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All the materials that are used in the construction of your home, business and buildings absorb and transfer heat. 80% - 95% of this heat is transferred! Heat ALWAYS flows from the warmer side to the cooler side by one or more of the following ways.
Standard insulation works by slowing down the RATE of transfer of the heat that has been absorbed by the walls, and roof or your home.
Thermilate greatly reduces the AMOUNT of heat the walls and ceilings (and roofs too!) absorb, heat that you are either trying to keep in or out!
Conduction - Conduction is the transfer of heat through a solid object. When one part of an object is heated, the molecules within it begin to move faster and more vigorously, when these molecules hit other molecules within the object they cause heat to be transferred through the entire object.
Convection - Convection is the transfer of heat by the movement of a fluid (water, air, etc.) Inside of a wall cavity, air removes heat from a warm interior wall, then circulates to the colder exterior wall where it loses the heat.
Radiation - Any object will radiate heat to cooler objects around it by giving off "heat waves". This is a direct transfer of heat from one object to another, without heating the air in between. This is the same process in which the Earth receives heat from the Sun or a heater stove supplies heat to its surroundings.
How do we stop this transfer?We have commonly used (mass) insulation such as Fiberglass, Cellulose, Styrofoam, etc. to slow down and resist R or U value1, the heat transfer by way of conduction only; they do nothing for the heat transfer by way of radiation.
Mass insulation products work by trying to " trap " the heat in air pockets contained between the fibers in the product. Air is a good insulator against conduction but cannot stop radiant heat! Once the insulation becomes saturated with all the heat it can absorb the heat is then transferred on through the wall or ceiling.
In the wintertime your interior walls and ceilings actually absorb a great deal of the heat that you generate with your heating system. This absorbed heat then flows outward through the walls and ceilings of your home into the colder outside air. This results in an Increased heat requirement and thus gives you higher heating bills.
In Summer the heat gain increases interior temperatures and requires extended air-conditioning running times thus gives you higher cooling bills!
Summary:Standard insulation works by slowing down the RATE of transfer of the heat that has been absorbed by the walls, and roof of your home.
Thermilate greatly reduces the AMOUNT of heat the walls and ceilings (and roofs too!) absorb, heat that you are either trying to keep in or out!
Why THERMILATE?THERMILATE reduces the insulative demands placed on conventional insulation which may have been poorly installed or have deteriorated due to dampness or age. The ability of THERMILATE to be easily and inexpensively applied to walls and ceilings in the form of a insulating paint additive which creates a thermal barrier is a superior method for the homeowner to utilize in order to maximize the energy efficiency of a home or building. Upgrading the inner - wall or ceiling insulation in older or poorly insulated buildings can be an expensive, sometimes impossible task and one which may be too expensive to consider.
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When does transfer of heat cease?
The transfer of heat ceases when thermal equilibrium is reached between two systems. This means that there is no longer a temperature difference between the two systems, causing the transfer of heat to stop.
What form of heat transfer does double glazing stop?
Double glazing helps reduce heat transfer by convection and conduction. The air or gas trapped between the panes of glass acts as an insulating barrier, slowing down the transfer of heat through the window.
How do insulators slow down heat transfer?
Insulators slow down heat transfer by reducing the movement of heat energy through a material. They have low thermal conductivity, meaning they are not good conductors of heat. This limits the transfer of heat from one side of the insulator to the other.
What type of heat transfer does fibreglass insulation in a dishwasher mainly stop?
Fiberglass insulation in a dishwasher mainly stops heat transfer through conduction. It helps to trap heat inside the dishwasher, preventing it from escaping to the surrounding environment.
When does heat stop flowing between two objects?
Heat flow between two objects stops when they reach thermal equilibrium, meaning they have the same temperature and there is no longer a temperature difference to drive heat transfer. At this point, the heat transfer between the objects ceases.
When does transfer of heat cease?
The transfer of heat ceases when thermal equilibrium is reached between two systems. This means that there is no longer a temperature difference between the two systems, causing the transfer of heat to stop.
What form of heat transfer does double glazing stop?
Double glazing helps reduce heat transfer by convection and conduction. The air or gas trapped between the panes of glass acts as an insulating barrier, slowing down the transfer of heat through the window.
How do insulators slow down heat transfer?
Insulators slow down heat transfer by reducing the movement of heat energy through a material. They have low thermal conductivity, meaning they are not good conductors of heat. This limits the transfer of heat from one side of the insulator to the other.
What is the purpose of a thermal barrier?
To stop or slow down the transfer of heat from one object to another.
What type of heat transfer does fibreglass insulation in a dishwasher mainly stop?
Fiberglass insulation in a dishwasher mainly stops heat transfer through conduction. It helps to trap heat inside the dishwasher, preventing it from escaping to the surrounding environment.
When does heat stop flowing between two objects?
Heat flow between two objects stops when they reach thermal equilibrium, meaning they have the same temperature and there is no longer a temperature difference to drive heat transfer. At this point, the heat transfer between the objects ceases.
What are two examples of heat transfer?
Convection - heat transfer through liquids.Conduction - heat transfer through solids.Radiation - heat transfer through vacuum.
How will heat stop moving?
Heat can stop moving through a process called thermal equilibrium. This occurs when objects reach the same temperature and there is no more transfer of heat between them. In this state, the heat distribution becomes stable, and the movement of heat stops.
When does heat stop transferring during conduction?
Heat transfer stops during conduction when the temperature difference between the two materials in contact becomes zero. At that point, thermal equilibrium is reached, and there is no longer a temperature gradient to drive heat transfer.
What is convective heat?
Convection heat transfer is the transfer of heat by the movement of a fluid.
How does temperature affect the rate of heat transfer?
For conductive and convective heat transfer, the rate of heat transfer is proportional to the the temperature difference; if you double the difference you will double the rate of heat transfer. For radiative heat transfer, the rate of heat transfer is proportional to the difference of the 4th powers of the absolute temperatures.
What is the convective heat transfer coefficient of water and how does it impact the rate of heat transfer in a system?
The convective heat transfer coefficient of water is a measure of how easily heat can move through water. A higher convective heat transfer coefficient means heat can transfer more quickly. In a system, a higher convective heat transfer coefficient can increase the rate of heat transfer, making the system more efficient at exchanging heat.
