When hydrocarbons burn incompletely, they leave behind a complex molecular legacy. From nano-scale soot spherules to centuries-old tile stove deposits, the chemistry of carbon residues tells a story that bridges physics, history, and industrial engineering.
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A molecular-level examination of how incomplete combustion generates polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons and soot particles — and why the process matters for engineers and environmental scientists alike.
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The Dutch Golden Age produced not only Rembrandt and Vermeer but also remarkable advances in domestic heating technology. How Amsterdam's canal houses became laboratories of thermal engineering.
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From the Carnot cycle to real-world boiler efficiency, we examine the thermodynamic principles governing industrial combustion and the engineering challenges of maximising thermal performance.
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Browse all articlesFurnace-Cleaning is an independent scientific and historical journal published from Amsterdam, Netherlands. We explore the intersection of thermodynamics, combustion chemistry, and engineering history — from the molecular structure of soot particles to the architectural legacy of Dutch tile stoves.
Our editorial team combines expertise in physical chemistry, thermal engineering, and the history of technology to produce rigorous, accessible articles for scientists, engineers, historians, and curious readers.
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We trace engineering ideas across centuries, connecting ancient Roman hypocausts to 21st-century heat pump technology.
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