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RADIANT HEATING [1 record]

Record 1 2005-09-07

English

Subject field(s)
  • Heating
DEF

Heating which results from heat transmitted by radiation, as contrasted with heat transmitted by conduction or convection.

OBS

radiation: The transmission of heat through space by means of electromagnetic waves; the heat energy passes through the air between the source and the heated body without heating the intervening air appreciably.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Chauffage
DEF

Chauffage dans lequel la chaleur est transmise par rayonnement d'ondes électromagnétiques.

CONT

Un système de chauffage par rayonnement [à partir du sol] produit de la chaleur dans le plancher ou en-dessous. Ce type de système chauffe les objets plutôt que l'air ambiant, un peu comme lorsque vous vous réchauffez au soleil. Il existe trois types de système de chauffage par rayonnement à partir du sol : à l'eau, à l'électricité et à l'air.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Calefacción
DEF

Calefacción de un material mediante radiación térmica originada por un emisor caliente.

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