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Innovative composite glasses allow to automatically adapt the characteristics of light and heat transmission to different external circumstances. The resulting smart windows are a promising technology for energy efficiency since they may shield direct sunlight through the windows and thus save energy for air conditioning
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Technology field: Optimisation of comfort functions
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General information
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General criteria
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Environmental criteria
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Impacts on energy efficiency:
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Energy efficiency potential for single vehicle: < 2% |
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Energy efficiency potential throughout fleet: < 1% |
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Other environmental impacts: neutral |
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Economic criteria
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Application outside railway sector
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Overall rating
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References / Links:
www.gesimat.de
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date created: 2002-10-09 |
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© UIC - International Union of Railways 2003 |
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