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11Thermal spraying — techniques are coating processes in which melted (or heated) materials are sprayed onto a surface. The feedstock (coating precursor) is heated by electrical (plasma or arc) or chemical means (combustion flame). Thermal spraying can provide thick… …
12Thermal history modelling — is an exercise undertaken during basin modelling to evaluate the temperature history of stratigraphic layers in a sedimentary basin.The thermal history of a basin is usually calibrated using thermal indicator data, including vitrinite reflectance …
13Thermal science — is the combined study of thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, and heat transfer. This umbrella subject is typically designed for non engineering students and functions to provide a general introduction to each of three core heat related subjects.… …
14Thermal degradation of polymers — is molecular deterioration as a result of overheating. At high temperatures the components of the long chain backbone of the polymer can begin to separate (molecular scission) and react with one another to change the properties of the polymer.… …
15Thermal hydraulics — (also called thermohydraulics) is the study of hydraulic flow in thermal systems. A common example is steam generation in power plants and the associated energy transfer to mechanical motion and the change of states of the water while undergoing… …
16Thermal break — (thermal barrier) An element of low heat conductivity placed in such a way as to reduce or prevent the flow of heat. Some metal framed windows are designed with thermal breaks to improve their overall thermal performance. California Energy… …
17thermal conductor — noun A material that allows the flow of heat through it by conduction • • • Main Entry: ↑thermal …
18Thermal contact conductance — In physics, thermal contact conductance is the study of heat conduction between solid bodies in thermal contact. The thermal contact conductance coefficient, hc, is a property indicating the thermal conductivity, or ability to conduct heat,… …
19Thermal bridge — Temperature distribution in a thermal bridge A thermal bridge, also called a cold bridge,[1] is a fundamental of heat transfer where a penetration of the insulation layer by a highly conductive or noninsulating material takes place in the… …
20Thermal management of electronic devices and systems — Heat generated by electronic devices and circuitry must be dissipated to improve reliability and prevent premature failure. Techniques for heat dissipation can include heatsinks and fans for air cooling, and other forms of computer cooling such… …
