Essays about: "Thermal melting"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 65 essays containing the words Thermal melting.
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1. Permanent Fire Load of the Building Envelope
University essay from Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för BrandteknikAbstract : Fire load, the total thermal energy released by the combustion of a material, is an essential part of determining a building’s fire performance and the associated fire protection strategies. Elements in a structure are typically categorized into two types of fire loads: permanent and temporary. READ MORE
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2. Environmental Barrier Coatings to protect Ceramic Matrix Composites in next-generation jet engines
University essay from Högskolan Väst/Institutionen för ingenjörsvetenskapAbstract : Gas turbine engine efficiency needs to be raised in order to decrease fuel consumption, greenhouse gas emissions, and expenses. Efficiency may be improved in two ways: by reducing engine weight and raising intake temperatures. READ MORE
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3. Synthesis and characterization of lactic acid-based elastomers
University essay from Högskolan i Borås/Akademin för textil, teknik och ekonomiAbstract : Synthesized polymer from bio-based and renewable resources reported as an attractive substitution for fossil-fuel based polymers. Therefore, this work has focused on using sustainable material for production of elastomers to reduce the environmental impact of fossil-based elastomers and overcome the shortage of non-renewable fuels. READ MORE
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4. Phase Change Material : Potential for increased fire resistance in concrete
University essay from Luleå tekniska universitet/Institutionen för samhällsbyggnad och naturresurserAbstract : The European commission has in the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive from 2010 decided that its member states were required to ensure that all new buildings by the end of 2020 were nearly zero-energy buildings. These buildings require small amounts of energy compared to its performance in example by keeping a pleasant indoor climate. READ MORE
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5. MODELLING OF HEAT TRANSFER OF RAILWAY SWITCH HEATING
University essay from KTH/Skolan för industriell teknik och management (ITM)Abstract : Switches and crossings are vital components of the railway network. Obstacles to the smooth functioning of these components could result in delays and network traffic. Given the geographical location of Sweden, snow is one of the major obstacles for the switches. READ MORE