Providing a large space, such as an industrial warehouse, with the necessary conditions to obtain an optimal temperature for the health and comfort of employees, is not an easy task.
To be able to create an adequate work environment for all workers, it is necessary that the temperature in winter is between 20ºC and 24ºC, with a relative humidity of between 30% and 70%.
However thermal well-being also depends on subjective factors, such as the physical activity carried out and the clothes used. For this reason it is calculated that for a warehouse of about 200-250 m2, for a temperature differential of 20ºC and a normal isolation, a power of 10.000 Kcal/h is necessary, which can vary depending on the differential and isolation.
There are different heating systems in the market, and the most efficient choice can lead to great savings.
- Electric heaters: they use electricity as an energy source and heat the environment quickly, cleanly and safely.
- Combustion heaters: their source of energy is gas or diesel, and they provide more heat output.
- Direct combustion, they are very efficient in open spaces, not being suitable for closed spaces where there are people and animals.
- Indirect combustion, for closed installations, they are a good option to heat and industrial warehouse in which many employees coexist.
- Hot air generators, they are combustion heating systems that release hot air into the environment.
- Gas electric radiators, they are of low consumption and achieve a very comfortable ambient temperature.
Selecting the best system, achieving optimal air conditioning in the industrial warehouse, is key to maintaining a stable and pleasant temperature for workers, thus increasing well-being and productivity.