Täiskuju

Täiskuju is an Estonian term used to describe a state of complete burning or full combustion. In technical contexts it refers to conditions under which a fuel-air mixture undergoes near-total oxidation, yielding high energy release and minimal production of incomplete combustion products such as carbon monoxide, soot, and unburned hydrocarbons. The concept is central to combustion engineering, burner design, and efficiency optimization in engines, power plants, and industrial furnaces.

Achieving täiskuju involves managing factors such as the fuel type, air-to-fuel ratio, mixing quality, temperature, and residence time. Control strategies include staged combustion, preheating, and proper fuel admission. In safety and environmental regulations, approaching or maintaining täiskuju is desirable to reduce emissions and improve thermal efficiency, though real systems may experience fluctuations that cause temporary deviations.

In colloquial Estonian, täiskuju is also used metaphorically to describe something performed with maximum energy, intensity, or enthusiasm, such as a concert or a sports event.

See also: complete combustion, combustion efficiency, air–fuel ratio, emissions.