... have reduced the heat loss, although by doing this some heat still would have been lost to the surrounding air. In order to enforce minimal heat loss, I would have to insulate the tin and burner to ensure that a) The water did not loose any heat and b) That all of the heat from the alcohols burner went to the water and that none was lost. Another reason for inaccurate results was incomplete combustion. This meant that the product were carbon and carbon monoxide, which can be further combusted to make carbon dioxide, so making up the heat loss. Getting round this problem would require a longer wick and a better air supply. Increased oxygen levels would enhance combustion, as it is vital for combustion to take place. (Shown on page 1). The reading of the water temperature was also conducted in a relatively inaccurate way due to the capabilities of the ...

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