Heating design in Kyiv
A complex approach
Professional team
Quality materials
Optimal value for money
When you need a heating project
If you want to install a durable, high-quality, energy-efficient heating system that will interact with other engineering systems and is invisible in design, then creating a heating system project is a must.
By ordering this service from Alter Air, you will receive:
- A competent choice of the type of heating system, considering the wishes and budget of the client, as well as the technical characteristics of the housing.
- Selection of equipment, according to the results of technical calculations.
- Designing the heat supply of an apartment or a private house using the least resistance path of the system, which reduces the cost of installation work and material for the future system.
- Integration of the heating system into the design. All steps are agreed with the client or the designer.
- The design of the heating system will show the look of the future system and how much work it requires.
It is necessary to think about design before the start of repairs or at the stage of construction of a country house, since the implementation of the heating system involves many installation works.
The heating project must be ready before the installation of the system.
What documents are included in the project
Thermotechnical calculation
Thermotechnical calculation allows you to find out the coefficient of thermal conductivity, which indicates how much heat the building releases to the outdoors. This calculation considers the technical characteristics of the building (the materials from which it is made: foundation, roof, external walls, double-glazed windows, etc.).
Based on the data obtained, you can find out the heat loss of the building and proceed with the selection of equipment and a heat source for the heating system.
Set of drawings
- Plan or plans with heating (with the arrangement of all equipment, pipes, underfloor heating etc.).
- Sheet with a basic heat balance diagram of the furnace.
- A sheet with drawings of the furnace (plan of the room with the arrangement of equipment, development drawings of walls with the arrangement of equipment, pipelines, shut-off, and control valves).
- Axonometric heating schemes (not in all cases).
- Sheets with tasks for electricians to connect all the necessary equipment, indicating: power, voltage, number of amperes per circuit breaker, number of electrical cables and their cross-section.
- Sheets with tasks for builders to make holes in walls and structural floors for the passage of heating pipes.
- Sheets with tasks for builders for implementing sewerage system and water supply.
Equipment specification
Based on the data obtained from the calculations, a commercial offer is created. This implies an estimate with an approximate calculation of the budget, which at the end may differ by a maximum of 15% up or down. The documentation will provide complete information about the equipment and piping of the heating system.
The need for design
Heating design is the first and one of the most important stages in creating a high-quality, durable, and most importantly safe engineering system for your home. Creating design drawings and calculations will allow you to find out not only the cost of the future heating system, but also the location of all equipment and piping systems, as well as select a heat source.
Development of a heating system for a country house, cottage, or apartment will help you avoid mistakes during installation:
- damage to the interior design;
- decrease in the efficiency of the heating system;
- reducing the working life of equipment;
- reduced security, etc.
The heating project is not only a calculation for the selection of equipment that will compensate for the heat loss of the house, but also an analysis of the conditions in which the system will operate.
What design is
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QUALITATIVE RESULT
Heating design makes it possible not only to visualize the system as much as possible, but also to make accurate calculations and select the equipment of the required power. Project documentation includes: drawings with diagrams, sections, precise calculations and indications of dimensions, and location of elements of the heating system, etc. In addition, the project contains a specification - a task for related specialists.
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COORDINATION WITH INTERIOR DESIGN
Collaboration with designers and architects allows the implementation of an efficient and aesthetically pleasing system. The constant coordination between specialists will speed up the process of creating a project, while the client will receive the best result.
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COORDINATION OF ALL WORKS WITH "SUBCONTRACTORS"
To implement a heating project at the facility, several specialists or companies often work all at once; each has its area of responsibility. The result of the work performed depends on the interaction of all specialists. Alter Air provides assignments and specifications for all subcontractors. This allows you to avoid mistakes and delays during work, and achieve the best result.
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INTEGRATION WITH OTHER ENGINEERING SYSTEMS
The Alter Air company has specialist engineers from all corresponding areas: ventilation; conditioning; heating; water purification and water treatment; plumbing; sewerage, etc. This allows you to create a comprehensive heating project and integrate systems into each other. This approach is an absolute advantage of our company. As a result, you will receive the implementation of all climate systems, while saving your time and effort.
