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Derives a semilinear model for a saturating, proportionally flux-modulated radiant slab. Then shows by Lyapunov's direct method that, when the enclosure parameters meet a stringent condition, each operating point of the semilinear model is a point of global asymptotic stability.

KEYWORDS: Calculating, heat flow, floor heating, controls, radiant heating, slabs

Citation: ASHRAE Trans. 1994, vol.100, part 2, paper number 3787, 31-35, 2 figs.