Electric heating by electromagnetic induction: principle and technologies by Jean Callebaut, Laborelec. The principle of electromagnetic induction heating is based on two physical phenomena: 1. Electromagnetic induction2. The Joule effect Electromagnetic induction is a heating technique for electrically conductive materials (metals), frequently used for many thermal processes such as fusion or […]

Technical overview of Whispergen small cogenerations based on a Stirling engine More about micro cogeneration at home? Download the file (a subscription to the Newsletter may be required): Small domestic cogenerator Whispergen

Photovoltaic pumping over the sun By the Montpellier Electrical Engineering Laboratory Download the file (newsletter subscription may be required): Photovoltaic solar pumping technology

Comparative table between the objectives of the following energy labels: RT2005, Effinergie, Passive House and Minergie The summary table takes into account 2 local corrections: - Regionality (your climatic zone) - Your altitude You can thus calculate in a few minutes your "classification" vis with respect to these labels. The results might surprise you (in a good way) […]

Presentation, photos and performances of a low-energy house in KLH solid wood panels and Lignatec wood-based insulation This study was carried out by a local office and mandated by the Agende du Développement de l'Environnement et de la Maîtrise de Energy (ADEME). It shows that the construction system using wooden panels […]

Atmospheric emissions from biomass combustion ADEME, as part of its missions to implement State policy in the field of renewable energy development, encourages the development of biomass as a source of energy in the domestic, collective and industrial sector, while ensuring the use of fuels […]

Wood energy and atmospheric emissions Summary document produced by Ademe. Presentation by F. SAVOIE. Rhône Alpes - A scrambled message on fuelwood. - Who sends what? Emissions inventories, proportion of wood? - What is the health impact of wood energy? - The ten commandments of wood energy. And their translation at the level of ADEME and the actors […]

Pressure maintenance, degassing, refueling and heat transfer systems: studies, calculation, choice of equipment Document published by 48 Reflex pages on accessories essential to any hydraulic heating installation. A question? Visit our forum heating and thermal comfort Download the file (a newsletter subscription can be […]

Installation, service and maintenance manual for a Reflex diaphragm expansion vessel For any questions regarding the adjustment of your expansion vessel, you can use this topic: adjustment and mounting of an expansion vessel A question? Visit our forum heating and thermal comfort Download the file (newsletter subscription may be required): Vase […]

Degassing of heating and air conditioning systems: from theory to practice. Document published by Reflex. Who does not know the famous "air problems" of cold radiators, bad circulation, gurgling, sludging, corrosion ... - and no solution in sight! It is for all these reasons that, since 1995, […]