The difference between heat and temperature.

How much do we really understand the difference between heat and temperature and how it is conducted?

If we think of a cup of hot tea, when we hold onto the cup it feels warm to the touch. Heat moves from the cup to my hand, showing us that warm things will heat cold things by the transfer of heat or heat energy.

So to explain, the cup of tea was hot in comparison to my hand. When I held the cup the molecules in my hand moved faster as heat energy flowed from the mug to my hand. As a result the mug had then less heat energy as this had been transferred to the colder item (my hand) and the molecules within the cup begins to move slower and will continue to decrease in temperature until the mug reaches the temperature of the room.

Two cold items can actually heat one another if you were to rub the two together. Heat is not a calorific object but a form of energy created by the movement of molecules in any object.

How do we measure the amount of heat energy that an object has?

Temperature is the measure of how much heat energy an object has.

These 3 statements are all correct

1.       The mug of tea has a higher temperature than my hand

2.       The molecules in the mug of tea are moving faster than the molecules in my hand

3.       Heat energy will flow in the direction from the tea to my hand (not vice versa)

Heat can be transferred in one of 3 forms:

·         Conduction

·         Convection

·         Radiation

 

Heat conduction or thermal conduction is the process where heat is transferred within a body due to the collision of neighbouring particles. For example:

A child that has been out in the snow all day, comes into the house and cuddles up to his mother to keep warm. This is because the heat is transferred from the mothers’ body to his body using conduction.

Heat convection occurs when heat is transferred through a liquid or gas by the hotter material moving into a cooler area

Boiling water is a great example of everyday convection. Heat passes from the burner into the pot, heating the water from the bottom. The hot water then rises and the cooler water moves down to replace it causing a circular motion.

Radiation

The term radiation refers to energy that travels through space or matter in the form of energetic waves or particles (called infrared light). When radiation occurs, waves move out in all directions from the producer of the energy.

For example when you park your car when you arrive at work on a sunny day with no shade, the car will heat up throughout the day as the energy from the sun is transferred to the car which is held by the vehicle and released throughout the day, making the car extremely warm when you enter it. 

We can use all of these forms of heat transfer to warm us, when we are cold. In a work environment you conduction would not really be used as a good form would be to use a hot water bottle.

Convection is often used in warehouse heating and factory heating in the form of industrial warm air heaters. Warm air heating works by pulling the cold air within the building and pushing it over the heat exchanger where the cold air is heated and then pushed out via a fan into the building, where the air is distributed around the building until the room reaches the required temperature.

Radiation is often used when considering garden centre heating using infrared radiant heaters. These work by heating the objects in the room, rather than the air and releasing the heat energy during the day, helping to maintain a comfortable temperature for the employees, customers and a perfect environment for plant growth.

Heaters Wholesale specialise in providing high quality industrial heating solutions across the U.K. Including warm air heating for your factory, or radiant heaters for your garden centre.  

Industrial and Commercial Heating Solutions

Every business needs heating – whether to secure the welfare of your hard working employees, or to protect expensive equipment from damp and cold conditions. To ensure you have the correct heating solution to meet these needs, it is advised that you contact a professional team such as Dale Heating Services. We have a vast portfolio of experience in the industry, which has been fundamental in our development as a reputed supplier of commercial and industrial heating.

Sourcing the right heating system for your business premises is a very important decision, and one that is made significantly harder due to the numerous variables, which need to be accounted for. One way this decision could be made easier is by contacting a fully qualified gas safe engineer to gain a valuable insight into the systems available, and to ensure the safety of your installations

The main forms of industrial heating are Warm Air Heating and Radiant Heaters.

One of the great advantages of investing in a warm air heating system from Heaters Wholesale is the combination of high quality heating for the colder seasons with a reliable air conditioning system for the summer months. These warm air systems also known as HVAC, or Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning.

