Essays about: "Underfloor heating"

Found 5 essays containing the words Underfloor heating.

  1. 1. Analysis and simultaion of underfloor heating system for bathrooms in Swedish buildings

    University essay from Högskolan i Gävle/Energisystem och byggnadsteknik

    Author : Andreu Fàbregas; [2023]
    Keywords : underfloor heating system; insulation; heating loss; energy use; building energy balance; transmission loss;

    Abstract : The pursuit of reducing energy consumption and enhancing thermal efficiency across various sectors to foster sustainable practices has gained significant prominence in recent years, driven by the global environmental crisis. Sweco consultancy has undertaken a study focusing on underfloor heating systems for bathrooms in low-energy buildings located in Sweden. READ MORE

  2. 2. Energy-efficient HVAC solution-sets for low-energy apartment buildings in Nordic climates - An analysis of an affordable housing project

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för Energi och byggnadsdesign; Lunds universitet/Institutionen för arkitektur och byggd miljö

    Author : Laurence Gibbons; [2021]
    Keywords : Heating; Ventilation; Free cooling; Borehole; Ground source heat pump; Compact unit; Solar thermal collector; District heating; Underfloor heating; Radiators; Convectors; Thermal energy storage; Norway; Sweden; Finland.; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : To meet the aims of the Paris climate agreement, it is necessary to reduce energy use in buildings. Efficient HVAC systems are a critical part in achieving a low delivered energy use. READ MORE

  3. 3. Comparison of heating system : focusing on costs

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Institutionen för tillämpad fysik och elektronik

    Author : Pierre Lagerqvist; [2019]
    Keywords : ;

    Abstract : The purpose of this report was to compare different types of commonly occurring waterborne heating systems to see which of the alternatives has the lowest total cost in terms of materials and labor costs. The work is based on a reconstruction of an ongoing project of the rescue station in Varberg Municipality in Halland County. READ MORE

  4. 4. Energy efficiency in a renovated modern office with activity-based work style

    University essay from Högskolan i Gävle/Energisystem och byggnadsteknik

    Author : Jesper Olausson; [2019]
    Keywords : DCV; energy efficiency; Closed-loop duct; thermal insulation supply ducts; Air conditioning; underfloor heating; energy audit; behovsstyrd ventilation; energieffektivitet; ringmatad ventilation; isolering av tilluftskanaler; komfortkyla; golvvärme; miljöbyggnad; energikartläggning;

    Abstract : During renovation Ljusåret 2 was converted to a modern office with an activity based work style (ABW) with a Demand Controlled Volume (DCV) ventilation system connected to a closed-loop duct. Cooling is provided through air handling units and active water based beams, the underfloor heating system was kept. READ MORE

  5. 5. Building energy pre-design based on multi-criteria decision analysis

    University essay from Högskolan i Gävle/Energisystem

    Author : Elisavet Sandalidi; [2017]
    Keywords : decision-making; building components; multi-criteria decision analysis; residential building; energy pre-design; interests; stakeholders;

    Abstract : The successful energy design of buildings requires that special attention be paid to the conceptual stage. However, it is a difficult task to find the most promising design alternatives satisfying several conflicting criteria. READ MORE