Comparison of Radiator and Under Floor Heating Systems in North Cyprus

ABSTRACT: The main objective of the present study is to investigate the differences between the heating technologies and propose the ones suitable for North Cyprus. Nowadays, mostly used heating systems are to provide people using the space with comfortable and clean inner-space air with an acceptable quality. The main objective in space with artificial heating is to enable people to live in hygienic and comfortable living spaces at minimum energy cost. The performance of the heating system in terms of thermal comfort and energy efficiency are the determining factors in choosing such systems. Climate conditions, the space heating mechanism of the system, fuel type, usage type and function of the space, the thermal isolation features of the space are the variables affecting the performance of the heating system. The present study compares the radiator heating systems with the underfloor heating systems in terms of energy efficiency, thermal comfort and application techniques. As a result of the literature review and the calculations, when the radiator heating systems are compared with underfloor heating systems; it was concluded that the underfloor heating systems are the most appropriate heating system for the human thermal-physiological needs. Law of physics proves that the uniform heat most suitable for human anatomy rises from ground surfaces. Underfloor heating systems are the most ideal for human thermal comfort as the heat rise from the ground. Underfloor heating systems are the systems that use energy most efficienctly and economically when applied with heat pump and renewable energy resources; as well as energy efficiency due to their low-temperature fluid heat. It was also concluded that, with the right application techniques, the most durable heating system is the underfloor heating. Keywords: Thermal comfort, energy efficiency, application technique, renewable energy, radiator heating system, underfloor heating system. …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………