Tag: Heat
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Breakthrough ‘plastic’ mortar could slash heat loss in buildings by 55%
A groundbreaking new mortar mix developed by scientists from Newcastle University could transform how homes are built. By swapping out traditional sand for recycled plastic and high-tech aerogels, researchers have created a lighter, eco insulation material that reduces heat loss by up to 55%. This innovation could mean lower energy bills, less plastic waste and…
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Energy Savings from Heat Exchanger Checks & Repairs
Heat exchangers are used to transfer thermal energy from one type of liquid or steam source to another kind of liquid source at a wide range of facilities. Whether heating a space or some type of fluid in a manufacturing process, using leftover heat is an energy efficient way to preheat another system. The process…
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Heat pump giant claims three key fixes could transform UK adoption rates
Swedish clean energy company Aira has made bold claims about its ability to transform heat pump adoption in the UK, where uptake remains stubbornly low at just 1% of households. As part of its £300 million investment into the UK’s clean energy transition, Aira says three key changes – reducing red tape, cutting electricity costs…
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Heat networks: a fast-advancing low-carbon technology
Heat networks provide only a small proportion of the UK’s current heating needs, but have huge potential to deliver much more, says Jonathan Monkcom. By overcoming this cultural norm of considering buildings in silo, multiple building owners could use heat networks to make schemes more viable and gain greater carbon savings as a collective. When…
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CoolCrete™ Tackles Urban Heat and Carbon Emissions
Carbon Limit, a climate tech company, has officially announced the launch of CoolCrete™, an innovative concrete additive. The new product mitigates rising temperatures and contributes to more energy-efficient and sustainable building practices. How CoolCrete™ Works CoolCrete™ is a Supplementary Cementitious Material. It replaces a portion of traditional cement, helping reduce concrete’s carbon footprint by up…
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UK Rented Housing Heat Map
This interactive heat map visualizes the rented housing hotspots in the UK. Explore the live map. The post UK Rented Housing Heat Map appeared first on AEC Business. View the original article and our Inspiration here