thermal storage
1Thermal storage — Storage of heat or heat sinks (coldness) for later heating or cooling. Examples are the storage of solar energy for night heating; the storage of summer heat for winter use; the storage of winter ice for space cooling in the summer; and the… …
2Thermal Storage Walls — (Masonry or Water) A thermal storage wall is a south facing wall that is glazed on the outside. Solar heat strikes the glazing and is absorbed into the wall, which conducts the heat into the room over time. The walls are at least 8 in thick.… …
3Thermal mass — Thermal mass, in the most general sense, is any material that has the capacity to store heat. The following discussion pertains to its functional application in ecologically sustainable building construction. When used correctly, it can… …
4Thermal transmittance — Thermal transmittance, also known as U value, is the rate of transfer of heat (in watts) through one square metre of a structure divided by the difference in temperature across the structure. It is expressed in watts per square metre per kelvin,… …
5Thermal analysis — is a branch of materials science where the properties of materials are studied as they change with temperature. Techniques include: *Differential scanning calorimetry *Dynamic mechanical analysis *Thermomechanical analysis *Thermogravimetric… …
6storage heater — noun An electric heater with a large thermal capacity that accumulates and stores heat during the off peak periods and releases it over a longer period • • • Main Entry: ↑store * * * ˈstorage heater [storage heater] noun ( …
7Thermal energy storage — District heating accumulation tower from Theiss near Krems an der Donau in Lower Austria with a thermal capacity of 2 GWh Thermal energy storage comprises a number of technologies that store thermal energy in energy storage reservoirs for later… …
8Thermal power station — Republika Power Plant, a thermal power station in Pernik, Bulgaria …
9Thermal imaging camera — A thermal imaging camera (colloquially known as a TIC) is a specific type of thermographic camera used in firefighting. By rendering infrared radiation as visible light, they allow firefighters to see areas of heat through smoke, darkness, or… …
10Thermal (energy) Storage — A technology that lowers the amount of electricity needed for comfort conditioning during utility peak load periods. A buildings thermal energy storage system might, for example, use off peak power to make ice or to chill water at night, later… …
