Radiant Heating and Cooling Handbook (Hardcover, 1st)

SECTION 1-Introduction to Radiant Systems

Chapter 1-Examples of Radiant Systems

The Natural Thermal Environment

Application of Natural Principles

Chapter 2-Advantages of Using Radiant Systems

Occupant Thermal Comfort

Radiant Characteristics and Applications

Radiant Energy and Operating Cost

Chapter 3-How to Use this Book

Section and Chapter Overview

SECTION 2-Fundamentals of Heat Transfer and Thermodynamics

Chapter 1-The Energy Balance

The Control Volume and Associated Thermodynamic Processes

Putting It All Together-The Conservation Equations

Chapter 2-Conduction and Convection Heat Tranfer

Fourier's Law of Heat Conduction

Newton's Law of Cooling

Chapter 3-Radiation Heat Transfer

Wavelengths, Microns, and the Electromagnetic Spectrum

Emission and Radiation Laws

Radiation Properties

Calculation Techniques

The Radiative Transfer Equation

Solution Techniques for the RTE

References

Chapter 4-Multimodal Heat Tranfer

Solution Techniques

Chapter 5-Psychmetrics and Mixtures

Gas Mixtures

Psychometrics and Humid Air

Chapter 6-Fluid Mechanics

Bernoulli's Equation

Pipe Flow Calculations

SECTION 3-Thermal Comfort

Chapter 1-What is Thermal Comfort?

Occupant Perception

Effects of Thermal Distribution Systems

Chapter 2-Thermal Comfort Model

Rohles-Nevin Studies

The Fanger Model

Gagge Model

Improvements to the Gagge and Fanger Models

Recent Thermal Comfort Tools

Chapter 3-The Mean Radiant Temperature

Definition

Relationship to Thermal Comfort

Measurement Techniques

Calculation

Chapter 4-The Operative Temperature

Definition

Relationship to Thermal Comfort

Measurement Techniques

Calculation

References

Nomenclature

SECTION 4-Sizing and Load Estimation

Chapter 1-ASHRAE Standard Methods

Design Point Methods

Multiple-Measure Sizing Methods

Detailed Simulations

Chapter 2-The Building Comfort Analysis Program Methodology

Mathematical Models of Rectangular Enclosures Heated by Radiant Panels

The BCAP Methodolgy

Using the BCAP Methodology

BCAP Methodology Example Calculation

Conclusions

Chapter 3-Weather Data

SECTION 5-Radiant Heating Systems

Chapter 1-Introduction to Radiant Panels

Radiant Panel Basics

Radiant Applications

Basics of Radiant Design

Radiant Design Programs Include Thermal Comfort

Chapter 2-Electric Radiant Heating Panels

Electric Radiant Panel Basics

Electromagnetic Fields

Radiant Panel Features and Applications

Pre-insulated Radiant Heat Modules

Framed Fase-Acting Radiant Panels

Metal Encased Radiant Heat Panels

Walk Flat Panel Cove, Recessed, Surface, and Baseboard Heaters

Concealed Ceiling Cables, Wire, and Flexible Radiant Heat Panels

Cable, Mat, and Insulated Wire Buried, Slab, or Floor Panels

Chapter 3-High Temperature Heaters

Types of High Temperature Radiant Heaters: Direct and Indirect

Heat Transfer from Indirect Electric and Gas Radiant Heaters

Heat Transfer from Direct Radiant Heaters

Applications

Ventilation Considerations

Relative Humidity and the Absorption Coefficient

Chapter 4-Hydronic Radiant Heating Systems

Introduction to Radiant Hydronic Systems

Component Features

Installation Documentation

Panel Characteristics

Thermal Comfort

Hydronic Energy Sources

Hydronic Applications

Overhead Hydronic Panels

Hydronic Radiant Floor Panels

Radiant Hydronic Wall Panels

Alternate Energy Radiant Hydronic Heating Systems

Chapter 5-Case Studies

Introduction

Research

SECTION 6-Control of Radiant Heating Systems

Chapter 1-Role of the Heat Output

Interface with the Space Being Conditioned

Interface with the Occupant Being Heated

Chapter 2-Conventional Control

Mechanical and Electronic Line-Voltage Thermostats

Mechanical and Electronic Low-Voltage Thermostats

Chapter 3-Comfort Sensor

Mean Radiant Temperature

Operative Temperature

Chapter 4-Lead-Lag Thermal Charging/Discharging Control

Outdoor Reset

Fluid Flow and Temperature Control

Chapter 5-Microprocesso Control Strategies

Computer Programs

Microprocessor Algorithms

SECTION 7-Combination Radiant Heating and Cooling Systems

Chapter 1-When to Use Hybrid Systems

Definitions of Hybrid Systems

Examples of Common Hybrid Systems

Cases When Combination Systems are Preferred

Retrofit Hybrid Options

Radiant Heating and Cooling

Chapter 2-Convective Systems with Radiant Panels

Air and Geothermal Heat Pumps

Warm Air Furnaces

Radiant Heating and Cooling

Chapter 3-Ventilation with Radiant Heating and Cooling

Indoor Air Quality

Controlling Infiltration

Humidity Control

Chapter 4-Example Calculations

SECTION 8-Engineering Design Tools to Assist in Heater/Cooler Sizing

Chapter 1-Computer-Aided Thermal Comfort Design Tools

Chapter 2-Codes Presently Available

Chapter 3-ABOVE

Chapter 4-Design Parameters

Surface Characteristics

Infiltration

Insulating Values

Heater Cycling

Window vs. Wall Surface Area Ratio

Wall Surface Coatings

Annotated Bibliography