water heating system
1Water heating — is a thermodynamic process using an energy source to heat water above its initial temperature. Typical domestic uses of hot water are for cooking, cleaning, bathing, and space heating. In industry, both hot water and water heated to steam have… …
2hot water heating system — System in which water is circulated through heating coils …
3Distributed/point-of-use water-heating system — A system for heating hot water, for other than space heating purposes, which is located at more than one space within a building. A point of use water heater is located at the faucet and heats water only as required for immediate use. Because… …
4Centralized water heating system — Equipment, to heat and store water for other than space heating purposes, which provides hot water from a single location for distribution throughout a building. A residential type tank water heater is a good example of a centralized water… …
5Radiant Heating System — A heating system where heat is supplied (radiated) into a room by means of heated surfaces, such as electric resistance elements, hot water (hydronic) radiators, etc …
6solar heating system — water boiler that uses the energy of the sun in order to heat the water …
7Combined hydronic space/water heating — a system in which both space heating and domestic water heating are provided by the same water heater(s). California Energy Comission. Dictionary of Energy Terms …
8heating — I Process of raising the temperature of an enclosed space. Heat can be delivered by convection, radiation, and thermal conduction. With the exception of the ancient Romans, who developed a form of central heating, most cultures relied on direct… …
9water heater — noun a heater and storage tank to supply heated water • Syn: ↑hot water heater, ↑hot water tank • Hypernyms: ↑heater, ↑warmer, ↑tank, ↑storage tank • Hyponyms: ↑ …
10Heating equipment — Any equipment designed and/or specifically used for heating ambient air in an enclosed space. Common types of heating equipment include: central warm air furnace, heat pump, plug in or built in room heater, boiler for steam or hot water heating …
