Thermal degradation of polymers — is molecular deterioration as a result of overheating. At high temperatures the components of the long chain backbone of the polymer can begin to separate (molecular scission) and react with one another to change the properties of the polymer.… … Wikipedia
mechanical engineering — mechanical engineer. the branch of engineering dealing with the design and production of machinery. * * * Branch of engineering concerned with the design, manufacture, installation, and operation of engines, machines, and manufacturing processes … Universalium
Mechanical explanations of gravitation — (or kinetic theories of gravitation) are attempts to explain the action of gravity by aid of basic mechanical processes, such as pressure forces caused by pushes, and without the use of any action at a distance. These theories were developed from … Wikipedia
Mechanical heat treatment — (MHT) is an alternative waste treatment technology. This technology is also commonly termed Autoclaving. MHT involves a mechanical sorting or pre processing stage with technology often found in a material recovery facility. The mechanical sorting … Wikipedia
Mechanical engineering — Mechanical engineers design and build engines and power plants … Wikipedia
Thermal treatment — is a term given to any waste treatment technology that involves high temperatures in the processing of the waste feedstock. This commonly, although not exclusively involves the combustion of waste materials.Systems that are generally considered… … Wikipedia
Thermal barrier coating — Thermal barrier coatings are highly advanced material systems applied to metallic surfaces, such as gas turbine or aero engine parts, operating at elevated temperatures. These coatings serve to insulate metallic components from large and… … Wikipedia
Thermal analysis — is a branch of materials science where the properties of materials are studied as they change with temperature. Techniques include: *Differential scanning calorimetry *Dynamic mechanical analysis *Thermomechanical analysis *Thermogravimetric… … Wikipedia
Thermal science — is the combined study of thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, and heat transfer. This umbrella subject is typically designed for non engineering students and functions to provide a general introduction to each of three core heat related subjects.… … Wikipedia
Mechanical insulation — Thermal insulation and acoustic insulation are installed on piping and mechanical systems to achieve one or more of the following; energy savings, personnel protection, process control, condensation control, noise reduction and reduction of… … Wikipedia
Thermal hydraulics — (also called thermohydraulics) is the study of hydraulic flow in thermal systems. A common example is steam generation in power plants and the associated energy transfer to mechanical motion and the change of states of the water while undergoing… … Wikipedia