Floor heating and cooling systems: applications of low temperature heating and high temperature cooling

Publication Year

2001

Document Status

Withdrawn

Abstract

Floor heating is a well established technology frequently used in new heating installations. The design and operation principles are well known and the system provides a very efficient solution for heating premises such as dwellings and offices. However, more people now want thermal comfort all year round, and this can be achieved using floor cooling technology with underfloor pipework forming a reversible system providing heating in winter and cooling in summer. Discusses; General ideas, Cooling floor sizing method, Controls, Basic diagrams, Practical rules, Minimising heat gains, Costs, and Conclusions.

Document History

Should be read in conjunction with - BSRIA Underfloor heating and cooling - technical note: dimensioning floor installations. Project No. DIS/1522/97/FR.

ISBN

9780860225676

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