Heating Load & Heat Demand
Heating load and heat demand are the key parameters for sizing heating systems and estimating energy costs. This article collection explains the basics of heating load and heat demand calculation according to DIN EN 12831 and shows how to reduce heat losses.
Note: The articles are currently only available in German.
Basics
Definition and calculation basics according to DIN EN 12831.
Read: What is Heating Load? →
What do the numbers from the calculation mean?
Read: Understanding Heating Load Results →Heat Losses
Heat losses through building components – walls, windows, roof and floor.
Read: Transmission Heat Losses →
Heat losses through air exchange and infiltration.
Read: Ventilation Heat Losses →
The most important building component parameter for thermal protection.
Read: The U-Value Explained →
Optimization
Choosing and optimizing the right heating surface.
Read: Radiator Optimization →
Which heating system suits your building and heat pump?
Read: Underfloor Heating vs. Radiators →
Measures to reduce heating load.
Read: Renovation Recommendations from Heating Load Calculation →Calculator
Calculate the heating load and heat demand of your building with our Heating Load Calculator.