Comparative analysis of various heating sources for individual dwellings

Abstract

In the modern world there is a huge variety of different options for heating systems that we can use in the design and construction of residential buildings. The choice of the most economically and technically advantageous heating system plays a big role for the further comfortable living of people. The article discusses the performance and cost effectiveness of various heating systems using modern materials and technologies in the conditions of the city of Irkutsk. Based on the calculations made, we performed an analysis of heating systems with various heat sources using the example of both classic water heating systems and various sources of electric heating from the already widespread underfloor heating to the less common infrared heating systems. We also considered the possibility of using alternative energy sources to cover the consumption of electricity when using electric heating.