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Condoret, Jean-Stephane – Chemical Engineering Education, 2012
The problem of maintaining hygrothermal comfort in a house is addressed using the chemical engineer's toolbox. A simple dynamic modelling proved to give a good description of the humidification of the house in winter, using a domestic humidifier. Parameters of the model were identified from a simple experiment. Surprising results, especially…
Descriptors: Science Experiments, Models, Water, Measurement Equipment
Wells, Kathy, Ed. – 1984
The principal publications the Arkansas Energy Office offers to the public on energy conservation, solar energy, and renewable energy resources are presented in this one volume for convenient reference. These publications are organized under the following headings: (1) retrofits for conservation; (2) solar energy; (3) active solar energy; (4)…
Descriptors: Climate Control, Energy Conservation, Energy Education, Greenhouses
Nero, Anthony V, Jr. – Scientific American, 1988
Discusses the health risks posed by indoor air pollutants, such as airborne combustion products, toxic chemicals, and radioactivity. Questions as to how indoor air might be regulated. Calls for new approaches to environmental protection. (TW)
Descriptors: Air Flow, Air Pollution, Asbestos, Climate Control