The working principle of conventional heating systems is that it is carried out by means of transportation. Hot water obtained from a central source is carried to the space by means of pipes or channels such as water fans. The carried hot air is transferred inside using a device or convector.
In conventional systems, the air is first heated and then people or machines are heated. However, the heated air rises and in buildings with poor insulation, as well as in buildings with poor air exchange, the operating efficiency of such a system will decrease and high consumption will be inevitable. In fact, in an installation where air exchange and heat loss are not well calculated, there may not even be heating.
The fact that heating is provided difficultly and late is of course a factor that reduces comfort. Since such systems also require a boiler room or a heat plant, it also becomes a system with investment costs in terms of budget.
Since the heated air in conventional heating systems will rise, when the human level of 2 meters is brought to 18 degrees, the 10th meter of a 10-meter-high factory reaches 30 degrees. This is similar to filling a pool from the inside out. The high difference between the floor and the ceiling makes savings impossible and high costs occur.
One of the most curious issues in conventional heating systems is the operating and maintenance costs. Maintenance costs are high in the system, it requires maintenance personnel and extra personnel to operate the central heat source. After a failure in any element, the entire system is disabled and heating cannot be provided until the problem is resolved.
Difference Between Conventional and Radiant Heating
Radiant systems have become a more preferred system than conventional systems. Contrary to the negative aspects of conventional systems, radiant heaters are much more ideal and economical systems in every case. There is no transport loss. Since the air is not heated directly, the heated air does not rise. Electricity costs are almost negligible. It does not require personnel. In case of failure, only the faulty device does not work and the heating continues. They work with the same performance for many years.
Radiant heating systems also provide both local and regional heating, which is another advantage. If there is a need for heating in a specific area within the factory, the device can be placed only in that area. Even if the entire space is heated, when there is a need for local heating (e.g. night shift), only that area is heated locally, thus saving energy.
