Gas-fired low-intensity infrared heating equipment has demonstrated operating efficiencies resulting in energy savings of 30% to 50% or more (Buckley and Seel 1986; New York Ad Hoc Committee 1973), which support application of an adjustment factor to standard heat loss calculations. This adjustment factor reduces the calculated heat input requirement for a given space when compared to standard procedures. The objective of this paper is to demonstrate that this is supportable with the application of basic engineering principles. The areas studied are:
-Radiant energy heats solid objects and the floor, not the air.
-The floor temperature is elevated proportional to the radiant intensity.
-With radiant heat, normal comfort levels are provided at a lower ambient temperature.
-There is less heat stratification with radiant heating.
Units: I-P
Citation: Symposium, ASHRAE Transactions, 1987, vol. 93, pt. 1, New York, NY
Product Details
- Published:
- 1987
- Number of Pages:
- 13
- File Size:
- 1 file , 750 KB
- Product Code(s):
- D-NY-87-11-1
