Equivalence of Direct Radiation
- Equivalence of Direct Radiation
Equivalence of Direct Radiation (EDR) is a standardized comparison method for estimating the output ability of space-heating radiators and convectors.
Measured in square feet, the reference standard for EDR is the [http://www.heatinghelp.com/newsletter.cfm?Id=157 mattress radiator] invented by Stephen J. Gold in the mid 19th century.
One square foot of EDR is able to liberate 240 BTU per hour when surrounded by convert|70|°F|°C|abbr=on air and filled with steam of approximately convert|215|°F|°C|abbr=on temperature and 1 psi of pressure.
EDR was originally a measure of the actual surface area of radiators. As radiator (and later convector) design became more complicated and compact, the relationship of actual surface area to EDR became arbitrary. Laboratory methods based on the condensation of steam allowed for very accurate measurements.
While now somewhat archaic, EDR is still computed and used for sizing steam boilers and for modifying and troubleshooting older heating systems.
References
*Harding, Louis Allen, and Willard, Arthur Cutts. "Mechanical Equipment of Buildings Volume I". New York: John Wiley & Sons Inc., 1929
*Emerick, Robert Henderson. "Heating Design and Practice". New York: McGraw-Hill Book Co., 1951
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