CAPILLARY TUBE MATS
HEATING& COOLING APPLICATION

SINOLANC radiant ceiling system can not only be used for cooling, but also for energy-efficient heating. The implementation of ceiling heating and cooling in one system reduces operating costs.

Capillary tube mats can be installed either in or on the ceiling constructions. Due to the small outer diameter of the capillary tubes and their high degree of flexibility, capillary tube mats can also be plastered directly onto the bare concrete ceiling. Even the vaulted and curved ceiling structures is possible with capillary tube technology.

Heating capillary tube mats installed close to the ceiling surface, this minimizes the thermal resistance from the heating water to the thermally activated surface. It can be operated with low supply temperature, which are only slightly above the room temperature. The result is high energy efficiency.

PLASTER ON CONCRETE CEILING Smooth surfaces, Excellent heating and cooling performance, Design comfort.

SINOLANC RADIANT CEILING
HEATING & COOLING

Cooling radiant ceilings provide a high level of acceptance and satisfaction among users. In summer, the ceiling cooling supplies a uniform temperature reduction without the disruptive effects of air conditioning such as cold air circulation and annoying noise.

For cooling purposes, SINOLANC Capillary Tube Mats are preferentially installed either in or on the ceiling; in this case the surface temperature of the ceiling is, depending on the supply temperature, approx. 19 °C at only 2 to 3 K spreading between supply and return (supply temperature = usually 16 °C; return temperature = 18 °C or 19 °C). Depending on the type of ceiling or the way the capillary tube mats are installed, cooling capacities of up to 100 W/m² (Δ=10 K) can be achieved for closed radiant cooling ceilings.

FEATURES

• Heating and cooling with one system

• Low installation height

• Even heat distribution

• Directly perceptible radiant heating

• Low air circulation, healthy indoor climate

• Silent system without annoying radiators

• Low energy cost

Sinolanc capillary tube mats with plaster ceilings are popular because of their simple appearance and installation. The capillary tube mats are plastered directly underneath a concrete ceiling, which invisibly integrated into the ceiling not only provide excellent cooling in the summer, but can also be used to heat comfortably and energy-efficient. The renovation of plaster ceilings does not require much effort.

A complete embedding of the capillary tubes is achieved with a spraying plaster layer thickness of 10-15 mm. Mat distributor pipes and supply lines are accommodated in the a slot or void of the ceilings. A large-area and even heat conduction is achieved.

Due to the ceiling construction is thinner than 15mm, the heat exchange between the mats and the plaster surface is intensive to ensures a rapidly heat-up or cool-down. The water circulates noiselessly in the capillary tube mats and regulates the room temperature largely by radiation, partly by convection. The plaster cooling ceilings achieve impressively high heating and cooling capacities.

PREFABRICATED RADIANT GYPSUM INSULATION PANEL WITH AN INTEGRATED CAPILLARY TUBE MATS

The capillary tube mats are screwed or with thermally conductive paste onto the suspended prefabricated gypsum insulation board panel. The capillary tube mats are thermally connected to a hydraulic circuit, and to the supply and return pipe lines, which are located in the void of the suspended ceiling, by heating element socket welding. This modular installation is quick and convenient which is suitable for flat ceiling application.

DRYWALL CEILING WITH CAPILLARY TUBE MATS

Sinolanc capillary tube mats ceiling system offers an efficient and quick install solution for heating and cooling in drywall applications. By integrating lightweight capillary tube mats directly into a suspended ceiling structure on the top side of the plasterboard, this system delivers comfortable, uniform temperature control with minimal heat loss.

Ceiling Cooling or Heating In Drywall /Plasterboard with quick installation:

• Install Metal Framework: Fix an aluminum or steel framework to the ceiling, leaving about 100 mm of space for placing the capillary mats and supply/return pipes.

• Supply and Return Pipe Layout: Pre-lay supply and return pipes within the ceiling void, ensuring unobstructed flow for uniform heating or cooling.

