perimeter heating system

perimeter heating system

A warm-air heating system in which the ducts are embedded in the concrete slab of a basementless house, around the perimeter of the rooms; heated air from the furnace is carried through the ducts to registers placed in or near the floor; air is returned to the furnace from registers near the ceiling.

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Further on site research (rather than experiment conducted in controlled environment chamber or simulation work) is required to measure the actual performance of DV with AHU in heating mode and assess the impact of a perimeter heating system on the performance of a DV system.

Contaminant removal effectiveness of displacement ventilation systems during heating season; summary results from three field studies

For example, a very low U-factor envelope system may not require a perimeter heating system, and very tight, highly insulated homes have been built in Northern Europe that do not require central heating systems.

The energy crisis--the need for more balanced solutions

A new 115 PSI high pressure steam system was installed that could be stepped down to provide 15 PSI lower pressure for use with sterilizers and the building's perimeter heating system.

House-shaped hospital new 'home' for children

A hot-water perimeter heating system was also added to replace the original steam radiator system.

Wisconsin State Capital west wing

Further on site research is required to measure the performance of DV in heating mode and assess the impact of a perimeter heating system on the performance of a displacement ventilation system in heating mode.

In-situ performance of displacement ventilation system in Canadian schools with radiant heating systems

The building also has a perimeter heating system," says Tony Musumeci, PE, principal at EMTEC Consultants Inc., Ronkonkoma, NY.

Mutual of America Building

Typically a perimeter heating system is required to offset the heat loss through the building envelope.

Comparison of energy model abstractions for stratified air distribution systems

On the other hand, chilled beam systems have limited heating capacities and often require a separate perimeter heating system. (5) This increases the total cost of the HVAC system.

Chilled beam cooling

The system was designed to override the perimeter heating system.

Communicating through controls

It is quite common in Canada to have both a perimeter heating system and an air-based HVAC system; however, the presence of two systems increases capital and operational costs.

Investigation of thermal and airflow conditions near glazed facades using particle image velocimetry and cfd simulation--eliminating the need for secondary perimeter heating systems

As per standard office practice, the envelope insulation system exceeded code minimum; the spray-applied air barrier, and new high performance windows, created the proper conditions to allow the use of low-temperature perimeter heating systems. The generous use of precast concrete panels overlaid with a brick cladding also provided a high performance, high mass, low life-cycle cost envelope system.