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Evaluating the Efficiency of Surface-Based Air Heating Systems

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  • Slawomir Rabczak

    (Faculty of Civil and Environmental and Architecture, Rzeszow University of Technology, 35-959 Rzeszow, Poland)

  • Krzysztof Nowak

    (Faculty of Civil and Environmental and Architecture, Rzeszow University of Technology, 35-959 Rzeszow, Poland)

Abstract

This study explores the synergistic potential of integrating forced air heating with flat surface heating, presenting a promising solution for structures with intermittent occupancy or where conventional water-based heating proves impractical. The objective is to enhance thermal comfort and reduce long-term energy consumption. A comprehensive examination of the interaction between heated surfaces and forced air heating reveals that excess energy generated can be redirected for more efficient heat distribution. Various scenarios were tested, indicating that the power necessary for maintaining consistent surface temperature could be significantly reduced. A noteworthy approach involves utilizing heat from pellet smoke to maximize heat recovery efficiency from pellet combustion. This, however, raises issues related to smoke introduction into heated spaces. Despite challenges, this approach provides a means to minimize the delivery of overheated air and accumulate energy within room partitions, thereby enhancing system efficiency. The study concludes that while the stand-alone flat surface heating system is better suited as a supplementary heating source within buildings, it offers a compelling alternative within traditional construction, aligning with historical systems.

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  • Slawomir Rabczak & Krzysztof Nowak, 2024. "Evaluating the Efficiency of Surface-Based Air Heating Systems," Energies, MDPI, vol. 17(5), pages 1-15, March.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jeners:v:17:y:2024:i:5:p:1252-:d:1351959
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