Course project for thermal systems: model and analyze a hydronic radiant floor heating system for a residential floor layout. The work covers heat transfer through the slab, fluid-side convection, and pipe-loop sizing to meet a target room heat load. Additionaly we priced out every tube, fitting, and component as well as balancing efficiency with imediate and long term costs.
Steady-state simulations compare supply temperature, flow rate, and tubing spacing to evaluate floor surface temperatures and overall system performance. The full write-up is embedded below, with selected design and simulation plots from the report alongside it.
Simulation Plots
