The process of burning; the oxidation of a material by applying heat, which unites oxygen with a material or fuel.
Combustion air
Air that provides the necessary oxygen for complete, clean combustion and maximum heating value.
Combustion analyzer
Instrument used to test the fuel-air mixture in a fuel burning furnace, boiler, etc., by measuring the contents of flue gas, to assure that the device is working correctly.
Combustion chamber
Any wholly or partially enclosed space in which combustion takes place.
Combustion gases
The gaseous byproducts of the combustion of a fuel.
Combustion power plant
A power plant that generates power by combusting a fuel.
Combustion turbine
A turbine that generates power from the combustion of a fuel.
Comfort conditioning
The process of treating air to simultaneously control its temperature, humidity, cleanliness, and distribution to meet the comfort requirements of the occupants of the conditioned space.
Comfort ventilation
Amount of ventilation needed to create a comfortable humidity level and temperature for an area.
Comfort zone
The range of temperatures, humidities and air velocities at which the greatest percentage of people feel comfortable. The range of temperatures over which the majority of persons feel comfortable (neither too hot nor too cold).
