Author: Strand
Thermal energy storage
Very interesting from the Polish point of view are the Swedish experiences in the field of large scale, long-term thermal energy storage and active systems using solar energy for entire heating …
Effect of pigments on the coating
How can lithopone be distinguished from other white pigments?
If lithopone is poured with dilute hydrochloric acid, hydrogen sulfide will be formed.
How can you tell the difference between heavy spat and barium white? …
Wood stains
Please characterize the differences between dye and chemical stains.
Dyeing stains give the wood a natural color, simply soaking into its structure. Chemical stains, on the other hand, cause color changes as a result of the reaction …
Repairing cracks in concrete
The previously repaired concrete surface was damaged again after many years. Whether previously repaired areas should also be rediscovered, if they are visually undamaged?
At the next time …
Renovation of window sills and concrete facades
Window sills on the façade made of exposed concrete are intended for painting. The old paint coating of dispersion paint has partially peeled off. Water dripping from the horizontal surfaces of the balcony railing left dirty stains. Z …
Historical outline of home heating
Solar installation with and without heat pump
Impregnating agents
Silicone impregnations are divided into three groups depending on the size of their particles. Please list these groups and indicate their advantages:
There are three groups of silicone impregnants:
1. Silany (silanes):…
The history of improvements in passive heating systems
Most of the improvements to passive heating systems were made by the ancient Romans, who in the first century. n.e. they first used glass as partitions in window openings. In addition to flat glass, they also used glass …