Knowing the type of loads will help you to design your house or building in such way that minimizes the type of load by using better materials, orientation of the house or roofing that reflects radiation or simply by planting trees nearby..
study showed that the radiation heat from the sun contributes more than 25% of the total load in house.
Some of the solar rays are reflected, some cause the temperature to elevate and is transmitted to the interior.
Heat is also transmitted between the interior and exterior of the building through ceiling, partitions and floors when there is temperature difference between both faces.
portion of the transmitted rays heat up the glass and some enter the interior where it's reflected by blinds or curtains.
portion of the rays go into the interior and heat up the space causing the temperature to rise..
In environment, person contributes about 50 kcal h of latent heat and 50 kcal h of sensible heat giving total heat of 100 kcal hr..
Alora Bopray is digital content producer for the home warranty, HVAC, and plumbing categories at Today's Homeowner.
Alora wrote as writer for dozens of home improvement clients and informed homeowners about the industry as writer for EcoWatch.
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