Although heat loss calculations are not normally performed
when replacing steam boilers there are situations in which an
understanding of how to perform a heat loss is important.
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For example:
A heat emitter that is necessary for the buildings comfort
may have been removed.
The heat emitters may be under or over-sized.
In either of these situations a heat loss should be performed
to determine if radiation needs to be added to, or removed
from, certain areas. The size of the added radiation must be
included when determining the size of the new boiler.
