Wasted heat energy means wasted dollars. This is why effective heat management is of the upmost importance when manufacturing high-temperature applications. Ultimately, as temperatures and process ...

We've used Lizard Skin ceramic insulation (CI) as a thermal barrier on painted metal surfaces on a few past project vehicles, especially those with custom engines, exhaust, and drivetrain close to the ...

Israeli researchers have begun pilot-scale production of a new high-temperature thermal ceramic insulator that may become a safe and economical substitute for asbestos and other potentially harmful ...

Shipping container housing has gone so mainstream that USA Today covers it; on seeing the picture of Peter DeMaria's Redondo Beach house I was reminded of a question that I had when I first learned ...

Researchers developed a new type of ceramic fiber aerogel, featuring highly anisotropic thermal conductivity and extreme thermal stability through directional bio-inspired design. (Nanowerk News) A ...

As winter weather approaches, most homes will suffer from drafts, faulty furnaces, or air leaks. These can make your home feel far more cold than cozy and really affect the comfort of your space.

A team of Chinese scientists from Guangzhou University's School of Materials Science and Engineering has unveiled a new porous ceramic with unprecedented strength and insulation capabilities, poised ...

Recently completed design studies for launch vehicle-orbiter space transportation systems have indicated that the payload weight fractions are extremely small. These studies have also identified the ...

This is a preview. Log in through your library . Abstract Cummins Engine Company is developing a low heat rejection 450 kW engine under contract for the US Army Tank & Automotive Command. This paper ...