point.
Explore More
At the following URL, read how a gas furnace works. Then fill in the blanks in the statements below. http:///www.
fourseasons-chicago.com/news/how-a-furnace-works/
- The __ pulls air through the unit to start combustion.
- The component where gas undergoes combustion is the __.
- The __ opens to allow gas to flow through the burner.
- The gas is ignited by an igniter or a(n) __.
- The __blows air over the heat exchanger.
- The component where air is heated is the __.
Review
- What is the basic function of any home heating system?
- Create a table comparing and contrasting hot-water and forced-air heating systems.
- Try to identify the type of heating system (if any) where you live.