Measurement of Heating Installations

Abstract

Space heating within buildings can be achieved by three main methods, namely:

• (1) Hot water in pipes as the transfer medium between the heat source and the heat-emitting equipment.

• (2) Warmed air in ducts as the transfer medium between the heat source and the warm air outlets.

• (3) Electrical heating which comprises electrical wiring and electrical heating appliances emitting heat at the required location.

As these three methods involve completely different technologies and installation techniques they are separately measured under SMM7. This chapter will cover those installations based on hot water while the warm-air-based systems are covered in Chapter 6, and electrical heating is covered in Chapter 7.