Everything You Need to Know About Temporary Heating
Designing and planning for large-scale heating projects over harsh winter conditions require experience, execution, and the right information. When significant dollars are spent on equipment and fuel, and construction schedules are tight, it’s essential to understand the many factors involved in making the right choice for temporary heating. In this article, we provide a comprehensive overview of temporary heating and an essential glossary of heating terms.
What is Temporary Heating?
Temporary heating refers to the use of portable heating systems to maintain adequate temperatures in spaces that are not permanently heated. This is particularly critical during construction projects, emergency repairs, or in any situation where maintaining a warm environment is necessary for safety, comfort, or work quality. Temporary heaters are designed to be flexible and can be deployed quickly, making them ideal for various short-term needs.
What Industries Can Benefit from Temporary Heating?
Temporary heating is essential across multiple industries, ensuring that operations continue smoothly despite cold weather. Here are some of the sectors that benefit most:
- Construction Sites: Protect workers and materials from freezing conditions with portable heat for job sites, allowing projects to continue on schedule.
- Event Planning: Keep guests comfortable during outdoor or tented events held in colder weather.
- Emergency Services: Provide warmth during disaster recovery or emergency repairs when permanent heating is not available.
- Agriculture: Maintain optimal temperatures in greenhouses or livestock facilities during cold snaps.
- Commercial Properties: Ensure buildings under renovation or repair remain usable during winter months.
What Makes Us Climate Control Experts?
At Axis Portable Air, we specialize in providing top-notch temporary heating solutions tailored to your specific needs. Our expertise in climate control spans years of dedicated service, during which we’ve honed our understanding of the equipment and strategies necessary to keep your projects on track, regardless of the weather.
We pride ourselves on being climate control experts because:
- Extensive Industry Knowledge: Our team has the experience and training to assess your situation and recommend the best temporary heating solutions.
- High-Quality Equipment: We offer a range of portable heaters that are efficient, reliable, and suitable for various applications.
- Responsive Service: Whether you’re planning a project or facing an emergency, our team is ready to provide prompt and professional assistance.
Our commitment to excellence ensures that you get not just equipment, but comprehensive support from industry-leading climate control experts.
Temporary Heating Glossary
Are you looking for detailed information on climate control equipment? Below is the Axis Air Glossary of Heating Terms and Definitions.
- CFM – Cubic Feet per Minute
- CFH – Cubic Feet per Hour
- BTU (British Thermal Unit) – The amount of heat energy necessary to raise the temperature of one pound of water 1 Degree Fahrenheit.
- PSI – Pounds of force per Square Inch
- Infiltration Heat Loss – Heat loss from the structure due to the infiltration of outside air through cracks, pours, and other openings in the structure
- Transmission Heat Loss – Heat loss from a structure due to heat transmission by conduction, outward through the exterior enclosed materials.
- Temp-Heat Ventilation Rate – The volume of outside air brought into the structure in cubic feet per hour through the heater(s) divided by the volume of the building in cubic feet.
- Inside Design Temperature – The maximum desired temperature inside the heated space for the heat loss calculation purposes.
- Outside Design Temperature – The extremely low outside temperature for heat loss calculation purposes.
- Outside Average Temperature – the average outside temp during a given heating period for fuel cost estimation purposes.
- Design Temp Differential – Inside design temp minus outside design temp for heat loss calculation purposes.
- Average Temp Differential – Inside design temp minus outside design temp for heat loss calculation purposes.
- Delta Temperature – Inside temperature minus outside average temperature.
- .018 – BTUs required to raise one cubic foot of standard air 1 degree.
- “U” Value – Transmission heat loss, expressed in BTUs-per-square-foot of the exposed wall, per-degree Fahrenheit of temp differential.
- Air Change Rate – The volume of air brought into the structure in CFH through the air handlers divided by the volume of the building in cubic feet
- Relative Humidity – the ratio of water vapor in the air at a given temp expressed in percentage.
- Natural Infiltration – Infiltration of outside air through cracks, temporary enclosures or any other openings in the structure causing heat gain and/or uncontrolled ventilation.
Designing and planning for large-scale heating projects over harsh winter conditions require planning, experience, and execution. When significant dollars are spent on equipment and fuel, and when construction schedules are tight and stringent, it helps to understand the many factors that come into making the right choice.
Axis Portable Air is an equipment rental, and sales company solely focused on climate control equipment. With an industry-leading fleet of temporary and portable heaters, our team of experts delivers trusted solutions for construction sites, commercial properties, outdoor events, and much more. In addition, we rapidly respond to emergencies and assist with planned projects. At Axis Air we have the equipment, resources, and most importantly a team you can trust.
If you have equipment needs or want to learn more about our fleet, contact us today. We’re here to help ensure your project stays on track, no matter the weather.
