After ignition, how is combustion maintained in the combustion chamber?

The process of combustion is intricately linked to the heat generated during the initial ignition phase. Once the oil burner ignites, the heat produced in the combustion chamber plays a critical role in sustaining the combustion process. This retained heat helps to maintain the temperature necessary for the continued burning of the oil fuel.

As the fuel is vaporized and mixed with air, the presence of high temperatures allows for the ongoing combustion reaction to take place efficiently. In many combustion systems, particularly those involving oil burners, the heat in the combustion chamber supports the thermal conditions required to keep the fuel ignited.

While factors such as fuel supply, fan operation, and air circulation are important in the overall function of an oil burner, they serve more to initiate and optimize combustion rather than to sustain it after ignition has occurred. The heat retention itself is what keeps the combustion reaction alive and ensures that the system continues to operate effectively.