In an industrial building, such as an auto body shop where there is a need for sufficient ventilation, warm air can easily be lost and have a huge impact on the indoor temperature of your premises. To combat this, radiant heating could be the solution that suits you, as the unique method by which it warms the objects and people within the room mean that there is no heat loss – which in turn makes it a very efficient form of heating.

Radiant heating works by warming up the objects within a room rather than the air, and it is because of this that the heat is not excessively lost.

Dale Heating Services not only specialise in the installation of various types of heating equipment, we also maintain and repair your system.

If you would like more information on how you could improve the efficiency of your heating equipment then contact a member of our friendly customer services team, who will be happy to assist you.

Warm Air Heating questions answered

You know that feeling of dread?

 Getting out of your nice cosy bed in the morning, to a cold house.in the knowledge that shortly after, you will be arriving at work to that freezing factory, or wintry warehouse.

When you’re cold at work that is the only thing that you can think about, meaning it’s much harder to concentrate on your work.

You may be considering installing energy efficient industrial heating equipment but have so many questions that you don’t know where to begin.

Here are a few of our most frequently asked questions and answers, to assist you with your decision

Why is it so important that I get it right?

There are many factors to consider when attempting heating your warehouse such as;

  ü  Size – are you sure that you have the right system to heat the required space. If your heating is oversized you could be using more energy than you need to, or if the system is too small then only that specific area will be heated.

  ü  Space – if there is a small corner in your warehouse that you are not using then maybe you could think about installing a free standing cabinet warm air heater. As these have higher outputs, you may not need as many heaters installed, this will not only save you money on your installation but also on your maintenance, as you have less heaters and will require no access equipment. If space is an issue, then maybe you could consider suspended warm air heating equipment.

 

If these factors are not taken into consideration you could pay too much on your heating fuel costs.

 

What fuel do these heaters use?

 

        ü  Free standing warm air heaters are available in oil, gas or LPG

        ü  Suspended warm air heating is available in natural gas or LPG.

 

What if I want an oil heater but I don’t have the space for a free standing heater?

 

        ü  Although it is more popular to install these heaters on the floor it may be possible to suspend the oil fired heater to the wall.

 

How often do these units require a service?

 

        ü  It is advised that these units are serviced every 12 months. This is to assist the longevity of the heaters lifespan, and to detect any underlying faults that may be present. A summer service is usually recommended as these faults would be detected before the winter and could prevent a breakdown when you need them most.

 

What types of buildings can warm air heating be installed?

 

Warm air heating is quite versatile and can be used when considering

 

        ü  Warehouse Heating

        ü  Retail and showrooms

        ü  Auto body shops and repair centres

        ü  Factory heating

        ü  Sports facilities

        ü  Garden centres’ and greenhouses’ and many more

 

 

The answers should only be used as a guideline and a qualified technician that holds all of the relevant qualifications to work on commercial and industrial heating equipment must be consulted prior to any installation. This is to ensure the safety and design of your installation, as each application is different an individual site survey must be carried out, to create a comfortable and safe environment for you, your staff and your customers.

Dale Heating Services can provide a free site survey with highly qualified personnel that are trained to the highest standards and possess all the relevant qualifications to work on heating equipment in a commercial or industrial environment.

The difference between Warm Air Heating and Radiant Heaters

 

The problems that you always seem to face when considering which type of heating equipment you should use is, how do you know which equipment is best?

The simple answer is there is no better heater; it really is a question of what your individual requirements are as a business.

For example if you have a garage or a workshop, you may have to repeatedly open the shutters and or doors, and then Radiant Heaters could be the solution for you.

This is because as Radiant Heaters work like the sun, they do not heat the air they heat the objects, people, walls and floors in the room and those objects retain the heat and release it throughout the day. Maintaining a comfortable temperature throughout your working day.

Radiant Heaters are also a popular choice for Garden Centres and Greenhouses.

This is because amongst the many benefits, radiant heaters reduce the risk of plant disease as the condensation and moisture in the greenhouse evaporates significantly quicker reducing the damp environment that is required for plant disease to develop. 

As they are installed from the ceiling, the reduce obstruction and save valuable workspace.

