Heat transfer and flow friction design characteristics are presented for some "second-generation" glass-ceramic heat exchanger surfaces. These surfaces are of interest in their application as the ...

LEDs suffer heat problems, which understandably can limit their success as a light source. Much attention is given to the heat sink, but less to the layers and barriers between LEDs and the heat ...

Scientists have developed a ceramic pump that can operate at 1,400 ˚C, several hundred degrees hotter than existing heat transfer systems, opening up significant new possibilities for energy storage.

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Elon Musk indicated that SpaceX will test thin ceramic tiles to protect the Super Heavy Starship from re-entry heat instead of using active transpirational cooling. This will only need to be on 10-20% ...

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A NASA Space Shuttle Orbiter re-enters the Earth's atmosphere at about 75 miles above sea level and speeds close to 17,500 mph. When slowing down to its landing speed of about 215 mph, the orbiter's ...

Global urbanization is accelerating, and it is estimated that by 2050, up to 68 percent of the population will reside in urban regions. Cement, clay brick, ceramics, mortar, wood, plastic, and steel ...