Common Exhaust Chimney

Basics

• A Concept Wherein All of the Various Chimneys/Flues/Vents are rounted and merged into one larger device
• Allows for a more enclosed roof, and thus less seals, and a Points of Failure for future Roof Leaks to develop
  • May be especially of use for Passive Homes
• Also may allow for more usable solar roof area due to no protruding Plumbing Venting
• Could allow for easier/larger scale material recovery ( Fly Ash and Dryer Lint ), both reducing the (albeit minor) pollution, and allowing valuable materials to be gained
  • Or more realistically/easily Energy Recovery and/or Heat Recovery aiding in Home Energy Efficiency

Potential Sources

• Clothes Dryer Exhaust
• Fireplace Chimneys
• Furnace Chimneys
• Generator Chimneys
• Kitchen Range Hood
• Plumbing Venting
• Smoke Exhaust Ductwork

Internal Links

• Flue Gas
• Solar Chimney
• Vortex Engine (Flue Gas Technology)

External Links

• The Wikipedia Page on Chimneys
• The Wikipedia Page on Flues (similar concept, typically more industrial context?)
• An article on how one does this safely