Thermal Technology

The technology of producing, controlling and getting work from heat energy.

Thermal Technology – The technology of producing, storing, controlling, transmitting and getting work from heat energy. (Furnace, toaster, refrigerator, hot air balloon, heat engine)

Heat Sources -

Thermal Conductor -

Thermal Insulation -

Temperature - Fahrenheit, Celsius, Kelvin

Heat -

Heat can be Transferred 3 Ways

Conduction - molecules transfer energy by bumping into or vibrating the atoms next to it.

Convection - molecules in liquids or gasses carry their heat with them as they flow.

Radiation - molecules emit heat energy in the form of infrared light rays.