Many people wonder how an electronic cigarette works. Fortunately, explaining how they work is not difficult. Electronic cigarettes, also known as “vapes,” produce a large white cloud composed of vapor and tiny droplets of liquid, not smoke. This aerosol is created through the use of electronic and other components inside the e-cig, which turn the liquid in the tank into aerosol. There are three main components in any e-cigarette: battery, tank, and atomizer, which come in different types and sizes. Often, two or even all three components can be found combined in one unit. In any case, the device must have all three components to function properly.
The Battery
The battery is the heart of the device, as it provides the energy needed for it to function. Most electronic cigarettes use lithium ion or lithium polymer batteries, which can store a lot of energy in a small space. Smaller electronic cigarettes, similar to traditional and pen models, have a built-in battery, while larger devices, known as “mods,” may have built-in or removable batteries. Removable batteries offer the advantage that they can be easily replaced when they run out.
The tank
The tank is the container of e-liquid, which is fed to the wick and turned into vapor by the atomizer. There are two types of tanks: disposable tanks and refillable tanks. E-liquid tanks can be complex and are designed to prevent spills and ensure a good user experience. In some models, the coil sits on top of the tank, with wicks drawing liquid from the bottom. In other models, however, the coil is placed at the bottom of the tank, surrounded by a small conduct leading to the mouthpiece. In both cases, the partial vacuum inside the tank prevents liquid from escaping through the air holes.
The Atomizer
The atomizer is the component of the electronic cigarette that produces the vapor, using a coil of wire or metal strip wrapped around a wick, usually made of cotton. The operation is simple: the wick carries liquid to the coil, which is heated by the battery to vaporize the liquid. Atomizers can be “rebuildable,” requiring you to make your own coil and wick, or they can use disposable units that are unscrewed and replaced every week or two.
How it works
An electronic cigarette works when it is fully configured with a charged battery, a full tank of liquid, and an atomizer with a working coil. When you press the button or take a puff, the battery powers the coil, which heats up along with the liquid in contact with it. The coil quickly generates a small but dense cloud of vapor, which is drawn through the vapor holes when the vaper takes a puff. Air passes over the coil and pulls the vapor up to the mouthpiece, allowing more liquid to evaporate. The coil continues to create vapor until the airflow stops or exceeds the wick’s capacity to feed the liquid. Typically, vapers inhale for up to five or six seconds, and with modern electronic cigarettes they can create a significant amount of vapor.
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