Hot-air distribution in the floor heating
Czech University of Life Sciences Prague, Faculty of Engineering, Kamycka 129, CZ16521 Prague 6, Czech Republic;
Correspondence: kic@tf.czu.cz
Abstract:
The aim of this paper is to present results of measurement of hot-air floor heating system. The energy from fireplace directly heats the house near to the chimney and partly is distributed by the special ventilation under the floor in the whole heated room. The main principle is based on specially designed accumulative floors, consisting of a set of special chambers, which enable to heated air from the fireplace to flow through them. The layer of concrete floor is installed on the surface of these chambers. Hot-air can be intensively distributed around the house with time shift, but the air flow is not uniform and some places are warmer or colder. The results of measurements in the building showed that the accumulation in the floor compensates temperature differences. The result of proper application of this type of heating is a stable thermal comfort and saving of heating costs. Based on the results of measurements, practical recommendations for the design, installation and use of these types of heating were summarised in the conclusions.
Key words:
energy accumulation, fireplace, floor, temperature