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How did people heat homes in 1914?

Mainly by burning wood or coal, but also there were the water/steam heated radiators.


Why do pipes in a steam heating system need to be insulated?

In a steam heating system, the pipes transport steam or water vapor to the radiators to heat the building. Insulating the pipes reduces the amount of heat lost to the surrounding environment. Any heat lost in the pipes cannot be used to heat the radiators, and causes the system to be less energy efficient.


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Radiators produce heat by transferring thermal energy to the surrounding air in a room. They are part of a heating system that uses hot water or steam circulating through the radiator to warm up indoor spaces.


How do raidiators in homes transfer heat?

Radiators transfer heat by electromagnetic waves. The sun waves/rays send electromagnetic waves.


How do radiators heat a room?

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Why do pipes carrying the steam to the radiator need to be insulated?

Other wise heat loss will occur and the radiators wont be as hot.


Why do the pipes carrying the steam to the radiator need to be insulated?

Other wise heat loss will occur and the radiators wont be as hot.


How is energy transferred in a steam heating systemm?

In a steam heating system, energy is transferred from the steam to the surrounding air or objects through conduction. The steam gives off heat as it condenses into water, warming up the radiators or pipes in the system, which then heat the space through convection and radiation.


What are radiators most used for?

Radiators are heat exchangers used to transfer thermal energy from one medium to another for the purpose of cooling and heating. The majority of radiators are constructed to function in automobiles, buildings, and electronics. The radiator is always a source of heat to its environment.


What system uses radiators to transfer thermal energy?

A heating system that uses radiators to transfer thermal energy is typically a hydronic or steam heating system. In these systems, hot water or steam circulates through the radiator to transfer heat into the room. The radiator then emits heat into the surrounding space, providing warmth.


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