Flat wick lamp - which burns kerosene drawn in through the wick by capillary action central draught lamp (tubular round wick), whose burner is fitted with a tall glass chimney (300 mm or higher) to provide a strong draught. The burner uses a wick made of cotton rolled into a tube to provide a "central draft."
The mantle lamp, is a variation of the central draft lamp. The mantle is a pear-shaped mesh of cloth placed over the burner. The mantle contains thorium or other rare earth salts. The first time it is used, the fabric burns out and the metal salts are transformed into oxides, leaving a very fine structure that glows under the heat of the burner flame. These lamps are much brighter than flat or round wick lamps, produce a whiter light and generate more heat. Mantle lamps can be fitted with a shade, and several lamps in a small building can warm it on cold days.
Oil lantern - a lamp with a flat wick designed for portable and outdoor use. There are three types of lanterns: dead flame, hot blast, and cold blast.
