Domestic warm-air heating systems using low-grade heat sources

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Abstract

An experimental test room assessment of the practicability of using warm-air distribution systems with low temperature heat sources (solar, heat pump, geothermal etc), to determine optimal air-supply rates and source temperatures for comfortable conditions.

Author

Rayment, R. and Whittle, G. E.

History

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Subjects

• Building types
• Housing/residential facilities
• Building services
• Space heating/central heating

Publisher History

BRE is a building science centre that generates new knowledge through research. This is used to create products, tools and standards that drive positive change across the built environment. BRE helps its government and private sector clients meet the significant environmental, social and economic challenges they face in delivering homes, buildings and communities. BRE is owned by the BRE Trust, a registered charity. The Trust uses the profits made by the BRE companies to fund research and education that advances knowledge of the built environment.