Energy terms . 2014.
Radiant heating — is a technology utilized for the heating of both indoor and outdoor areas. Radiant heating consists of radiant energy being emitted from a heat source.Radiant heating heats a building through radiant heat, rather than other conventional methods… … Wikipedia
Radiant barrier — Radiant barriers or reflective barriers work by reducing heat transfer by thermal radiation. All materials give off, or emit, energy by thermal radiation as a result of their temperature. The amount of energy emitted depends on the surface… … Wikipedia
radiant heating — n. a method of heating a space by means of radiation, as from electric coils, hot water or steam pipes, etc. installed in the floor or walls … English World dictionary
Radiant energy — Visible light (a form of radiant energy) scattered by fog in a forest. Radiant energy is the energy of electromagnetic waves.[1] The quantity of radiant energy may be calculated by integrating radiant flux (or power) with respect to time and … Wikipedia
radiant heating — 1. the means of heating objects or persons by radiation in which the intervening air is not heated. 2. a system for heating by radiation from a surface, esp. from a surface heated by means of electric resistance, hot water, etc. [1910 15] * * *… … Universalium
Earthen floor — An earthen floor An earthen floor, also called an adobe floor, is a floor made of dirt, raw earth, or other unworked ground materials. It is usually constructed, in modern times, with a mixture of sand, finely chopped straw and clay, mixed to a… … Wikipedia
Underfloor heating — Heat can be provided by circulating heated water or by electric cable, mesh, or film heaters.Underfloor heating can be used with concrete and wooden floors, with all types of floor covering (e.g., stone, tile, wood, vinyl, and carpet), and at… … Wikipedia
Cross-linked polyethylene — PEX redirects here. For other uses, see Pex (disambiguation). Cross linked polyethylene, commonly abbreviated PEX or XLPE, is a form of polyethylene with cross links. It is formed into tubing, and is used predominantly in hydronic radiant heating … Wikipedia
Central heating — unit A central heating system provides warmth to the whole interior of a building (or portion of a building) from one point to multiple rooms. When combined with other systems in order to control the building climate, the whole system may be a… … Wikipedia
Snowmelt system — A snowmelt system is used to remove snow and ice via embedded electric cables or hydronic PEX tubing. Common areas for snowmelt systems are: driveways, walkways, parking areas, stairways, loading docks, and around car washes. A snowmelt system is … Wikipedia
