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<p>Capillary heat exchangers are a great alternative to conventional radiators or electric heaters when used with heat pumps due to larger area and therefore a lower working temperature. In this work, we study thermal conditions in a model room using either capillary or conventional heaters. Experimental measurements in a special test building are used to validate and adjust numerical models. The results show that the vertical temperature distribution is similar with both heating systems, but air flow velocities are considerably higher and floor temperature is less uniform in case of radiator heating. Overall, the capillary system provides more uniform thermal conditions.</p>
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Capillary heat exchangers are a great alternative to conventional radiators or electric heaters when used with heat pumps due to larger area and therefore a lower working temperature. In this work, we study thermal conditions in a model room using either capillary or conventional heaters. Experimental measurements in a special test building are used to validate and adjust numerical models. The results show that the vertical temperature distribution is similar with both heating systems, but air flow velocities are considerably higher and floor temperature is less uniform in case of radiator heating. Overall, the capillary system provides more uniform thermal conditions.

Thermal Comfort in Indoor Spaces with Radiant Capillary Heaters

Environmental and Climate Technologies

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Capillary heat exchangers are a great alternative to conventional radiators or electric heaters when used with heat pumps due to larger area and therefore a...

Thermal Comfort in Indoor Spaces with Radiant Capillary Heaters

Published Online: Sep 13, 2022

Page range: 708 - 719

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/rtuect-2022-0054

Keywords
Capillary heating, numerical modelling, radiator heating, thermal comfort

© 2022 Valters Dzelme et al., published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.

Thermal Comfort in Indoor Spaces with Radiant Capillary Heaters

Published Online: Sep 13, 2022

Page range: 708 - 719

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/rtuect-2022-0054

KeywordsCapillary heating, numerical modelling, radiator heating, thermal comfort

© 2022 Valters Dzelme et al., published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.

Keywords
Capillary heating, numerical modelling, radiator heating, thermal comfort