• Install Capillary Tube Mats: Lay the capillary mats flat on the metal framework and secure them with clips or brackets. Apply insulation material (such as mineral wool or polyurethane) on the backside of the capillary mats to prevent heat loss and improve efficiency.

• Install Plasterboard: Attach plasterboard on top of the capillary mats, ensuring alignment with the framework. Secure it evenly with self-tapping screws, avoiding damage to the capillary mats.

• Testing and Inspection: Conduct pressure and temperature tests to ensure no leaks and proper system operation.

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DEW POINT IN COOLING MODE

Surface cooling systems bear the risk of dew point exceedance and of condensation on the cold surface. This risk can be safely ruled out! Therefore each control zone is equipped with one or several dew point sensors. To avoid condensation on the cooling surface, in case of a dew point risk the flow through the capillary tube mats is stopped by closing the control valve. Switching off the individual zones can be counteracted by using an enthalpy-based supply temperature control.

In large and intensively used office buildings cooling ceilings are often combined with a supporting ventilation system, so that dew point exceedance happens very rarely. This is necessary as a rule in order to provide all users with the required fresh air as well as to remove the bad air. The relative humidity is controlled by ventilation and maintained at a comfortable and within dew point non-critical range.

For this reason, cooling ceiling technology has been popular used in large office and administration buildings successfully for many years

SINOLANC WALL RADIANT
HEATING & COOLING

Sinolanc capillary tube mats can be integrated into walls of various designs and used as wall heating and wall cooling. The flexibility of the capillary mats allows them to be installed to all the available conditions. The radiant wall capillary mats are generally carried out using the plaster method or drywall.

Wall heating systems for plastering processes are the classic among radiant wall heating. The capillary tube mats are fixed directly to a wall (gypsum board, brickwork, concrete) with a load-bearing substrate and plastered in. All commercially available plasters such as gypsum, lime, cement or acoustic plaster are suitable. Thin plaster thickness of 10-15 sufficient to cover the heating pipes.

On the visible side, there is a closed, jointless plaster wall for the heat conduction over a large area. This results in a high heat output or cooling output at low system temperatures and save energy cost.

FEATURES

• Pleasant radiant heat

• Good choice for retrofitting

• Draught-free and silent system

• Low installation thickness

• Heating and cooling only with one system

• Flexibility of mats can be adapted to all available conditions

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CAPILLARY MATS
SPECIAL APPLICATION

In addition to being used as Heating and cooling system in room surface, it can also be used as constant temperature control unit for greenhouse, swimming pool, made into a refrigeration modules, as well as for energy storage or energy recovery

Capillary Geothermal Heat Exchanger

Due to the significantly heat exchange efficiency, the capillary tube mats be used as a geothermal collector when installing in the soil at a depth of 1.10 to 1.50 meters

Constant Temperature Control

The capillary tube mats can be used in heating of outdoor swimming pools. Installing them into walls, floors and in relaxation chairs.

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Capillary Tube Mats in Agriculture

Sinolanc capillary mat radiant technology can help the seedlings grow, anti-seasonal high value-added vegetable and fruit, ground soil insulation, etc. The installation of capillary mat in the greenhouse is very easy, as it can be buried under soil or hung on the wall. It has been successfully applying to high-tech agricultural demonstration bases.

Gravity Convector Capillary Mats Conditioner

(Cabinet Type /Wall Type)
The capillary gravity cabinet with air supply outlet and a return air outlet. The capillary tube mat is placed parallel to the circulating cabinet. The main principle is to use natural convection and displacement ventilation for heat exchange, to achieve the natural circulation of air in the room, and the gravity cabinet can be used for both cooling and heating.

Capillary Tube Mats Applied in Subway Tunnels or Platforms

Laying ppr capillary tube mats within the surrounding rocks of subway tunnels, with flowing water inside capillary tubes, to absorb heat generated by locomotives, track friction, lighting equipment, etc. to the maximum extent possible through this medium, then transmitting it to buildings above ground for heating purposes; In summer, a similar mechanism is used to extract cold sources from within the tunnels for cooling buildings above ground.

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