Basics of Radiant Heating and Cooling
Basics of Radiant Heating and Cooling
Description
Radiant Basics. There really isn’t anything “basic” about this course. Upon completion, attendees will have a much great understanding of the myriad of ways that radiant comfort can be applied, including radiant floors of all types, radiant walls, ceiling and panel radiators. They will understand the nuances, applications, and limitations of all hydronic components, including the different types of boilers and their applications, ground source heat pumps and their limitations, as well as compatibility between the different heat sources and methodologies for distribution.
Objectives
Upon completion of this program, attendees will be better able to:
Describe how radiant systems work and operate. List the benefits of utilizing radiant systems. Identify the major components of a radiant heating or cooling system. Identify the appropriate materials and components to be used in the system. Ensure radiant systems are designed correctly and efficiently.
Outline
I. Topic and instructor introduction II. Introduction To Radiant Panel Heating a. b. c. d. e. f. g.
What is Radiant Heating? Characteristics of Electromagnetic Radiation Surface Temperatures Based on Emitted Thermal Radiation Factors Affecting Thermal Comfort Advantages of Radiant Panel Heating Heat Transport Capacity History of Radiant Panel Heating
III. Case studies 18927 Hickory Creek Drive, Ste. 220 Mokena, IL 60448 www.radiantprofessionalsalliance.org
IV. Hydronic Radiant Panel Systems a. b. c. d. e. f. g. h. i. j. k. l. m. n. o. p. q. r. s.
Hydronic Radiant Floor Panels Hydronic Radiant Wall and Ceiling Panels Slab-on-Grade System Gypsum Thin-Slab Concrete Thin-Slab Thin-Slab Installation Sequence and Concrete Mix Formula Above Floor Plate System Below Floor Plate System Suspended Tube System Staple-Up System Engineered Subfloor Installation of an Engineered Subfloor System CAD Layout of an Engineered Subfloor System Modular Board System CAD Layout of Modular Board System Characteristics of Radiant Ceilings Radiant Ceiling Plate System Ceiling Panels for T-Bar Ceilings Radiant Plate Wall System
V. Component and Installation Methods a. b. c. d. e. f. g. h. i. j. k. l.
Tubing Circuits Manifolds Valves Insulation Concrete Pumps Temperature Controls Boilers Heat pumps Water heaters Heat exchangers
VI. Electric Radiant Panel Systems a. b. c. d. e. f. g. h.
Electric Panel Categories Electric Heating - Ohm’s Law Equation Variations of Ohm’s Law Thin-Film Electric Panels Installation of Thin-Film Electric Panels Embedded Cable/Mat Systems Embedded Floor Electric Radiant System Rigid Electric Ceiling Panels
18927 Hickory Creek Drive, Ste. 220 Mokena, IL 60448 www.radiantprofessionalsalliance.org
i. Self-Regulating PTC Cables and Elements j. Typical PTC Element Installations k. General Precautions
VII. Cooling and Air Quality a. b. c. d. e. f. g.
Ventilation and Cooling Options Variable-Speed Fan Heat Recovery Ventilator Inexpensive Evaporative Cooler High-Velocity Air-Conditioning System Integrated A/C & HRV Hybrid A/C and Forced-Air Heating
VII. Panel Covering a. b. c. d. e. f. g. h. i. j.
Total Resistance to Heat Transfer Floor Surface Temperature Variation Flooring Materials Laminate Flooring Edge Gluing Nail-Down Flooring Options Ceramic Tile Crack Isolation Membrane Crack Isolation Membrane Detail R-value of Carpet Pad Vinyl Flooring
IX. Design Concepts a. b. c. d. e. f. g. h.
Estimating Heating Load R-Values of Common Building Materials Estimate Air Infiltration Special Considerations for Radiant Systems Concept of Heat Flux Design Procedure Heat Loss Analysis Tube Spacing and Circuits Required
X. Specifying and Sequencing a. b. c. d. e. f. g. h. i. j.
System Selection Flow-Chart Rate of Acceleration Quantity of Thermal Mass Assembly Resistance Retrofit Considerations Zoning Type of Systems Installed (%) Sequencing Hydronic Slab-On-Grade Hydronic Topping Slab
18927 Hickory Creek Drive, Ste. 220 Mokena, IL 60448 www.radiantprofessionalsalliance.org
k. l. m. n. o. p. q. r. s. t. u. v. w.
Thin Slab on Subfloor Hanging or Attached Below Subfloor Engineered Subfloor with Metal and Tubing Grooves Above-Floor Boards with Metal and Grooves Sandwich Method with or without Plates Radiant Wall with Plates Radiant Ceiling with Plates Modular Ceiling Radiant Heating and Cooling Eurostyle Radiator Embedded Electric Cable and Mat Thin Electric with Plastic Film Temperature Ranges for Heat Sources Temperature Ranges for Systems
Sample Graphics within the program.
