Heat Transfer & Energy
The following sites give information on Heat Transfer, Conduction, Convection, Radiation and ways of saving energy. There is information here on renewable and non-renewable resources.

Task – You will be given a worksheet on which to base your research. This looks at the ways energy can be lost from a building, and what we can do to reduce this problem and save energy. Starting with the suggested links below – research the topic – and produce a report to explain how energy is wasted and how this waste can be reduced.

Calculate your personal environmental impact!

Energy Loss

The Newport Eco House
The home energy survey should be completed on this one, it will give you the advice you need!

How to stop Heat Loss
You will be able to cost the insulation and money saved with the insulation.

Centre for Alternative Technology

Alternative Technology Centre

EcoTech

Learning Network – Transfer of Heat

GOOGLE – The excellent Search Engine! Clear, fast, simple to use.

Heat Transfer and Meteors lesson notes