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RESIDENTIAL HEATING [1 record]

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Record 1 1988-01-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Heating
CONT

The large-scale use of liquid and gaseous fuels resulted in the final development of fully automatic residential heating, for with these fuels the problems of residue and ash disposal were completely solved and the need for manual work with home heating systems disappeared.

CONT

Most home heating systems obtain their heat by burning coal, gas, or oil.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Chauffage
CONT

Le chauffage domestique se fait par répartition de sources de chaleur isolées (cheminées, poêles et radiateurs) ou par distribution de chaleur à partir d'une source unique (chaufferie du chauffage central).

CONT

En hiver, la pollution intense est due pour 50 p. 100 au chauffage domestique, 25 p. 100 au chauffage industriel, et 25 p. 100 à la circulation automobile.

Spanish

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