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Environmental protection
Environmental protection
Temperature control of surfaces with capillary mats is much more efficient compared to conventional systems due to the small space between the capillary tubes (10-15 mm) and the large surface area.
This leads to optimal energy transfer in the room. Consequently, a small difference between water temperature and room temperature is required.
Further energy savings result from the fact that the room temperature perceived by the user with radiant cooling/heating is approximately 2 to 3 °C lower/higher than the actual room air temperature.
Significant energy savings in capillary systems are also evident.
For example, the energy savings of a passive cooling ceiling can be up to 40% compared to a system that runs only on cooled air.
In addition, the production of capillary mats is pollutant-free. No foul air or contaminated wastewater results from this process. All production waste can be 100% recycled and used again.
The production of polypropylene requires considerably less primary energy than other materials. Metals 5 ½ times -aluminium even 8 times more primary energy.
As can be seen from the following comparative values, environmental pollution during polypropylene production is significantly lower compared to metals. Pollution values during polypropylene (PP) production compared to metals:
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| Material | Air | Water | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metal | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| PP | 10% | 30% | 15% |
Source: “Environmental analysis of drinking water systems” by Prof. Käufer in the publication “Plumbing and Heating Technology”, special edition 1995.
During the selective dismantling of buildings, PP capillary mats can be conveniently removed and recycled almost entirely; therefore, they meet the basic requirements of the Economic Recycling Act, which has been in force since 1996.
No environmentally relevant pollutants occur when burning polypropylene because polypropylene is composed of carbon and hydrogen atoms. In the case of fires, there are no toxic combustion products, which could lead to permanent harmful effects to humans and animals, or high costs for decontamination of buildings.