Emissive Tests of Paints for Decreasing or Increasing Heat Radiation From Surfaces (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

Coblentz, W. W.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1527805344 ISBN 13: 9781527805347

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Learn how paints influence heat flow from surfaces and how to choose coatings to cut or boost radiative heat loss. This edition summarizes simple tests and practical guidance about emissivity, showing when metal flakes or white and vitreous coatings reduce radiant heat and when nonmetallic paints can increase it. It also discusses applications for roofs, awnings, radiators, and other exposed surfaces.

The book frames a straightforward method for testing emissivity and shares real-world results from coatings on metal, wood, fabrics, and enamel. It translates experimental findings into practical advice for designers, builders, and maintenance professionals seeking predictable thermal behavior.

• How aluminum and bronze flakes compare to white-lead and lampblack paints in radiating heat


• When coatings should be applied to the inner vs outer surfaces of fabrics or roofs


• What coatings can reduce heat gain in tents, radiators, and insulated structures


• How to balance aesthetic, weathering, and emissivity in coating choices

Ideal for readers of engineering texts, building professionals, and students exploring heat transfer and materials science.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1527805344
• ISBN 13: 9781527805347
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 24