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Why is aluminium foil wrapped around cryogenic tanks? Reflective layers help reduce radiant heat that can warm super-cold liquidsIn cryogenic tanks, thin reflective layers are essential for preventing heat transfer. The use of aluminum foil, known for its low emissivi...- Why emergency blankets look like giant sheets of foil; a thin metallic coating reflects radiant heat toward the bodyEmergency blankets are designed to reflect radiant heat, effectively helping to maintain body warmth. This innovative technology has its ro...
- Why satellites appear wrapped in gold foil: The material actually contains aluminium that protects instruments from extreme heat and coldThe shiny gold exterior seen on spacecraft is not just for aesthetics; it is multi-layer insulation designed to tackle the extreme temperat...
- In 2012, snowmobilers found a car buried under about a meter of snow in Sweden; inside was a driver who had survived close to two months with little or no foodA Swedish man survived nearly two months trapped inside his snow-buried car. He was found alive in February 2012 after disappearing in Dece...
- For investors with 1- to 2-year perspective: Strong balance sheet and growth path; 5 large-caps with upside potential up to 33%With Israel refusing to play ball in the so-called US-Iran ceasefire, it was expected that things might remain fragile with regards to the ...
- Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor reaches criticality, boosts India’s nuclear programme: Dr SC ChetalA key figure in India’s fast breeder nuclear programme has highlighted the significance of the Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor (PFBR) achiev...
- Common winter sleep habit found to be harmful for your respiratory health: ResearchSleeping with the face covered is a common winter habit that offers warmth and comfort, but research shows it may quietly affect breathing,...
- Did Tesla detect ancient alien signals? Some called it proof of life beyond earth. Black Knight mystery decodedThe Black Knight satellite myth claims that a mysterious object—possibly of alien origin—has been orbiting Earth for 13,000 years. This the...
- Best electric blankets under 1000: Affordable warmth for a cosy winter nightElectric blankets under Rs.1000 are perfect for beating the cold without burning a hole in your pocket. These blankets are designed to deli...
- Thermal demand slumps 30%, makers slash production by up to 50%Dealers and distributors are unwilling to pick up new stocks as they are yet to offload last year’s stock, and manufacturers do not expect ...
- Nisar satellite passes test of extreme temp, vacuum of spaceThe thermal vacuum test occurred at ISRO’s Satellite Integration and Test Establishment in Bengaluru. It’s one of a battery of tests the sa...
- India tweaks policy to use biomass pellets in coal-fired power plantsThe decision, announced on Friday, makes it mandatory for three categories of thermal power plants to use a 5% blend of biomass pellets alo...
- Environment Ministry sets new deadlines for thermal power plants to meet emission normsNon-attainment cities are those which have consistently failed to meet the National Ambient Air Quality Standards. The CPCB has identified ...
- No 2 year blanket extension in FGD timelines for power plants: MoEFThe power ministry has in a letter to Gupta recommended a two year extension in current deadline for 448 operational thermal generating uni...
- Deadline extension to thermal power plants likely for anti-pollution gear switchThe power ministry, the Central Electricity Authority, Association of Power producers and industry chambers had taken up the issue with the...
- NTPC seeks bids for biomass pellets to fuel thermal power plantsThe state-owned power producer aims to use 5 million tonnes of pellets, made from crop waste, to fuel 17 of its power plants in the current...
- Breather likely on pollution control gears for eligible coal-based power plantsThe environment ministry will grant relaxations to eligible coal-based power plants in the implementation of pollution control gears in vie...
- NTPC Kahalgaon unit generates over 16,000 million units ofK Sreedhar said that the generation of 16,178.28 mil units of power in the 2017-18 fiscal was an improvement of 2.63 per cent over the prev...
- Railways starts process of phasing out of blankets in AC coachesRailways is using thermal control and regulating the temperature in the third AC compartment of the Delhi-Jammu train to around 24-26 degre...
- CIC pulls up Environment Ministry over clearance given to Karnataka solar parkCIC has directed Environment Ministry to explain whether it is revisiting environmental clearance given to a solar park in the habitat of I...
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