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| Cooling with Heat – A Case Study about Solar Cooling |
Stainless steel plays a key role in a new generation of adsorption chillers, the heart of environmentally friendly cooling equipment. A significant percentage of the energy consumed in our industrialised societies is used to keep rooms within a specific temperature range. Cooling accounts for much larger a percentage of global energy consumption than heating. Much of the energy used for cooling is consumed by air conditioning of homes and offices in summer and in hot climates; and by the many commercial and industrial processes – such as food handling – that depend on a controlled level of temperature. Conventional cooling systems utilise a compressor, which is usually electrically driven and hence energy-intensive to operate. |
| Source: International Stainless Steel Forum (ISSF) |
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| Stainless Steel for Rainwater Goods and Accessories |
The following are being discussed:
· Functional aspects
· Architectural features
· Environmental qualities
· Choice of grade and surface
· Applications (roof geometries, bitumen-felt roofs, historic monuments)
· Guidelines (tools, forming, soft-soldering, adhesive bonding, fixings)
· Accessories
[Besides English, this publication is also available in Czech, Dutch, Finnish, French, German, Italian, Polish, Spanish and Swedish. Clicking on the language will open the pdf] |
| Source: Euro Inox |
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| Care and Maintenance of Stainless Steel |
Stainless steels are selected for applications where their inherent corrosion resistance, strength and aesthetic appeal are required. However, dependent on the service conditions, stainless steels will stain and discolour due to surface deposits and so cannot be assumed to be completely maintenance-free. In order to achieve maximum corrosion resistance and aesthetic appeal, the surface of the stainless steel must be kept clean. Provided the grade of stainless steel and the surface finish are correctly selected, and cleaning schedules carried out on a regular basis, good performance and long service life will result. |
| Source: British Stainless Steel Association (BSSA) |
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| Stainless Steel Selection System |
Stainless steel is a very durable architectural material. When an appropriate stainless steel, surface finish, and design are selected and it is properly maintained, stainless steel’s appearance will remain virtually unchanged over the life of the building or structure. If an inappropriate stainless steel is used, corrosion could be a problem. IMOA has developed guidelines based on the assumption that corrosion staining is aesthetically unacceptable even if there is no structural deterioration. |
| Source: International Molybdenum Association (IMOA) |
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| Note on Typical Architecture, Building and Construction Grades |
Materials for Architectural/Construction applications are required to maintain the integrity of the structure (i.e. to be sufficiently robust withstand their service environment), to be inert (i.e. corrosion resistant) and where appropriate, aesthetically pleasing. Stainless steels are widely used in architectural/construction applications because they are resistance to corrosion, inert and easily cleaned, can be readily fabricated by a variety of techniques and can accept a variety of aesthetically pleasing finishes. |
| Source: Euro Inox |
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| Sustainable Architecture with Stainless Steel |
Stainless steel is the common name for all steel grades that contain at least 10.5% chromium. Chromium improves the corrosion resistance of stainless steels. In addition to iron and chromium, stainless steels contain other alloying metals, of which the most important ones are nickel and molybdenum. The combination of chromium and oxygen leads to the formation of a chromium-rich passive layer on the surface of the steel. This layer protects the steel, and reforms over time, if damaged. |
| Source: Euro Inox |
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