radiant energy
111Room heater burning gas, oil, and kerosene — Any of the following heating equipment: circulating heaters, convectors, radiant gas heaters, space heaters, or other nonportable room heaters that may or may not be connected to a flue, vent, or chimney. U.S. Dept. of Energy, Energy… …
112Steam or hot-water system — Either of two types of a central space heating system that supplies steam or hot water to radiators, convectors, or pipes. The more common type supplies either steam or hot water to conventional radiators, baseboard radiators, convectors,… …
113Waste heat recovery — Any conservation system whereby some space heating or water heating is done by actively capturing byproduct heat that would otherwise be ejected into the environment. In commercial buildings, sources of water heat recovery include… …
114radiantflux — radiant flux n. The rate of flow of radiant energy. * * * …
115Cooling load temperature difference — (CLTD) A value used in cooling load calculations for the effective temperature difference (delta T) across a wall or ceiling, which accounts for the effect of radiant heat as well as the temperature difference. California Energy Comission.… …
116Hydronic heating — A system that heats a space using hot water which may be circulated through a convection or fan coil system or through a radiant baseboard or floor system. California Energy Comission. Dictionary of Energy Terms …
117radiantenergy — radiant energy n. Energy transferred by radiation, especially by an electromagnetic wave. * * * …
118Reflective Coatings — Materials with various qualities that are applied to glass windows before installation. These coatings reduce radiant heat transfer through the window and also reflects outside heat and a portion of the incoming solar energy, thus reducing heat …
119x-radiation — Radiant energy from an x ray tube. SEE ALSO: x ray. * * * x ra·di·a·tion n, often cap X 1) exposure to X rays 2) radiation composed of X rays …
120Baseboard Radiator — A type of radiant heating system where the radiator is located along an exterior wall where the wall meets the floor …
