Atmospheric stability Dr. Pat Fitzpatrick
... original location. Assuming enough friction, will go to new location and stop; otherwise, it continues at same speed and direction until it encounters a stable or unstable situation. ...
... original location. Assuming enough friction, will go to new location and stop; otherwise, it continues at same speed and direction until it encounters a stable or unstable situation. ...
Reflections on Real (Thermodynamic) Entropy, Disorder and
... subtle definitions and ambiguous meaning of very fundamental concepts. • Further confusions are produced by attempts to generalize some of those concepts with similar but not the same concepts in other disciplines, like Thermodynamic entropy versus other types of (quasi & statistical) entropies. The ...
... subtle definitions and ambiguous meaning of very fundamental concepts. • Further confusions are produced by attempts to generalize some of those concepts with similar but not the same concepts in other disciplines, like Thermodynamic entropy versus other types of (quasi & statistical) entropies. The ...
REFRACTORY ENGINEERING STRUCTURES
... state of linings it is on the basis of operational measurements and numerical methods - the finite element method, the differential method (of screens), the finite volume method, etc.) Materials loaded in such a way have to bear thermal shocks. On the wall of these plants there are placed greater cl ...
... state of linings it is on the basis of operational measurements and numerical methods - the finite element method, the differential method (of screens), the finite volume method, etc.) Materials loaded in such a way have to bear thermal shocks. On the wall of these plants there are placed greater cl ...
Aalborg Universitet Modelling of Natural and Hybrid Ventilation Heiselberg, Per Kvols
... microclimate and the temperature and humidity in the space. Outdoor temperature, humidity and wind velocity are determinant factors for the successful application of natural ventilation techniques. For cooling purposes, the incoming air should be at a lower temperature that the indoor air temperatur ...
... microclimate and the temperature and humidity in the space. Outdoor temperature, humidity and wind velocity are determinant factors for the successful application of natural ventilation techniques. For cooling purposes, the incoming air should be at a lower temperature that the indoor air temperatur ...
building balance point
... the sunken garden is bermed against the convex north wall, providing an airfoil directing winter winds over the house and leaving dead air near the glazed south wall. The house is one room deep, admitting winter solar radiation into all occupied spaces. The design, referred to as the 'solar hemicycl ...
... the sunken garden is bermed against the convex north wall, providing an airfoil directing winter winds over the house and leaving dead air near the glazed south wall. The house is one room deep, admitting winter solar radiation into all occupied spaces. The design, referred to as the 'solar hemicycl ...
Industrial Film Drying - White Rose Research Online
... coating in order to evaporate the solvent, the efficiency of convection dryers is often characterized in terms of the heat transfer coefficient as it measures the ability of the dryer to supply energy for a given applied temperature difference and surface area between the drying air and the coating. ...
... coating in order to evaporate the solvent, the efficiency of convection dryers is often characterized in terms of the heat transfer coefficient as it measures the ability of the dryer to supply energy for a given applied temperature difference and surface area between the drying air and the coating. ...
public deliverables - Climate for Culture
... Another example of reusing the existing chimneys is presented in chapter six, where a newly developed ventilating concept for Linderhof palace is described. Alternative ventilation strategies were investigated computationally and compared regarding climatic stability a ...
... Another example of reusing the existing chimneys is presented in chapter six, where a newly developed ventilating concept for Linderhof palace is described. Alternative ventilation strategies were investigated computationally and compared regarding climatic stability a ...
AHFC Raters Manual - Alaska Association of Energy Professionals
... Housing Finance Corporation (AHFC)-authorized Energy Raters (Energy Rater) who have a current Energy Rater Agreement (Rater Agreement) with AHFC. ...
... Housing Finance Corporation (AHFC)-authorized Energy Raters (Energy Rater) who have a current Energy Rater Agreement (Rater Agreement) with AHFC. ...
The interaction between the post-perovskite phase change and a
... where the barred quantities q̄, c̄ p, ā and k̄ are radiusdependent reference state properties density, heat capacity, thermal expansivity and thermal conductivity respectively, the calculation of which is defined in Eqs. (11) to (14) of [3]. Di s is the surface dissipation number, Ra is the Rayleig ...
... where the barred quantities q̄, c̄ p, ā and k̄ are radiusdependent reference state properties density, heat capacity, thermal expansivity and thermal conductivity respectively, the calculation of which is defined in Eqs. (11) to (14) of [3]. Di s is the surface dissipation number, Ra is the Rayleig ...
2015 Washington State Energy Code Residential
... R106.1.1 Conflicts. Where differences occur between provisions of this code and referenced codes and standards, the provisions of this code shall apply. R106.1.2 Provisions in referenced codes and standards. Where the extent of the reference to a referenced code or standard includes subject matter t ...
... R106.1.1 Conflicts. Where differences occur between provisions of this code and referenced codes and standards, the provisions of this code shall apply. R106.1.2 Provisions in referenced codes and standards. Where the extent of the reference to a referenced code or standard includes subject matter t ...
radiant cooling systems
... PRINCIPLES OF RADIANT COOLING AND THERMAL COMFORT THERMAL COMFORT THE EFFECTS OF MEAN RADIANT TEMPERATURE ON COMFORT A lower Mean Radiant Temperature increases the radiant heat loss from human body - Surfaces are cooler with radiant cooling - Human body radiates more heat to floors, walls and ceilin ...
