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WASTE HEAT RECOVERY [1 record]

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Record 1 2003-06-20

English

Subject field(s)
  • Thermodynamics
  • Heating
DEF

The procedure of recovering and utilizing sensible and latent heat that would otherwise be wasted or rejected.

CONT

Heat recovery is normally accomplished through direct or indirect heat exchangers, heat pump, heat storage, heat wheel, waste heat storage.

CONT

Waste heat recovery results in utilization of heat energy [from air exhausted from washrooms and service rooms] that otherwise would be rejected to waste.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Thermodynamique
  • Chauffage
CONT

Récupération de chaleur par échangeur [...] Les gaz produits à l'issue d'une réaction peuvent céder leurs calories directement ou indirectement au profit du procédé de fabrication.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Termodinámica
  • Calefacción
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