Glossary of terms used on this site
There are 67 entries in this glossary.R
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Radiant Floor Heating |
Process of embedding tubing (cross-linked polyethylene, polybutylene etc.) directly in a concrete floor so that hot water can be pumped through the tubing for the purpose of heating the floor and thus the building. |
| Refrigerant |
A naturally occurring or man made liquid which absorbs and releases heat energy in a refrigeration device by changing phase from a liquid to a gas and vise versa in response to the influence of a refrigeration compressor. |
| Reversing Heat Pump |
A heat pump in which the condenser and evaporator coils of the unit reverse roles in response to a reverse in the direction of the flow of refrigerant in the machine. |