When referring to maximizing the energy efficiency of a building, one must first look at the contents of the structure: the make-up of the interior and exterior walls and the contents of the buildings envelope. Generally, when we think of insulation, we think of thermal ...
This article delves into the depths of the transient plane source (TPS) method for measuring thermal conductivity. When dealing with insulative materials, thermal conductivity is one of the most important thermal properties, as it directly reflects the R-value – amount of heat-transfer resistance the insulation provides. ...
In this article, researchers set out to determine the thermal characteristics of boron nitride reinforced high-density polyethylene composites. Various filler contents were studied through thermal characterization and it was determined that the composites containing 30% filler elicited the best thermal insulation and mechanical properties. The results ...
