How does heating technology help with thermal comfort?

Thermal comfort: Key to feeling comfortable at home

Thermal comfort is one of the essential elements to feel good in your home or room, but do you really know how to achieve it?

Often, when designing a heating system, thermal comfort is not given the importance it deserves. Although you may not know much about it, it is a crucial aspect of improving your daily quality of life.

There are different methods to measure thermal comfort in a space.

What is thermal comfort?

Thermal comfort is a set of conditions such as air temperature, movement , and humidity, which make being in a space pleasant. Its measurement is subjective, as it depends on the sensation of thermal satisfaction of each person.

Depending on your needs, you can reduce energy costs while maintaining the maximum level of thermal comfort.

By designing your heating system, you will achieve:

• Reduce heat loss.
• Balance energy consumption.
• Increase energy savings.
• Improve the well-being and health of users.

What are the key parameters for optimal thermal comfort?

There are 6 principles of thermal comfort to consider when choosing or designing your heating system:

1. The type of clothing the wearer wears.
2. The temperature of the room.
3. The physical activity that is carried out in space.
4. The speed of the air inside the room.
5. The relative humidity of the space.
6. The average radiant temperature of the room.

According to the Leusden and Freymark standard, the ideal temperature for properly dressed healthy adults is 18-22 ºC. For people with respiratory problems or allergies, it is not recommended below 16 ºC. The sick, the elderly, young children or people with disabilities require a minimum of 20 ºC.

With a temperature set to 21 ºC in winter, you can maintain an optimal level of thermal comfort without increasing your energy costs.

Save energy by adjusting your temperature

Did you know that lowering the temperature by just 1°C can reduce your heating bill by up to £85 a year? Most of us won’t even notice that small difference.

We recommend keeping the air velocity below 0.1 m/s and the relative humidity between 40-70% for ideal thermal comfort.

Consequences of not maintaining these parameters:

• Poor sleep quality in rooms with high temperatures.
• Reduced productivity.
• Negative health impacts.

Thermal comfort is no longer just heat: it is well-being.

What does Rointe offer to achieve maximum thermal comfort?

Radiators designed for comfort and efficiency:

• High quality aluminum: It improves heat conduction and allows a constant increase in air temperature.
• Thermal stability: The internal thermal fluid ensures that the temperature remains stable.
• Uniform and efficient heating: Thanks to the thermal resistance located at the base of the radiator.
• Natural convection cycle: The air temperature rises gently as it passes through the radiator.

Patented technology: Fuzzy Logic Energy Control

All Rointe radiators and towel rails include patented energy-saving technologies, such as Fuzzy Logic Energy Control, designed to maximize your savings without reducing comfort.

How does Fuzzy Logic Energy Control work?

It analyzes thermal variations with an accuracy of ±0.1ºC, sending readings every minute to a microprocessor. This system ensures that the exact amount of energy needed for the heating element is used. The heat generated is transferred to the thermal fluid and aluminum, dispersing efficiently in the environment.

Key Benefits:

1. Energy saving:
   A consumption coefficient equivalent to 38% of the product’s rated power, which translates into less energy used to maintain the desired temperature.
2. Optimized efficiency:
   Increases energy savings by 6% compared to previous technologies.

Practical example:

A 990 W Rointe radiator with a consumption coefficient equivalent to 38% only needs 376 W to maintain a stable temperature, once the constant work rate has been reached.

Proven results:
In independent tests conducted by BSRIA, it was shown that a 1,430 W Rointe radiator with Optimizer Energy Plus technology only needed 572 W (40% of its rated power) to maintain a room at 21 ºC for 24 hours, with a variation of ± 0.25 ºC.