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Thermal mass — Thermal mass, in the most general sense, is any material that has the capacity to store heat. The following discussion pertains to its functional application in ecologically sustainable building construction. When used correctly, it can… … Wikipedia
Thermal transmittance — Thermal transmittance, also known as U value, is the rate of transfer of heat (in watts) through one square metre of a structure divided by the difference in temperature across the structure. It is expressed in watts per square metre per kelvin,… … Wikipedia
Thermal power station — Republika Power Plant, a thermal power station in Pernik, Bulgaria … Wikipedia
Solar thermal energy — Solar thermal system for water heating in Santorini, Greece … Wikipedia
Seasonal thermal store — A seasonal thermal store (also known as a seasonal heat store or inter seasonal thermal store) is a store designed to retain heat deposited during the hot summer months for use during colder winter weather. The heat is typically captured using… … Wikipedia
Nuclear thermal rocket — Sketch of nuclear thermal rocket … Wikipedia
Cryogenic storage dewar — A self pressurising dewar (silver, foreground) being filled with liquid nitrogen from a large storage tank (white, background). Cryogenic storage dewars are specialised types of vacuum flask used for storing cryogens (such as liquid nitrogen or… … Wikipedia
Infrared and thermal testing — is one of many Nondestructive testing techniques designated by the American Society of Nondestructive Testing (ASNT) [Jackson, C.N. and C.N. Sherlock, 1998, Nondestructive Testing Handbook: Leak Testing, page 519, Library of Congress Cataloging… … Wikipedia
Solar energy — is the light and radiant heat from the Sun that powers Earth s climate and weather and sustains life. Since ancient times it has been harnessed for human use through a range of technologies. Solar radiation along with secondary solar resources… … Wikipedia
Phase Change Material — A phase change material (PCM) is a substance with a high heat of fusion which, melting and solidifying at a certain temperature, is capable of storing and releasing large amounts of energy. Heat is absorbed or released when the material changes… … Wikipedia
