Question

Radiant Heating Screen True/False: -Used to model supplementary heating -Do not use this screen to model dedicated radiant heating that is not part of the principal heating system.

A) True
B) False
C) True, but exceptions may apply
D) False, except for dedicated radiant heating

Answer 1

The Radiant Heating Screen is used for modeling supplementary heating systems and not dedicated radiant heating systems as part of the principal heating. The correct answer to whether it is limited in this way is 'True'. Solar heating excels in domestic applications but is less effective for electricity generation.

Step-by-step explanation:

The student's question refers to a Radiant Heating Screen, which is used in the context of modeling systems for heating in buildings. In response to the question, the correct option is True. Radiant Heating Screens are indeed used to model supplementary heating systems. They are not intended to model the main radiant heating systems that are dedicated to providing the principal heating. The purpose of these screens includes the simulation and analysis of supplementary heating provided, for example, by solar heat gains through windows, which is an application of capturing solar energy for heating purposes. It is worth noting that solar heating is effective for uses such as domestic hot water and home heating but is less suited for electricity generation or transport.