Radiant Cooling

What capacity can you expect? 
The capacity of a radiant cooling system depends on factors such as insulation, pipe spacing, floor construction and indoor air temperatures. Under optimal design conditions, capacities of a floor system up to 16 Btu/h∙ft² can be achieved, with more typical capacities in the 8 to 12 Btu/h∙ft² range. Ceiling systems can achieve nearly double this output.

What about condensation? 
Control of humidity and entering water temperature eliminates potential for condensation.  By following ASHRAE Standards 55 and 62.1, you prevent the conditions that would allow condensation to form on radiantly cooled surfaces.
 

Where does it work best?
Radiant cooling works best in a tightly sealed building that integrates radiant with a downsized, optimized forced-air system to meet the building’s fresh air requirements. New commercial construction is the best project for radiant cooling.

How can you get optimum results?
A radiant cooling system is designed similarly to a radiant heating system, with minor adjustments in pipe diameter and pipe spacing.  By using an integrated design team approach including architects, engineers and contractors from the early phases of your project design, your building will realize superior energy performance with REHAU radiant heating and cooling systems.