Thermostat | Zoning |
Boiler | Heat Pump |
Control Strategy | Sensors |
Actuator | Energy Management System |
The practice of dividing a building into separate areas for independent temperature control. | A device that regulates temperature by controlling heating and cooling systems. |
A device that transfers heat from one location to another, often used for heating and cooling. | A closed container in which water or another fluid is heated and circulated for heating purposes. |
Devices that detect temperature changes and provide data for system adjustments. | A method or algorithm implemented to manage the operation of heating systems. |
A system designed to monitor and control energy consumption levels in heating systems. | A mechanism that converts control signals into physical action to adjust heating components. |
Smart Thermostat | On/Off Control Systems |
Proportional Control Systems | PID Control Systems |
Industrial Heating | Energy Efficiency |
Temperature Sensors | Heating Control System |
Simple systems that turn heating on or off based on the setpoint, activating heating when the temperature falls below and turning it off when it exceeds. | An advanced thermostat capable of learning behaviors and adjusting settings automatically. |
Advanced systems that integrate proportional, integral, and derivative control for precise and stable temperature regulation in dynamic environments. | Adjusts heating output according to the difference between current temperature and the setpoint, allowing for smoother and more efficient temperature regulation. |
By optimizing heating output, these systems reduce unnecessary energy consumption. | Used to maintain specific temperatures critical for manufacturing, chemical processing, and food production. |
A system designed to regulate the temperature within a space, adjusting the heat output to achieve a desired thermal environment. | Devices that detect the current temperature and send data to the control system. |