mechanical heating
[/məˈkænɪkəl ˈhiːtɪŋ/]
nounpl: mechanical heating systems
aquecimento mecânico
1. A heating system that uses mechanical devices such as pumps, fans, or compressors to distribute heat throughout a space
The building relies on mechanical heating to maintain comfortable temperatures during winter months.
O edifício depende do aquecimento mecânico para manter temperaturas confortáveis durante os meses de inverno.
2. Heat generation or transfer produced by mechanical friction or motion rather than combustion
The friction caused mechanical heating in the engine components.
O atrito causou aquecimento mecânico nos componentes do motor.
In Brazil, mechanical heating systems are less common in residential settings due to the warmer climate, but are standard in commercial buildings, industrial facilities, and southern regions. The term is primarily technical and used by engineers, architects, and HVAC professionals. In Portugal and colder parts of South America, mechanical heating is more prevalent in homes.
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