Tag: thermal
End of the sale of thermal engines in 2035: why are some countries slowing down the pace?
It is a serious setback that is taking shape for the European Union, while the Member States must vote to ban the sale of cars with internal combustion engines in…
Electrifying your thermal car: why it’s not for now
The first “retrofitted” car, the Henney Kilowatt, was manufactured in the United States in 1959 with General Electric batteries borrowed from Fenwick forklifts, mounted on the chassis of a… Renault…
PODCAST. Why “MaPrimeRenov'” is not enough to deal with the problem of thermal strainers
In this episode of La Loupe, Xavier Yvon takes stock of the flaws in a crucial policy (and the solutions to be found) with Philippine Robert, journalist in the Economy…
Brant firefighters use thermal mannequin for training
The thermal mannequin helps firefighters learn how to use a thermal imager when searching for people in a structure fire. Submitted jpg, BR A new thermal mannequin is being used…
Natural ventilation: what is it?
Unlike mechanical ventilation, natural ventilation consists of bringing in airair fresh air from the outside and to reject the stale air only by effect of convection to renew the volume…
Is cork a good thermal insulator?
Expanded cork, more precisely cork bark obtained from cork oak, is the oldest natural and ecological insulation for home insulation. Find out why cork is a good thermal insulator. The…
You do it too often! He was dying because he drank cold water. How about thermal shock?
Experts state that the amount of drinking water should be increased in hot weather. While the amount of water increases, it is necessary to pay attention to the temperature of…
Heat wave: can falling temperatures lead to thermal shock?
News Published on 07/20/2022 at 8:55 p.m. Updated 07/20/2022 at 8:55 p.m. Reading 1 min. in collaboration with Dr Gérald Kierzek (Medical Director) After being on orange or red heat…
Hydrocution: symptoms of thermal shock, what to do?
Hydrocution is a form of drowning caused by sudden immersion in cold water. The risk is particularly high when it is very hot, such as in the event of a…
Insulation: how to protect yourself from the heat in summer?
Most recent constructions perform rather poorly the function of cooling the house in summer: we now tend to rely on air conditioners. However, respecting a few simple principles would make…