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HEAT INERTIA [1 record]

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Record 1 1982-08-31

English

Subject field(s)
  • Heat (Physics)
  • Ovens, Furnaces and Boilers (Heating)
CONT

... furnaces have considerable heat inertia with the corresponding advantages and disadvantages: heavy fuel consumption at start-up after a long stoppage, but low consumption after being stopped for only a day or two.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Chaleur (Physique)
  • Fours et chaudières (Chauffage)
CONT

L'inertie calorifique de ces fours est importante, avec les avantages et inconvénients correspondants : dépense importante de fuel de démarrage, après un long arrêt; mais faible dépense lors d'arrêts de 1 ou 2 jours seulement.

Spanish

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