On the efficiency of a radiant heating regenerative system

Abstract

A scheme of a radiant heating regenerative system is developed on the basis of a two-flow heat generator, a system and form of heat-radiating air ducts is proposed. It is shown that the system of radiant heating is more efficient as compared to the conventional convection system. The climatic conditions in Samara Region make it necessary to provide heating of houses for at least 200 days a year. Traditionally, the convective scheme of heating is used wherein radiators installed near the floor are used. Water serves as the working fluid in the radiators. The proposed radiant heating regenerative system is based on the transfer of heat in the form of infrared electromagnetic radiation. Air acts as the working fluid in the system. A microclimate with the required level of moisture and content of oxygen is created inside closed premises. Ways of using the systems described are suggested and recommendations on the necessity of conducting further research are given.

Keywords

• radiant heat transfer
• convection
• heat generator
• smoke exhauster
• air duct
• circuit
• temperature
• infrared radiation
• efficiency