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Conduction is the transfer of heat between substances that are in direct contact with each other.
The better the conductor, the more rapidly heat will be transferred. Metal is a good heat conductor. Conduction occurs when a substance is heated, particles will gain more energy, and vibrate more. These molecules then bump into nearby particles and transfer some of their energy to them. This then continues and passes the energy from the hot end down to the colder end of the substance.

Thermal energy is transferred from hot places to cold places by convection. Convection occurs when warmer areas of a liquid or gas rise to cooler areas in the liquid or gas. Cooler liquid or gas then takes the place of the warmer areas which have risen higher. This results in a continuous circulation pattern. Water boiling in a pan is a good example of these convection currents. Another good example of convection is in the atmosphere. The earth's surface is warmed by the sun, the warm air rises and cool air moves in.

Radiation is a method of heat transfer that does not rely upon any contact between the heat source and the heated object as is the case with conduction and convection so it is the most effective way to transfer heat. Heat can be transmitted through empty space by thermal radiation often called infrared radiation. This is a type electromagnetic radiation. No mass is exchanged and no medium is required in the process of radiation. Examples of radiation is the heat from the sun, or heat released from the filament of a light bulb.

Objects absorb the radiation and their molecules get warmed. The heat difference between the warmed object and the other molecules in its vicinity create a reaction. This reaction causes conduction if its a solid matter, and causes convection if it is a gas or liquid.

All matters that exist TRANSMIT this heat. Solid matters show great variance in the ways that they transmit this heat. Main factors that effect this variance are the density, weight, shape, molecular structure and permeability. Those that transmit this heat slowly are considered as insulating materials.

Reflective Insulation is perhaps the most important factor in thermal energy transmission. The reasoning behind that fact is that it is the most effective way of reflecting thermal energy that is received through radiation. A well prepared isolation material is the most feasible way to achieve reflective insulation. Unlike traditional methods, Aluminum Laminated Sheets have high amount of reflective capabilities and thus the most feasible way to achieve reflective insulation.