18927 Hickory Creek Drive, Ste. 220 Mokena, IL 60448 www.radiantprofessionalsalliance.org
18927 Hickory Creek Drive, Ste. 220 Mokena, IL 60448 www.radiantprofessionalsalliance.org
Description
Radiant Basics. There really isn’t anything “basic” about this course. Upon completion, attendees will have a much great understanding of the myriad of ways that radiant comfort can be applied, including radiant floors of all types, radiant walls, ceiling and panel radiators. They will understand the nuances, applications, and limitations of all hydronic components, including the different types of boilers and their applications, ground source heat pumps and their limitations, as well as compatibility between the different heat sources and methodologies for distribution.
Objectives
Upon completion of this program, attendees will be better able to:
Describe how radiant systems work and operate. List the benefits of utilizing radiant systems. Identify the major components of a radiant heating or cooling system. Identify the appropriate materials and components to be used in the system. Ensure radiant systems are designed correctly and efficiently.
Outline
I. Topic and instructor introduction II. Introduction To Radiant Panel Heating a. b. c. d. e. f. g.
What is Radiant Heating? Characteristics of Electromagnetic Radiation Surface Temperatures Based on Emitted Thermal Radiation Factors Affecting Thermal Comfort Advantages of Radiant Panel Heating Heat Transport Capacity History of Radiant Panel Heating
III. Case studies 18927 Hickory Creek Drive, Ste. 220 Mokena, IL 60448 www.radiantprofessionalsalliance.org
IV. Hydronic Radiant Panel Systems a. b. c. d. e. f. g. h. i. j. k. l. m. n. o. p. q. r. s.
Hydronic Radiant Floor Panels Hydronic Radiant Wall and Ceiling Panels Slab-on-Grade System Gypsum Thin-Slab Concrete Thin-Slab Thin-Slab Installation Sequence and Concrete Mix Formula Above Floor Plate System Below Floor Plate System Suspended Tube System Staple-Up System Engineered Subfloor Installation of an Engineered Subfloor System CAD Layout of an Engineered Subfloor System Modular Board System CAD Layout of Modular Board System Characteristics of Radiant Ceilings Radiant Ceiling Plate System Ceiling Panels for T-Bar Ceilings Radiant Plate Wall System
V. Component and Installation Methods a. b. c. d. e. f. g. h. i. j. k. l.
Tubing Circuits Manifolds Valves Insulation Concrete Pumps Temperature Controls Boilers Heat pumps Water heaters Heat exchangers
VI. Electric Radiant Panel Systems a. b. c. d. e. f. g. h.
Electric Panel Categories Electric Heating - Ohm’s Law Equation Variations of Ohm’s Law Thin-Film Electric Panels Installation of Thin-Film Electric Panels Embedded Cable/Mat Systems Embedded Floor Electric Radiant System Rigid Electric Ceiling Panels
18927 Hickory Creek Drive, Ste. 220 Mokena, IL 60448 www.radiantprofessionalsalliance.org
i. Self-Regulating PTC Cables and Elements j. Typical PTC Element Installations k. General Precautions
VII. Cooling and Air Quality a. b. c. d. e. f. g.
Ventilation and Cooling Options Variable-Speed Fan Heat Recovery Ventilator Inexpensive Evaporative Cooler High-Velocity Air-Conditioning System Integrated A/C & HRV Hybrid A/C and Forced-Air Heating
VII. Panel Covering a. b. c. d. e. f. g. h. i. j.
Total Resistance to Heat Transfer Floor Surface Temperature Variation Flooring Materials Laminate Flooring Edge Gluing Nail-Down Flooring Options Ceramic Tile Crack Isolation Membrane Crack Isolation Membrane Detail R-value of Carpet Pad Vinyl Flooring
IX. Design Concepts a. b. c. d. e. f. g. h.
Estimating Heating Load R-Values of Common Building Materials Estimate Air Infiltration Special Considerations for Radiant Systems Concept of Heat Flux Design Procedure Heat Loss Analysis Tube Spacing and Circuits Required
X. Specifying and Sequencing a. b. c. d. e. f. g. h. i. j.
System Selection Flow-Chart Rate of Acceleration Quantity of Thermal Mass Assembly Resistance Retrofit Considerations Zoning Type of Systems Installed (%) Sequencing Hydronic Slab-On-Grade Hydronic Topping Slab
18927 Hickory Creek Drive, Ste. 220 Mokena, IL 60448 www.radiantprofessionalsalliance.org
k. l. m. n. o. p. q. r. s. t. u. v. w.
Thin Slab on Subfloor Hanging or Attached Below Subfloor Engineered Subfloor with Metal and Tubing Grooves Above-Floor Boards with Metal and Grooves Sandwich Method with or without Plates Radiant Wall with Plates Radiant Ceiling with Plates Modular Ceiling Radiant Heating and Cooling Eurostyle Radiator Embedded Electric Cable and Mat Thin Electric with Plastic Film Temperature Ranges for Heat Sources Temperature Ranges for Systems
Sample Graphics within the program.
18927 Hickory Creek Drive, Ste. 220 Mokena, IL 60448 www.radiantprofessionalsalliance.org
18927 Hickory Creek Drive, Ste. 220 Mokena, IL 60448 www.radiantprofessionalsalliance.org