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BUDGETING
Heating design makes it possible to calculate an exact estimate before the start of installation work, within the allocated budget. Alter Air always offers several options for implementing the system to choose the most suitable and comfortable one. With the documentation package, you will get a complete understanding of the cost of the heating system and will be able to plan your expenses.
Heating systems we use
Water with forced circulation
In the modern world, only forced circulation of the heat carrier in the heating system is used. The main feature of this type of system is the use of a circulation pump for forced transportation of the heat carrier.
Basically, a forced circulation heating system consists of:
- heat source (boiler, heat pump, solar collector, etc.) piping systems;
- heating devices (fan coil units, radiators, convectors, etc.);
- expansion tank;
- circulation pump, etc.
Air heating
Air heating is a system where air is used as a heat carrier. The following can be used as a heat source: a gas generator, an electric heating element, a heat pump, etc. This type of heating system is mainly used in administrative buildings, shopping centers, offices, and restaurants.
How it works. The system has a heat source that generates heat. Next, the heat is transferred to the air, which moves through the duct system, thanks to superchargers, and through the air diffusers enters the premises, thereby heating them.
The air heating system operated on the principle of recirculation. This implies that 70% of the indoor air is used for heating, and 30% is adding fresh air to the mixture.
Disadvantages of air heating:
- Air supply is at the top of the room, and according to the laws of physics, warm air always moves up. This means that heat accumulates under the ceiling, and the lower part of the room does not warm up well.
- For high-quality space heating, a large amount of air is needed. Accordingly, air ducts with a large cross-section are used, which makes the ceilings significantly lower and increases the cost of implementing the system (more material is used).
- Low inertia. This implies that when the system is turned off for a short period of time, the room will quickly cool down and the parameters of a comfortable microclimate will be violated.
Air heating is not used in residential buildings and apartments.
Electrical
An electric boiler is a device for heating a heat carrier in a piping system using electricity.
The electric boiler performs the following functions:
- room heating;
- domestic hot water heating.
In the electric heating system can be used:
Electric heating is considered if there is no gas-main on the site. Since, laying a gas pipeline will be an expensive solution.
Disadvantages of electric heating:
- Low efficiency (coefficient of performance). When consuming 1 kW of electricity, the electric boiler produces 0.9 kW. Compared to other heat sources, such as an air-to-water heat pump (from 1 kW it delivers 3 kW) or ground source heat pump (from 1 kW to 6 kW), an electric boiler is less efficient.
- In case of a power outage, consumers will be left without hot water and heating.
- Power failures in the network, which can lead to the shutdown of the electric boiler.
- Limited amount of electricity supply to the house.
Heating with a heat pump
The heat pump is multifunctional equipment for the implementation of a comfortable microclimate throughout the year. With the correct implementation of the heating system, you will receive an energy-efficient and economic climate system.
The device performs three functions:
1. heating in winter;
2. cooling during the warm period;
3. water heating for hot water supply.
Types of heat pumps:
- Air-to-air heat pump – performs the function of cooling or heating the premises, but during operation it can bring discomfort to the residents, since the air is distributed unevenly throughout the volume of the room. This equipment uses low-grade heat of outdoor air and uses indoors air as a heat carrier.
- Air-to-water heat pump -performs 3 functions: domestic hot water supply, heating and cooling of the home. The device, as well as the previous version, uses the energy of the outside air, however, water acts as a heat carrier.
- Ground source heat pump-
has all three functions, but compared to an air heat pump, installation is an expensive solution, since a lot of additional work is necessary (drilling wells, installing geothermal probes, soil analysis, etc.).
Heat pumps are well-known for their high efficiency, so they are in great demand among consumers.
- Air heat pump with 1 kW of electricity provides 3 kW of heat;
- Ground source heat pump with 1 kW of electricity – up to 6 kW of heat.
However, to achieve such efficiency, the following conditions must be fulfilled:
- Your home must meet the specifications for energy-efficient housing. This means that external structures (foundation, roof, external walls) must be thermally insulated and high-quality double-glazed windows must be installed.
- There must be supply and exhaust ventilation with heat recovery, which will reduce the load on the heating system. Since the recuperator uses the heat of the exhaust air to heat the supply air.
- There must be an underfloor heating system with coverage of 100% of the housing area.
