What causes condensation?
Condensation forms when an objects surface temperature falls below the dew point temperature of its environment. The dew point temperature, which is dependent on humidity, is the point at which moisture in the air will condense on a surface. This is a concern when performing radiant cooling because a chilled surface is what extracts heat from the environment to provide cooling.
Condensation is not a concern when using our advanced control system, which uses mSense room comfort sensors to continually monitor the air temperature, radiant temperature, and dew point temperature of each zone.
By monitoring the dew point temperature throughout the home, we can adjust the water temperature within the panels so that the surface of the panels stay above the dew point temperature. Condensation will only form on a surface if the surface’s temperature is below that of the dew point.
If a dehumidification unit is incorporated, then the controls will also remove moisture from the home to decrease the dew point temperature. Depending on the climate, this allows the system to use even colder water for more optimal cooling.