Search for dissertations about: "Thomas I. Thorsell"

Found 1 swedish dissertation containing the words Thomas I. Thorsell.

2. 1. Vacuum insulation in buildings : Means to prolong service life

   Author : Thomas I. Thorsell; Gudni Jóhannesson; Christer Sjöström; KTH; []
   Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; vacuum insulation; thermal bridge; serpentine edge; coated film; Building engineering; Byggnadsteknik;

   Abstract : Vacuum insulation panels, VIPs, constitute a new insulation material, 6 to 8 times better than traditional insulation materials, which utilizes the positive influence vacuum has on the thermal properties of certain materials. A VIP is a composite with a flat core enclosed by an envelope preventing the core to fill with gas. READ MORE