- Using of fancoil units. A fancoil unit is a versatile device that can be used for home cooling and heating. It is significant that the heat pump performs all its functions. If you use a radiator instead of a fan coil unit, then it will be impossible to implement cooling in the house. In addition, the heat pump will lose some of its potential.
Heating with a gas boiler
- Atmospheric.
- Turbocharged.
- Condensing.
The best solution among gas boilers is a condensing type boiler.
A condensing boiler is equipment with an operating principle based on the condensation process. Thus, instead of throwing combustion products out, the device stores and uses water vapor in the system as an additional source of energy. As a result, we get an efficiency above 100%.
Advantages:
- High efficiency (condensate is used).
- The system will be able to provide home heating at an outside temperature of -22 ℃ at full capacity.
- Presence of weather-dependent function. Thanks to the sensor on the street, the power of the boiler is regulated, respectively, the set temperature inside the premises is maintained.
- Automatic temperature control. The temperature in the room is controlled time-wise, using temperature sensors inside the room.
If you are interested in learning about other types of gas boilers, we recommend that you read the article “Gas or electric – which boiler is better and more cost-efficient”.
Heating with solid fuel boiler
Solid fuel boiler is equipment for space heating. Thermal energy is obtained by burning solid raw materials (coal, wood, briquettes, etc.). In the modern world, where natural resources are especially valued, the use of a solid fuel boiler is not in great demand. In addition, there are other difficulties:
- expensive raw materials, since the material must have a high density;
- moisture content of the product must not exceed 30%. It is necessary to provide a separate room for the storage of raw materials.
Hybrid systems
A hybrid heating system is implemented using several heat sources (two or more). Such a system is used when the main heat source is not enough.
What equipment combinations can be used?
- Heat pump + gas boiler.
- Heat pump + electric boiler.
- Solid fuel boiler + electric boiler.
- Solid fuel boiler + gas boilers.
For a more profound understanding of hybrid heating systems, we recommend reading the article “Combined heating system – the choice and price of a mixed system for the home”.
Heating design services from Alter Air
Heating system project
What we are doing
After the stage of collecting information, Alter Air specialists begin to implement the project.
- We make calculations: thermotechnical, heat losses and heat gains.
- We develop drawings.
- We select a heat source and heating equipment.
- We create a client offer with the cost of the entire heating system.
What you get
1. General project data (list of project sheets, climatic data of the region, list of standards used in the project, room temperatures, heat loss data, data on maximum power consumption), description of systems and their characteristics.
2. Plan of the heating system, where you can find the following:
- all heating devices;
- piping system;
- underfloor heating system, etc.
3. Sheet with a basic heat balance diagram of the furnace.
4. Drawings of the furnace with:
- specified arrangement of equipment;
- with development drawings of the walls, where the equipment, pipelines, shut-off, and control equipment are located.
5. Axonometric schemes of heating (if necessary).
6. Sheets with the task for:
- electricians to connect all the necessary equipment, indicating the power, voltage, number of electrical cables, etc.
- builders to make holes in walls and ceilings for heating pipes, sewerage, and water supply.
Required stages
Thermotechnical calculation
Thanks to thermotechnical calculation, the thermophysical characteristics of enclosing structures are found out. Then, heat losses and heat gains are calculated, and the heat output of the heating system is calculated.
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Thermotechnical calculation
Hydraulic calculation
Hydraulic calculation implies: calculation of hydraulic resistance; selection of the section of pipelines; hydraulic piping; selection of shut-off and control valves, etc.
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Hydraulic calculation
Feasibility study (FS)
Often, a feasibility study is done before the design phase to assess the payback of the system.
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Feasibility study (FS)
Equipment selection and estimate
Upon completion of the project, you receive detailed information about it and the cost of equipment and additional elements of the system, excluding the cost of installation work.
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Equipment selection and estimate
Cost of a heating system design
The cost of the heating system project is 150 UAH per m².
This service includes designing:
- underfloor heating + sectional drawings;
- boiler room + sectional drawings;
- radiator heating;
- fan coil units with using a heat pump;
- geothermal, etc.
