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A gas fired infra-red heating system emulates the suns radiant output.
Like the sun, the radiant tube emits infrared energy in all directions. Convection loses from a radiant tube which is not
covered by a reflector are great.
Reflectors positioned above the radiant tube direct the radiant
energy towards the floor area. The radiant energy is converted into heat when absorbed by objects in its path. The infra-red energy is absorbed by the building's heat sinks, i.e. concrete floors, machinery, fixtures, etc. This heat sink is what in turn re-radiates energy for the "warmth" that is felt in the surrounding air. Because stratification of air (difference between floor temperature and ceiling temperature) is significantly lower than conventional hot, forced air systems, the structure heat loss is greatly reduced resulting in large savings in heating dollars. |