1.2.11 Cleaning the radiator surfaces
Description
When the radiator heats up, it causes the air around it to rise as it is heated, and this draws up dusty air from the floors. As the dust sticks on the radiators, it acts like a layer of insulation, which reduces the heat transfer efficiency of the radiators. This measure consists in cleaning this dust of the radiators.
Benefits
Obtain the maximum heat transfer efficiency of radiators
Simple process of cleaning
Limitations
Occupant acceptance
Operation and Maintenance (O&M) staff size, skill level, and budget need to be considered
Economic assessment
This measure has no associated cost, unless a company for the maintenance of the system is hired (from 200€ a year).
References and best practices
- Stainless steel maintenance:
www.theradiatorcentre.com/tech-sheets/9/The-Radiator-Centre_stainless-steel-maintenance_archos.pdf
CHARACTERIZATION
Environment or playable world:
Residential
Academic
Offices
All
Carried out by:
Public building users
Owners
Operators
All
Reduce consumption of:
Heating
Cooling
DHW
Lighting
Electric devices
Type of driver:
Physical environmental
Contextual
Psychological
Physiological
Social
Time framework:
- Short term
- Long term
Type of measure:
- Envelope
- HVAC
- DHW
- Lighting
- Electrical devices
- Other