Heating system

A heating system is a mechanism for maintaining temperatures at an acceptable level; by using thermal energy within a home, office, or other dwelling. ^[1]

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1. 6 relations: Boiler, Central heating, Heating plant, Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning, Radiator, Solar energy.

Boiler

A boiler is a closed vessel in which fluid (generally water) is heated.

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Central heating

A central heating system provides warmth to a number of spaces within a building from one main source of heat.

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Heating plant

A heating plant, also called a physical plant, or steam plant, generates thermal energy in the form of steam for use in district heating applications.

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Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning

Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) is the use of various technologies to control the temperature, humidity, and purity of the air in an enclosed space.

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Radiator

A radiator is a heat exchanger used to transfer thermal energy from one medium to another for the purpose of cooling and heating.

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Solar energy

Solar energy is radiant light and heat from the Sun that is harnessed using a range of technologies such as solar power to generate electricity, solar thermal energy (including solar water heating), and solar architecture.

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References

[1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heating_system

Also known as Space heating.

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