Design by Alter Air
Alter Air designs systems of any complexity, taking into account the current trends in the development of traditional and alternative sources of heating. Using modern heat pumps, economical convectors and radiators, condensing and electric boilers in our work, we achieve energy efficiency and maximum comfort in your home. As a result, our projects are modern and functional, and the equipment used is reliable and easy to maintain.
We work not only in Kyiv and the region, but also in the Western regions: Rivne, Khmelnytskyi, Uzhgorod, Lviv and other cities of Ukraine.
We also cooperate with other countries: Uzbekistan (Tashkent, Andijan, Namangan), Tajikistan (Dushanbe, Khujand, Bokhtar), Azerbaijan (Baku, Ganja), Kazakhstan (Alma-Ata, Nur-Sultan, Shymkent, Aktobe, Karaganda).
Our projects
TROX double slot inline diffuser
Double-slot diffusers from the TROX brand are designed for high-quality air distribution throughout the room. They combine visual aesthetics and high technical potential. Air currents are given in different directions, evenly scattering and avoiding any drafts. Outwardly, only laconic lines on the ceiling remain visible.
Duct air conditioner Daikin FDXM 35F
A low-pressure internal duct unit Daikin FDXM 35F is installed in the ceiling space of the bathroom - it works to cool the bedroom. It is accessed through hatches. The capacity of the air conditioner is enough to service rooms up to 35 m2, which is optimal for a given room. The lowering of the ceiling in a technical room was 300 mm.
Indirect heating boiler Drazice
Vertical indirect heating boiler Drazice OKSE 200 l is designed to provide apartment residents with hot water. The inner surface of the tank is covered with high-quality enamel without nickel, which ensures a long operation of the water heater, and there is also an anti-corrosion coating. The temperature inside can be kept between 7 and 77 ℃. The water heating indicator always shows the current temperature on the front of the tank. There is a fast heating function. This is an excellent solution for an apartment, allowing you not to depend on seasonal blackouts and other inconveniences.
Electric boiler Vaillant Ecoblock
Electric boiler Vaillant Ecoblock An electric boiler Vaillant Ecoblock with a capacity of 6 kW and efficiency of up to 99% works for heating and hot water supply of the entire apartment. It has a wide range of temperature settings for both heating and hot water supply. There are frost protection and 2-level overheating protection. Equipped with eBus data transmission technology. With the help of a capillary thermostat, residents can smoothly regulate the heating temperature in the range from 25 to 85 ℃
Expansion tank Zilmet
The Zilmet expansion tank is designed to compensate extra pressure in the heating system. Works in conjunction with the Vaillant electric boiler above. The special inner lining of the tank prevents the growth of any bacteria, that is, the water does not acquire a metallic taste, does not stagnate or change its properties.
Refiner Ecowater - water softening and filtration system
A modern system for filtering and softening water: cleans water from all kinds of impurities and odors, neutralizes iron, making it soft, pleasant and safe for household appliances, water pipes and human use. The purified water is also suitable for drinking directly from the tap. The refiner does not require changing the carbon filters, and is controlled via WiFi - maximum automation and comfort!
Ventilation unit Jablotron Futura L
The Jablotron Futura L ventilation unit with heat and moisture recovery ensures high-quality air exchange at the apartment, and also reduces the load on the heating system in the cold season. Thanks to the Alfa wall controller and the MyJablotron mobile app it is easy to operate the unit.
Airflex flexible insulated duct
Flexible air ducts Airflex have a high degree of plasticity, which allows air to be supplied even to hard-to-reach areas. Moreover, they are covered with a layer of thermal insulation, which prevents heat loss and absorbs noise characteristics during the operation of the ventilation unit.
Galvanized steel duct with thermal insulation
Thanks to galvanized steel, the duct does not suffer corrosion and other damaging influences. Thus, the long-term operation of the climate systems is ensured.
Duct air conditioner Daikin FBA50A9 (indoor unit)
The Daikin duct air conditioner provides efficient room cooling. The FBA series has a rather thin body, which makes it easy to place in a ceiling space. The self-diagnosis function ensures a safe operation of the device and indicates problems if any occur.
Duct air conditioner Daikin FBA 60
Кондиционеры Daikin FBA 60 – мощные сплит-системы канального типа, предназначенные для скрытого монтажа практически любого помещения.
