tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-591784115642684094.post6169234426790767038..comments2018-07-24T14:04:47.029-07:00Comments on Ticonomics: Help me Design a Solar DryerAlexhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06599259856222635391noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-591784115642684094.post-60843361972794398682011-03-04T22:40:12.851-08:002011-03-04T22:40:12.851-08:00Alex,
Crushed class isn't a particularly great...Alex,<br />Crushed class isn't a particularly great insulator. In most cases, it's actually the air that acts as insulation (hence glass fibre insulation).<br /><br />As for insulation vs. thermal mass, they are slightly different. Thermal mass is usually merely a temperature buffer. Used in buildings, it will offset a cool evening with the warmth of late afternoon. Insulation, as you well know, holds the heat.<br />Because this difference, I'm surprised in mention of thermal mass for a dryer. I'd go for something of high insulation values, but I'm only an architect...<br />GavinGavinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03738079514988606602noreply@blogger.com