Russia Develops Software for Designing Optimal Heating Systems
Program automates calculations to reduce energy use and ensure even indoor heating.
Researchers at the Nizhny Novgorod State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering (NNGASU) have developed and registered a software program for the construction industry, Russia’s Ministry of Science and Higher Education said.
The tool accurately determines the required length of water-based infrared emitters needed to maintain a target indoor temperature. It serves as a domestic alternative to imported digital engineering solutions.
According to Mikhail Bodrov, head of the Department of Heating and Ventilation at NNGASU and one of the project’s authors, the system combines theoretical models with data from experimental testing of infrared profiles. The reliability of the calculations is reinforced by incorporating relationships between specific heat flux, coolant temperature, indoor air temperature, and temperature gradients into the algorithm.
Moving Toward Green Standards in Construction
The new tool is expected to assist designers, engineering firms, and maintenance services. Beyond speeding up workflows, the software reduces the risk of equipment selection errors and promotes more efficient use of energy resources.
A similar development was recently introduced by the Moscow Power Engineering Institute in partnership with Elektrorresheniya. Their program, Integralny Indeks (Integral Index), is an automated system for calculating the thermal balance of public-sector buildings and standard housing. Such digital solutions are particularly relevant as the construction sector moves toward greener standards.