HVU with heat recovery JABLOTRON FUTURA L
Highly efficient air handling unit for general ventilation in houses and apartments. Reuses the heat and moisture that are present in the room. Has a "native" VAV-system (variable air supply).
Hot water preparation tank, 300 l
The tank with a volume of 300 liters was selected specially for the heating system based on the Viessmann heat pump. It uses heat from the pump, stores it and then accumulates in the water. Such a principle guarantees that residents will always have enough hot water for their needs.
"Air-to-water" heat pump Viessmann Vitocal 100S
The Vitocal 100-S AWB-M 230V 101.A04 heat pump from the German manufacturer Viessmann is designed for air-to-water operation. The basic configuration is designed to provide heating and hot water supply. With adding the funtlion "active cooling" the customer also gets a cooling system for his house.
Meibes pump group
The Meibes V-UK series pumping groups are intended for a heating system in order to circulate the heat transfer agent that flows from the heat generator to the heating circuit.
Expansion tank Zilmet CAL-PRO 35 l
Expansion tank Zilmet CAL-PRO 35 l is designed to compensate for changes in the volume of water in the heating system. It prevents pressure drops and helps reduce energy consumption. Used in conjunction with boilers and pumps. Tanks of the Zilmet brand are distinguished by their high strength, wear resistance and anti-corrosion properties.
Hot water recirculation pump WILO Star-Z 20/4 EM
This circulation pump is intended only for pumping potable water. Motor is resistant to blocking currents. Bronze pump casing, glass fiber reinforced synthetic impeller, ceramic shaft with synthetic resin impregnated carbon plain bearings.
Uponor Smatrix base controller X-145 Bus 6X
Uponor Smatrix Base is an intelligent room temperature management system. It shows the need for heating or cooling the air, allows you to turn on and off the economy mode in individual rooms, has 7 planning programs and several control modes - for room temperature, floor temperature, etc.
Viessmann Vitocell 100-E tank, type SVW, 200 l
Buffer tank for the heat pump. It has a versatile use in heating systems with several heat generators and heat consumers due to the presence of several supply and return connections, as well as additional points for connecting measuring devices. Ideal for use with solar plants, heat pumps and solid fuel boilers.
Viessmann Vitocell 100-E tank, type SVW, 200 l
Buffer tank for the heat pump. It has a versatile use in heating systems with several heat generators and heat consumers due to the presence of several supply and return connections, as well as additional points for connecting measuring devices. Ideal for use with solar plants, heat pumps and solid fuel boilers.
All-in-one water treatment system Ecosoft ECOSOFT FK-1354 CEMIXA
The Ecosoft ‘all-in-one’ water treatment system is designed to improve the quality of water for domestic use. It is only selected after water analysis. Designed to reduce hardness, remove iron and other harmful impurities. Ecosoft has been a leader in the water treatment and water treatment market for many years.
Expansion tank Zilmet CAL-PRO 35 l
Expansion tank Zilmet CAL-PRO 35 l is designed to compensate for changes in the volume of water in the heating system. It prevents pressure drops and helps reduce energy consumption. Used in conjunction with boilers and pumps. Tanks of the Zilmet brand are distinguished by their high strength, wear resistance and anti-corrosion properties.
Ecosoft salt tank
This tank is loaded with salt, which is necessary for the solution for flushing the cleaning charge. It is used for softening water and in complex water treatment.
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FAQ
How is the design of heating for a private house and apartment going?
The design of heating for houses and apartments has almost no differences. The difference is only in the amount of work required.
The design of the climate system consists of the following stages:
- Collection and analysis of data.
- Thermotechnical calculation.
- Hydraulic calculation.
- Equipment selection.
- Estimate.
More details about the above points, you can read above in the section “REQUIRED STAGES”.
Do you need a project for electric heating?
Yes, it is necessary to have it. The design of heating systems is an integral part of the implementation, regardless of the type of system.
How much does a heating project cost on average?
The price of a heating project for a private house, not only in Kyiv, but also throughout Ukraine, depends on the area of your house or apartment. Accordingly, the larger the area, the higher the price. The design cost is 150 UAH per m².
You can order a heating system design service from Alter Air by calling 0 800 33 08 28 or by leaving a request on the website.
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