Floor Warming, Primary Heating, Snow Melting & Roof Deicing with PTC Heaters
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With a radiant heat system, the temperature profile associated with a forced-air system is switched around, and the entire floor becomes the radiator. The heat radiates from the floor, warming all of the objects in the room, and everything in the room gains a warm, comfortable feel to it. This course evaluates self-regulating polymer technology and the performance benefits of using PTC (positive temperature coefficient) heaters for energy-efficient floor warming, primary heating, snow melting, and roof deicing.
Upon completion of this course, the Learner should be able to:
- Discuss the underlying principles of heat transfer and the advantages of radiant heat in terms of its positive impact on occupant comfort levels.
- Compare the operation and installation of radiant heating systems and explain how PTC heaters can integrate seamlessly into the overall living space and provide an even distribution of heat without any unsafe or unpleasant hotspots.
- Explain how self-regulating polymer technology works and why PTC heaters can improve indoor air quality and occupant health and well-being.
- Discuss the energy efficiency and performance of PTC heaters and.the advantages of using PTC heaters for floor warming, primary heating, snow melting, and roof deicing.
Approximately 1 hour. Delivered online, at your own pace.
Presented by Monica Irgens on behalf of STEP HEAT. View the Privacy Policy .
Presenter Information
Name: Monica Irgens
Title: President, Electro Plastics, Inc. / STEP HEAT
Background: Monica Irgens is President of Electro Plastics, Inc., manufacturer of STEP HEAT Warmfloor® heating systems—a patented, low-voltage, self-regulating, PTC semi-conductive flat and thin heater. Monica has been active in the radiant heating industry for over 20 years. She was a member of the Radiant Panel Association for 15 years, including 8 years on the RPA Board of Directors and chairperson of the Electric Committee and the Green Committee. She wrote and presented the Electric Radiant Course for the RPA, a course on PTC Heating Technology for Architects, and the STEP HEAT Warmfloor Handbook. Monica is a certified IICRC Senior Floor Inspector and ATF Hard Surface Inspector. Monica is also a member of the USGBC and has been involved in the design of their company-owned building, which is LEED® registered. She keeps updated on all issues concerning green sustainability and energy efficiency including IAQ and the environment. Monica is a member of, and is working with UL and CSA on, the standards committees for electric radiant heating. Monica is fluent in English, French, and Spanish.
