Seminar 54 -- Modeling Radiant Heating and Cooling Systems: Tools and Analysis ✓ Most Recent

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Radiant heating and cooling systems have been shown to effectively reduce the energy consumption of buildings while improving overall occupant comfort. Radiant floor cooling systems can also be effective in areas with high direct solar heat gain by absorbing. However, one of the challenges of incorporating a radiant system is properly and accurately modeling the system for energy usage and optimal comfort, especially when most engineers utilize applications designed around more conventional air-side systems. This session explores a number of tools that are available to effective model radiant systems. Case studies are also presented.

1. Evaluating Embedded Pipe Radiant Floor Cooling and Heating Panels Using Finite Element Analysis
Robert Bean, PL(Eng.) R.E.T., Member
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2. Overview of the Radiant Performance Explorer
Charles S. Barnaby, Member
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3. Using a Simulation Program to Emulate the Performance of a Radiant System
Peter Simmonds, Ph.D., Fellow ASHRAE
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