With the technological integration of photo-voltaic and electro-chromic concepts smart-glass is produced which is a self-powered, self-dimming window used for skylight, eyewear, indoor signage or display. Smart glass has the ability to enable user to keep a control on amount of light that should be transmitted. Reducing the energy consumption for heating and cooling, control upon the work environment, work productivity; increased sales are some of the benefits of using this technology. fiber optic lighting is the essence of transferring light from one point to another by means of a lens which is long and flexible.
Application of Smart Glass in the Fireplace
Liquid crystal material applied in smart glass helps to achieve the on- off effect, when power is on it appears clear and opaque when power is off. Smart glass is manufactured through advanced technology that uses micro-droplets polymerize substance that is de-centralized; light is allowed to scatter in a thin line and clear form. Fire glass is used as an alternative to rocks and fake logs which are commonly used in gas fireplaces. In order to mask the housing of the gas jets and help reflect light and heat, fire glass is designed to be used in fireplaces. As the plumbing from the gas along with the jets can be seen clearly, gas fires are not very attractive to look at, hence people have been adopting common choices such as stones and ceramic logs to ensure the heat gets collected and radiates uniformly to make the fire more efficient. Though people have been using decorative features in order to mask the details of the fireplace, fire glass has become popular since it is tempered and treated specially to withstand high temperatures and prolonged exposure to heat. Fiber optic lighting with its features of no electricity, and energy efficiency is commonly used for commercial lighting, landscape, ascent lighting or pool lighting.
With multiple applications like houses, fitments, automobiles, apartments, villas, restaurants, hospitals, skylights, blinds etc., Smart Glass is also environment friendly. Glass fireplaces designed with advanced technology are absolutely smoke free, fuel free and require no gas connection. Since it does not allow soot formation or fume emission, fireplace glass keeps the fire burning clean.
