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gorenje

Gorenje is a large Slovenian manufacturer of white goods. With a 4% market share, it is one of the eight largest home appliance manufacturers in Europe.Appliances are sold under the company's own brands Gorenje, Mora, Atag, Pelgrim, Etna, Körting and…

GPD

The abbreviation GPD in the context of water treatment plants usually stands for "Gallons Per Day". This unit is used to measure water flow through certain devices or systems such as reverse osmosis, ultrafiltration and other water treatment…

GPS

  GPS (Global Positioning System) is a satellite navigation system that allows you to determine the exact position and time synchronization on the ground, in the air, at sea and in space. It is a global system that is operated by the US…

Granite

In practice, the term granite (granite) is often used in a broader sense to refer to all deep quartz-feldspar rocks, but these rocks should properly be referred to as granitoids, or granitoid or granitic rocks. In stone work, this term is used to…

Graphite

Graphite is an allotrope of carbon, which means that it is one of its basic forms. It is a specific form of carbon with different properties than the common diamond or amorphous forms of carbon. The main feature of graphite is its layered…

Gravitational acceleration

Gravitational acceleration is a physical quantity that indicates the acceleration with which a body moves due to gravitational action. Gravitational acceleration is often denoted by the symbol "g" and is characteristic of any body or planet…

Greenhouse gases

Greenhouse gases are gases present in the Earth's atmosphere that have the ability to absorb and retain thermal radiation obtained from solar radiation. In doing so, they create a greenhouse effect, which is responsible for maintaining the…

Gross weight

Gross weight is the total weight of an object or substance, which includes the weight of the object itself together with associated additives, packaging material and other components. It includes all the weight that is part of the overall…

Grundfos

  about company Grundfos is one of the world's leading companies in the field of water technology. We are committed to pioneering solutions to the world's water and climate issues and improving people's quality of life. Since we started our…

GSM

GSM stands for Global System for Mobile Communications, which is the most widely used mobile telecommunications standard for voice and data transmission. GSM is a digital standard that enables wireless communication between mobile devices such…

GSM module

A GSM module is an electronic device that enables communication between other devices or systems via the GSM (Global System for Mobile Communications) mobile phone network. GSM is a standard for mobile communication that is widely used around…

Hakl

about company The company headquarters is located in Ivanka near the Danube (approx. 8 km from Bratislava). Construction of the production complex began in 1996. Today, assembly halls with an area of more than 1,000 m² are in operation, where…

hakl

The company headquarters is located in Ivanka near the Danube (approx. 8 km from Bratislava). Construction of the production complex began in 1996. Today, assembly halls with an area of ​​more than 1,000 m² are in operation, where production,…

Hansa

  Hansa is a well-known brand focused on the production of high-quality faucets and shower systems. The Hansa company has many years of experience in the field of plumbing and is among the market leaders with its innovative products and…

Hansgrohe

Facts and figures about the Hansgrohe concernRead interesting information about the Hansgrohe concern. We represent one of the few global players in the sanitary industry, which has 33 companies and 22 sales offices around the world. In 2018,…

Hard water

Hard water is water that contains a high content of minerals, especially calcium and magnesium. These minerals contribute to the formation of scale and can have a negative effect on household appliances, pipes, taps and other water equipment. Water…

Heat exchanger

Heat exchangers are an important part of many systems and processes that require the transfer of heat from one medium to another. These devices are used for efficient heat transfer between hot and cold media. Here are some important facts about…

Heat loss

Heat loss is a process in which heat escapes from an object or system to the surroundings. Heat losses can occur in different situations and are caused by different factors. The main source of heat loss is the thermal conductivity of…

heat pump

    A heat pump is a thermodynamic device that serves to transfer heat from one place (heat source) to another (target heat removal) using the heat pump cycle. Its main purpose is to transfer heat from a lower…

heat resistance

Heat resistance is the ability of a material to withstand high temperatures and to protect against direct exposure to fire, hot gases and radiation. Materials that have high heat resistance are designed to maintain their structural, insulating…

heating burner

A heating burner is a device used to burn fuel and generate heat. It is a part of the heating system that ensures the supply of fuel and its combustion in order to produce heat for heating the building. The burner can be gas, oil, solid fuel…

heating coil

A heating coil is a component of a heating system that is used to transfer heat from a heating medium (often hot water) to the surrounding environment, such as a space in a house or building. This coil is usually made of metal, such as copper,…

heating curve

The heating curve is a graphical representation of the relationship between the outside temperature and the temperature setting of the heating system. This concept is often used in central heating systems, where the room temperature is…

Heating elements

Heaters are devices intended for heating and dispersing heat in the interior in order to ensure a comfortable temperature and room heating. These bodies are part of heating systems and can be used in homes, offices, commercial premises and other…

heating flue

A heating flue is a system of pipes and components that serves to remove flue gases from a heating device (for example, a gas boiler, furnace or fireplace) to the outside environment. Its main task is to remove smoke and combustion products outside…