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reverse thermosiphoning [1 record]

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Record 1 2008-02-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Energy Transformation
  • Solar Energy
DEF

[A situation that occurs] when heat seeks to flow from a warm area (e.g., heated space) to a cooler area, such as a solar air collector at night without a reverse flow damper.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Transformation de l'énergie
  • Énergie solaire
DEF

Situation se produisant lorsque la chaleur tend à passer d'une zone chaude, par exemple un espace chauffé, à une zone froide, comme peut le faire durant la nuit un capteur solaire à air dépourvu de régulateur d'écoulement inversé.

Spanish

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