Warm Air Heating is a popular choice when considering

• Factory Heating
• Warehouse Heating

• Retail Premises and Showroom Heating

This is because warm air heating units are not only useful in the winter, but they can also be used as air movement during the warm summer months, meaning less appliances required which could save you money on installation and maintenance.

Warm Air Heaters can be suspended units either to the wall or on the ceiling. They are also available in Free Standing Cabinet Heaters. These are ideal if you require industrial heating to one large workspace, as they are available in higher outputs and burner options this will reduce the need for multiple appliances.

The above are just guidelines, it is possible to install warm air heating to garden centres or radiant heaters when considering warehouse heating Before you choose your industrial heating equipment you should always seek advice from a fully qualified engineer or technician, as each heater must be designed to meet the individual needs of your business so that it can create a safe and comfortable environment for you your staff and you customers.

As the winter approaches and the cold weather arrives make sure you are making the right decision when choosing your industrial heating requirements.

Why Choose Cabinet Warm Air Heating for your Factory or Warehouse

Benefits of Cabinet Warm Air Heating

Confused about Factory or Warehouse Heating?

Whether it’s industrial heating for your factory or warehouse warm air heating is a popular choice for industrial and commercial premises.

What are Cabinet Warm air Heaters?

Cabinet Heaters are normally floor standing heaters that are suitable when considering factory heating, warehouse heating, garden centres and workshops. They have a larger range of burners and outputs meaning that they are beneficial when heating a larger building, which could result in cheaper installations as you will require less units, this will also save you money on the maintenance of your warm air heating.

 There are many benefits of installing Free Standing Cabinet warm air heating such as

 

       ·         The heat is generated from ground level – as heat rises cabinet heaters can be 
                beneficial as they are floor standing the heat starts at ground level, reducing warming time

·         Can be floor standing or suspended horizontally to the wall

·         Over  91% efficient

·         They are available in a wide variety of outputs and burner options – This is ideal if you would like to heat a large warehouse space. Larger outputs could reduce your installation and maintenance costs due reducing the number of heaters and access equipment required.

·         Effective heat distribution- allowing the building to keep a consistent and comfortable temperature.

·         As this type of warm air heating is mostly floor standing, this will reduce service costs as no access equipment will be required.

·         Available in Gas, LPG  and Oil

The Benefits of Radiant Heaters

Out of site, out of mind?

Does that turn of phrase sound familiar? Heating is not something that we think about until it breaks down or requires replacement.
If we don't think about it, we don't really research the matter either, until its too late. Timing is critical, especially once the winter sets in.

With that in mind it would be helpful to know all the facts when deciding what type of heater that you require, which will save you time, when it's needed the most.

Radiant Heaters are a popular choice for

• Auto body shops
• Showrooms
• Retail
• Industrial heating
• Factory heating

There are a few reasons why.

Reduced Heat Loss

Rather than heating air, Radiant Heaters heat the objects in the room. These, objects absorb the heat and transfer it to their surroundings, maintaining their temperature throughout the day. This helps to create a comfortable environment for you, your staff and your customers.

The Reduction of Plant Disease in Garden Centres' and Greenhouses'

2 of the most common causes of plat disease, are plant wetness and humidity. Low intensity Radiant Heaters can assist the grower with humidity control, as the keep the temperature above air temperature. Thereby allowing surface moisture to evaporate significantly quicker than with conventional heaters, helping mitigate conditions that promote plant disease.

More Productive Use of Space

Radiant Heaters are a popular choice when considering warehouse heating. In these environments, space is usually very limited. Radiant Heaters are suspended from the ceiling, away from any materials and without taking up valuable workspace. This also applies when considering Factory Heating and various other applications such as retail facilities and showrooms.

Ease of Maintenance

Radiant Heaters as with all heating systems, require regular maintenance, to extend heater life and maintain heater efficiency. Since the entire length of the heater is visible, some of the maintenance can be conducted during normal activities, which could reduce disruption to the business when conducting the annual service.