Sports Hall Heating

One method of constructing sports halls involves using pneumatic structures made of prefabricated wooden or metal frames and tent-like elements. In both cases, you can build a sports hall using innovative membrane technologies. These are strong and durable, and at the same time, unique compared to other types of structures. Today, modern sports tents can be equipped with a smart, advanced control and monitoring system that automatically manages the entire facility. The investor or a representative acting on their behalf can remotely manage the facility using the Internet and mobile devices, such as a smartphone or tablet.

When planning a modern sports hall in the form of a tent or pneumatic structure, the heating system must not be overlooked. The heating system, integrated with the hall’s ventilation system, should be stable and consistently maintain the desired temperature and humidity conditions inside the hall’s dome. Liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) is an interesting heating option. By connecting the arena to an LPG system, you can achieve a certain degree of energy independence. It is worth noting that forced-air heating with LPG is environmentally friendly—it does not pollute the environment, which is why it can be used virtually anywhere. Another advantage of gas heating using LPG is that this solution helps optimize costs during the heating season. It should be noted that sports halls can have a huge volume, which means thousands of cubic meters of air to heat every day. Owners of such facilities seek the most efficient solutions, and these are provided by the LPG heating system.

To save on LPG and reduce its consumption when heating next-generation sports halls, you can use gas radiators powered by liquefied petroleum gas. In locations without access to the gas grid, a liquid gas tank can be installed or leased, for example from AmeriGas, thereby ensuring a steady supply of LPG to the sports hall for powering the radiators. Ceramic gas radiators are currently considered one of the most cost-effective heating sources for large-volume facilities. They operate by emitting heat in a specific direction without simultaneously forcing air movement. This ensures that the heat reaches exactly where the sports hall manager intends. This helps avoid costly energy losses caused by heating, for example, the upper space of a sports hall, where higher temperatures are not required even during the heating season. The use of gas radiant heaters has another advantage—it reduces heat loss that typically occurs where a building has poorer thermal insulation. A sports hall heating system using gas radiant heaters can help make more efficient use of the generated heat. It is estimated that savings can reach up to 30 percent.

Instead of gas radiators in sports hall heating systems, other LPG-powered devices, such as gas heaters, can also be used. A liquid gas tank, located anywhere near the hall, allows for the installation of heaters, especially in buildings with relatively low ceilings. Gas heaters can replace traditional space heating systems. They have their own fan that forces air circulation, so rooms warm up very quickly once the heaters are turned on. In situations where a higher temperature is required in a sports hall only for part of the day, e.g., from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., heaters powered by liquefied petroleum gas are ideal. They can be used as air curtains, especially where doors are frequently opened. Airlocks heated by gas heaters will help eliminate temperature fluctuations inside sports halls. Furthermore, there is no need to worry about replacing the burners in the heaters, as they have a long service life. This reduces the costs of maintaining an efficient heating system.