Detection of doors and columns of the BIM model during the automatic generation of the radiant floor
As of previous versions, using the “Generate circuits” button, the program detects all the spaces for which a design heating temperature has been defined, and automatically generates the radiant floor circuit. As of this version (2017.e), the generating process interprets that the columns in the BIM model are obstacles and the doors are an entry point for the pipes of the radiant floor.
Remember, once the radiant floor has been generated, the installation must be designed so the program can calculate the area and power generated by each circuit.
Manifold flow meters
Users can use flow meters in the hydraulic balancing of the manifolds of the radiant floor; only balancing valves were available up to now.
Circuit-manifold connection pipes
The behaviour of the connection pipes of the radiant floor (from the circuit to the manifold) has been improved. Now, the thermal contribution in the precinct through which these pipes go through is accounted for and graphical representation problems have been solved.
