Research and Development Test Centre
Working in conjunction with Warwick University, Thermoplane have launched a dedicated research and development test centre.
With a long term programme, we look to further develop material contents to improve the relationship between emitter and renewable technology.
Thermoplane Testing Bays
7 screed bays:
- 5 bays = Thermoplane
- 2 bays = Traditional
Each bay 2.4 x 1.2m and include 2 underfloor heating circuits per bay.
Pipe is 16mm x 2mm PexA at 200mm spacing (front loops), 150mm at back.
28 thermocouples connected to 4 data-loggers through a USB hub to Picotech software.
Each circuit has a thermocouple embedded above a pipe and one centred between pipes.
Primary heating is provided by an electric boiler supplying a buffer tank. Secondary circuits served by an actuated mixing valve which will govern flow temperature throughout tests. Screed binder Gyvlon
Objective
To better understand the relationship between mass and inertia in regards to:-
- Conductivity of screed
- Response above pipe
- Rate of response between pipes
- Derogation of heat between pipes
- Surface mapping of heat
- Retention of heat
