Experimental study on local floor heating mats to improve thermal comfort of workers in cold environments
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DOI: 10.1016/j.buildenv.2021.108227
Abstract: Abstract This study investigates the effect of local floor heating mats on the thermal comfort of workers in cold environments. Experiments were performed with two sizes of floor heating mats under two power input levels.… read more here.
Keywords: heating mats; temperature; floor heating; thermal comfort ... See more keywords
Predictive Control of Hydronic Floor Heating Systems using Neural Networks and Genetic Algorithms
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ifacol.2017.08.1477
Abstract: Abstract This paper presents the use a neural network and a micro genetic algorithm to optimize future set-points in existing hydronic floor heating systems for improved energy efficiency. The neural network can be trained to… read more here.
Keywords: hydronic floor; neural networks; floor heating; heating systems ... See more keywords
Experimental study and assessment of high-tech thermal energy storing radiant floor heating system with latent heat storage materials
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ijthermalsci.2020.106410
Abstract: Abstract The objectives of this study involve evaluation of the thermal behaviors of shape-stabilization phase change material (SSPCM) manufacturing machines and SSPCM radiant floor heating (RFH) systems to determine their effectiveness in reducing building energy… read more here.
Keywords: floor heating; energy; radiant floor; thermal energy ... See more keywords
An experimental study on airborne particles dispersion in a residential room heated by radiator and floor heating systems
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jobe.2020.101677
Abstract: Abstract Population growth increasing life level and limitations of energy sources made efficient use of energy sources an inevitable task. The floor heating system has been developed as one of the most energy-efficient systems for… read more here.
Keywords: heating system; floor heating; radiator floor; heating systems ... See more keywords
The influence of the thickness of an aluminium radiant sheet on the performance of the lightweight floor heating
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jobe.2021.102896
Abstract: Abstract The aim of this work is to determine the optimal thickness of aluminium radiant sheet in the lightweight floor heating, i.e. the smallest thickness of the aluminium, ensuring high efficiency and thermal comfort. The… read more here.
Keywords: radiant sheet; floor heating; thickness; aluminium ... See more keywords
Heat Supply Comparison in a Single-Family House with Radiator and Floor Heating Systems
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DOI: 10.3390/buildings10010005
Abstract: Floor heating and radiators are two of the most common types of hydronic heating systems used for space heating in single-family houses in cold climate regions. Notwithstanding, there are few comparative studies on indoor temperature… read more here.
Keywords: supply; heating demand; floor heating; single family ... See more keywords
Thermal Comfort Analysis of Combined Radiation-Convection Floor Heating System
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DOI: 10.3390/en13061420
Abstract: In this paper, a novel combined radiation-convection floor heating system is shown. This study uses practice-based learning and investigated the thermal performance of a combined radiation-convection floor heating system with a water heat pump system… read more here.
Keywords: system; floor heating; convection; floor ... See more keywords
Effects of Radiant Floor Heating Integrated with Natural Ventilation on Flow and Dispersion in a Newly Decorated Residence
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DOI: 10.3390/ijerph192416889
Abstract: To date, few studies have been conducted on the characteristics of flow and dispersion caused by indoor radiant floor heating integrated with natural ventilation. In this study, we employed reduced−scale numerical models validated by wind−tunnel… read more here.
Keywords: floor heating; heating integrated; dispersion; radiant floor ... See more keywords
Particle Concentration Comparison of Radiator and Floor Heating Systems under Zero Air Change Rate Condition
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DOI: 10.4209/aaqr.210148
Abstract: ABSTRACT As a result of isolating doors and windows very well to reduce heating energy costs, some environments' air change rate becomes zero. Two different heating systems (radiator and floor heating systems) widely used in… read more here.
Keywords: floor heating; heating systems; air change; floor ... See more keywords