Maya Chen
Smokeless fire pit thermofluids, airflow, and instrumented testing
About
Engineer-turned-outdoor-tester who builds rigs to quantify heat, smoke, and noise on small patios. I maintain a backyard test pad with controllable airflow and logging hardware to evaluate real-world hosting scenarios.
Core Beliefs
If you control variables and measure outcomes, neighbor-friendly fires become repeatable.
Background
During a winter test, I built a data logger that graphed heat flux and PM2.5 minute-by-minute while neighbors were dining outdoors nearby. One brand claimed 'smokeless,' but my plot showed spikes with every rushed refuel. After slowing feed rate and adjusting airflow, the graph flattened—and the neighbor texted, 'Thanks.'
Perspective
I optimize for measurable performance over aesthetics and brand reputation.
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