Economic Operation of the Heating System

Heating systems are designed to provide a comfortable environment with suitable temperatures, regardless of the external weather conditions.

Condensation is a phenomenon where the vapors resulting from the combustion of methane condense, releasing latent heat of condensation. This heat is utilized in the heating circuit, increasing the efficiency of the system.

One of the main characteristics of such a system is its efficiency, which translates into lower or higher fuel consumption (natural gas, wood, coal, electricity). To keep energy bills as low as possible, it is not enough to simply purchase a high-performance boiler; the system must be properly adjusted to ensure it operates at its maximum capabilities. Among these adjustments is the hydraulic balancing of the system.

Hydraulic balancing can provide maximum efficiency with minimal fuel consumption.

The heating system consists of several components that must work together to maintain a comfortable indoor temperature without consuming excessive amounts of fuel. Users of heating systems should be aware of the simple measures that can be applied to achieve maximum efficiency, which the system is capable of.

Without hydraulic balancing:

• Wasted energy consumption

• Overheated or insufficiently cooled rooms

• Low calorific value

• Oversized or incorrectly adjusted circulation pump

With hydraulic balancing:

• Energy savings

• Optimal room temperatures

• Good system efficiency (optimal calorific value)

• Proper system adjustment

The amount of heat stored in the exhaust gases that leave the chimney and dissipate into the atmosphere represents heat losses through the chimney. These losses depend on various parameters, including the quality of the burner settings, the construction of the boiler (combustion chamber and heat exchanger), the type of chimney, etc. It represents the main loss in any heat generator, regardless of its operating principle.

Unlike traditional systems, condensing boilers also use most of the heat contained in the exhaust gases, enabling the system to achieve an energy usage efficiency (efficiency based on the lower calorific value of the gaseous fuel) of up to 109%.

It is well-known that every additional degree Celsius on the thermostat will increase fuel consumption by 6-7%. By switching from a traditional model to a condensing heating system, it is possible to reduce consumption by more than 30%.