Building Services Engineering 5th Edition Handbook

4 Heating
Learning objectives
Study of this chapter will enable the reader to:
1. state the applications for hot-water radiators, natural and fan convectors, embedded
pipe radiant panel systems and overhead radiant panels;
2. discuss the use of centralized and decentralized forms of heating system;
3. state the applications for electrical heaters such as radiators, convectors and thermal
storage radiators;
4. demonstrate the use of under floor and ceiling heating systems utilizing electrical
energy;
5. apply appropriate heat emitters to the user’s needs;
6. explain the use of warm-air heating methods;
7. understand the low-, medium- and high-pressure classifications and applications for
water heating systems;
8. understand schematic pipe layouts and pump positioning;
9. design hot-water pipe systems;
10. understand the requirements of oil-firing equipment;
11. have an understanding of combustion;
12. describe flues for oil boilers;
13. calculate the room air temperature to be found during a commissioning test on a
heating system;
14. understand the principles of electrical power generation and the use of combined
heat and power plant;
15. describe the uses of district heating system;
16. understand the uses of a BEMS and its terminology;
17. differentiate between local control and overall supervision;
18. understand how a computer system enhances the engineer’s work.