Shape Tealight Flame - Simple Sphere & Cylinder

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Shaping a fire, particularly in a tealight, is influenced by factors like buoyancy and convective flow. Simple shapes like spheres or cylinders are theoretically possible if gravity is removed, as flames naturally become spherical in such conditions. However, controlling the flow of fuel and oxidizer is crucial to maintain the flame's shape. Understanding the principles of fire behavior is essential before attempting to shape it. Overall, while shaping a tealight flame is challenging, it can be explored with the right knowledge and conditions.
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Hi,
I'd like to ask, if its possible to shape a fire. Would it be possible on tealight ?
I don't want complex shapes just simple ones like sphere, cylinder...

Thanks
 
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martin1512: What is a tealight? If you want to "shape" fire I suggest you study this first, then you may decide for yourself what is possible:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fire
 
martin1512 said:
Hi,
I'd like to ask, if its possible to shape a fire. Would it be possible on tealight ?
I don't want complex shapes just simple ones like sphere, cylinder...

Thanks

The shape of a tealight (or any small candle/match/lighter flame) is driven by buoyancy and convective flow. Take away gravity, and flames become spherical. Of course, once you take away convective flow, you have to control the flow of fuel and oxidizer otherwise the flame will burn out:

 
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