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41Space Shuttle thermal protection system — The Space Shuttle thermal protection system (TPS) is the barrier that protects the Space Shuttle Orbiter during the searing 1650 °C (3000 °F) heat of atmospheric reentry. A secondary goal is to protect from the heat and cold of space while on… …
42Heat transfer — is a discipline of thermal engineering that concerns the exchange of thermal energy from one physical system to another. Heat transfer is classified into various mechanisms, such as heat conduction, convection, thermal radiation, and phase change …
43Earth sheltering — is the architectural practice of using earth against building walls for external thermal mass, to reduce heat loss, and to easily maintain a steady indoor air temperature. Earth sheltering is popular in modern times among advocates of passive… …
44Materials science — Simulation of the outside of the Space Shuttle as it heats up to over 1,500 °C (2,730 °F) during re entry into the Earth s atmosphere Materials science is an interdisciplinary field applying the properties of matter to various areas of… …
45Grill (cooking) — There are multiple varieties of grills, with most falling into one of two categories: gas fueled and charcoal. There is a great debate over the merits of charcoal or gas for use as the cooking method between grillers. Electric indoor grills have… …
46Duct (HVAC) — A round galvanized steel duct connecting to a typical diffuser Fire resistance rated …
47Lead — (pronEng|ˈlɛd) is a main group element with a symbol Pb ( la. plumbum). Lead has the atomic number 82. Lead is a soft, malleable poor metal, also considered to be one of the heavy metals. Lead has a bluish white color when freshly cut, but… …
48Pebble bed reactor — Sketch of a pebble bed reactor in Italian …
49Overhead power line — This article is about power lines for general transmission of electrical power. For overhead lines used to power road and rail vehicles, see Overhead lines. Transmission lines in Lund, Sweden …
50Coffee cup — This article is about the drinkware. For the campaign conducted by the American Medical Association, see Operation Coffee Cup. A cappuccino in a ceramic coffee cup A coffee cup may refer to a type of container from which coffee is consumed.… …