... PRINCIPLES OF RADIANT COOLING AND THERMAL COMFORT THERMAL COMFORT THE EFFECTS OF MEAN RADIANT TEMPERATURE ON COMFORT A lower Mean Radiant Temperature increases the radiant heat loss from human body - Surfaces are cooler with radiant cooling - Human body radiates more heat to floors, walls and ceilin ...
Food Thermalization and Moisturization Culinology
... sources begin to raise its temperature. The first heat source is the one most easily understood: It is the heat in the dry air that attempts to raise the temperature of the foods. The second is least understood but most important: It is the heat in the vapor (represented by the air wet bulb temperat ...
... sources begin to raise its temperature. The first heat source is the one most easily understood: It is the heat in the dry air that attempts to raise the temperature of the foods. The second is least understood but most important: It is the heat in the vapor (represented by the air wet bulb temperat ...
Passivhaus primer: Designer`s guide A guide for the design team
... direct solar gains in the summer. The diagram on the previous page shows a simple external shading system which utilises extended eaves for the first floor and a thermally broken brise-soleil for the ground floor in order to reduce high angled solar gains in summer. Correct positioning of fixed shad ...
... direct solar gains in the summer. The diagram on the previous page shows a simple external shading system which utilises extended eaves for the first floor and a thermally broken brise-soleil for the ground floor in order to reduce high angled solar gains in summer. Correct positioning of fixed shad ...
Early cavity walls
... condensation or rainwater which penetrates the outer leaf and ensures a more even temperature inside the building. With early cavity construction the two leaves of walling were often tied together with bricks bonded into both leaves of the wall. These early cavity walls may not be easy to recognise ...
... condensation or rainwater which penetrates the outer leaf and ensures a more even temperature inside the building. With early cavity construction the two leaves of walling were often tied together with bricks bonded into both leaves of the wall. These early cavity walls may not be easy to recognise ...
view - MIT
... The intimate connection between MC methods and simulation may create the misconception that MC methods are modeling techniques. To the contrary, “proper” MC methods are rigorous numerical methods that can be shown to provide accurate solutions of the governing equation to which they are applied, pro ...
... The intimate connection between MC methods and simulation may create the misconception that MC methods are modeling techniques. To the contrary, “proper” MC methods are rigorous numerical methods that can be shown to provide accurate solutions of the governing equation to which they are applied, pro ...
Thermal Envelope Performance
... alternatives. The alternative details have been selected based on their being practically constructable and having a demonstrated record of performance. Suggested fixes that do not have a well-established record of performance are intentionally omitted, though they may turn out to provide acceptable ...
... alternatives. The alternative details have been selected based on their being practically constructable and having a demonstrated record of performance. Suggested fixes that do not have a well-established record of performance are intentionally omitted, though they may turn out to provide acceptable ...
GAS MIXTURES AND PSYCHROMETRICS Up
... p to this point, we have limited our consideration to thermodynamic systems that involve a single pure substance such as water, refrigerant134a, or nitrogen. Many important thermodynamic applications, however, involve mixtures of several pure substances rather than a single pure substance. Therefore ...
... p to this point, we have limited our consideration to thermodynamic systems that involve a single pure substance such as water, refrigerant134a, or nitrogen. Many important thermodynamic applications, however, involve mixtures of several pure substances rather than a single pure substance. Therefore ...
Prediction and Measurement of Residual Elastic Strain Distributions
... Their results showed a significant difference between 2-D and 3-D results, particularly for welds with travel speeds of less than 30 cm/min (12 in./min). However, no comparisons were made between this data and experimental measurements. In 1989, Oddy, et al. (Ref. 37), modified the previous 3-D ther ...
... Their results showed a significant difference between 2-D and 3-D results, particularly for welds with travel speeds of less than 30 cm/min (12 in./min). However, no comparisons were made between this data and experimental measurements. In 1989, Oddy, et al. (Ref. 37), modified the previous 3-D ther ...
Archive Buildings in a Tropical Climate and with Low Resources
... Formerly in archives, mass public access was unthinkable and, consequently, archival institutions were traditionally somewhat isolated. Since the end of the 19th century, especially since the Second World War, issues and difficulties related to historical research, together with methods, work system ...
... Formerly in archives, mass public access was unthinkable and, consequently, archival institutions were traditionally somewhat isolated. Since the end of the 19th century, especially since the Second World War, issues and difficulties related to historical research, together with methods, work system ...
Caloric theory and thermodynamics
... Heat was probably made by Benjamin Count of Rumford by the generalization of his observations made at an arsenal in Munich (1789) [19]. Accordingly, it was possible to produce practically unlimited quantity of heat only by mechanical action, i.e. by boring cannon barrels by a blunt tool and this exp ...
... Heat was probably made by Benjamin Count of Rumford by the generalization of his observations made at an arsenal in Munich (1789) [19]. Accordingly, it was possible to produce practically unlimited quantity of heat only by mechanical action, i.e. by boring cannon barrels by a blunt tool and this exp ...