Under the floor covering, piping systems that are wound or spiraled around each other to transfer heat. Compared to traditional radiators, underfloor heating requires a feed flow temperature that is substantially lower. In particular, solar thermal collector-based heating systems work well with underfloor heating systems. The trainer can serve as a heat source for a heat pump in the modular system in addition to acting as a heat sink when employed as an underfloor heating system. In this instance, the heat transport’s direction is reversed. A tank that can be filled with water surrounds the pipes if necessary. To measure the temperature on the feed and return pipes, sensors are put on the piping system. These temperatures and the measurement information from the integrated flow meter can be used to determine heat quantities and energy balances. For the stated modular combinations with the module, carefully prepared educational materials have been made. These resources lay out the fundamental concepts and offer a step-by-step manual for the experiments as part of the documentation for the modular system.
Specifications
- Heat sink or heat source for the modular system
- Flow meters and temperature sensors for determining the heat flows
- 3 selectable pipe lengths for heat transfer
- Tanks for cold or hot water
- Connections for transmitting measurement data to an external controller
Experiments
- Energy balance in systems that combine heating and domestic hot water production
- Heat transfer in an underfloor heating system
- Use of heat sources for heat pump systems
- Learning objectives of the modular system
