TOTAL TRANSFER

TOPIC 9: TRANSFER OF THERMAL ENERGY

Sunday, February 20, 2011

TOTAL TRANSFER OF THERMAL ENERGY IN EVERYDAY APPLIANCES

We need to consider these factors: Minimize Heat Loss Keep The Thermal Energy In Maximize Heat Absorption Maximize Internal IR Reection

The purpose / function of the appliances

Sunday, February 20, 2011

TOTAL TRANSFER OF THERMAL ENERGY IN EVERYDAY APPLIANCES

We need to consider these factors:

The purpose / function of the appliances

Minimize Heat Absorption Keep The Thermal Energy Out Maximize Heat Loss Maximize External IR Reection

Sunday, February 20, 2011

POLYSTYRENE CONTAINERS

Hot Food

Cold / Frozen Food

Sunday, February 20, 2011

POLYSTYRENE CONTAINERS
Material of the container Non-metal, polystyrene (Has trapped air) -> Insulator - trap and minimise heat from being conducted away to the surrounding. (minimise conduction) White in colour. -> Worst emitter of IR. (min. radiation) Components of the container Container Lid Hot Food - stops heated air from rising and transferring heat to the surrounding. - prevents formation of convection current.
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POLYSTYRENE CONTAINERS
Material of the container Non-metal, polystyrene (has air pockets) -> Insulator - minimise heat from being conducted into the box. White in colour. -> Worst absorber of IR. Cold / Frozen Food

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TAKE-AWAY CUPS

Hot Drinks

Cold Drinks

Sunday, February 20, 2011

TAKE-AWAY CUPS
Material of the container Non-metal, paper. -> Insulator - prevents heat from being conducted away to the surrounding. White in colour. -> Worst emitter of IR. Components of the container Hot Drinks Container Lid - stops heated air from rising and transferring heat to the surrounding. - prevents formation of convection current.
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TAKE-AWAY CUPS
Material of the container Non-metal, plastic. -> Insulator - minimise heat from being conducted into the cup.

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THERMOS FLASK
Plastic stopper

Silvered inner walls Hot or Cold contents Vacuum Plastic outer casing

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THERMOS FLASK
Components of the thermos ask Plastic stopper

Silvered inner walls Hot or Cold contents Vacuum Plastic outer casing

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COOKING POTS
Function ? Materials / Components ? Thermal Transfer ?

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SOLAR PANELS

Function ? Materials / Components ? Thermal Transfer ?

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TOTAL TRANSFER OF THERMAL ENERGY IN ROOMS / BUILDINGS

Rooms and buildings in temperate / cold countries need to keep the thermal energy in. from the Roof Keep The Thermal Energy In from the Walls from the Floors from the Windows & Doors

Minimize Heat Loss

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TOTAL TRANSFER OF THERMAL ENERGY IN ROOMS / BUILDINGS

Rooms and buildings in temperate / cold countries need to keep the thermal energy in. use of non-metal materials Minimize Heat Loss from the Roof use of lagging materials to line the ceiling / attic areas

from the Walls

use of double walls with insulating materials in between the walls

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TOTAL TRANSFER OF THERMAL ENERGY IN ROOMS / BUILDINGS

Rooms and buildings in temperate / cold countries need to keep the thermal energy in. use of carpets to cover all the oors

Minimize Heat Loss

from the Floors

from the Windows & Doors

use of double glazed windows use of sealed doors

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TOTAL TRANSFER OF THERMAL ENERGY IN ROOMS / BUILDINGS

Rooms and buildings in warm / hot countries need to keep the thermal energy out. Minimize Heat Absorption Keep The Thermal Energy Out Maximize Heat Loss Maximize External IR Reection
Sunday, February 20, 2011

from the Walls

from the Roof

from the Windows

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TOTAL TRANSFER OF THERMAL ENERGY IN ROOMS / BUILDINGS

Rooms and buildings in warm / hot countries need to keep the thermal energy out.

Minimize Heat Absorption

from the Walls

use of white / light colours for the outside walls

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TOTAL TRANSFER OF THERMAL ENERGY IN ROOMS / BUILDINGS

Rooms and buildings in warm / hold countries need to keep the thermal energy out. Maximize Heat Loss Maximize External IR Reection

from the Roof

use of dark coloured metal

from the Windows

use of reective, glass windows

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