GRI`s venting research program: Activities at Battelle and A.G.A. Laboratories (1988-1994). Final report, July 1988-September 1994

Technical Report · Sat Oct 01 04:00:00 EDT 1994

OSTI ID:29095

Rutz, A L; Paul, D D; DeWerth, D W; Borgeson, R A

The objective of this program was to develop guidelines for the practical and safe venting of flue gases from mid- and high-efficiency gas-fired appliances. The introduction of a greater diversity of appliances led to the need for revised venting guidelines. Through interaction with a GRI-established Technical Advisory Group, the venting program staff developed R&D tools and methods to analyze the venting requirements of gas appliances. Venting guidelines were developed and have been included in all manufacturers` furnace installation instructions since 1990. Guidelines were submitted to the National Fuel Gas Code (NFGC), accepted by the NFPA, and published in August 1992. Other combustion and ventilation air supply, vent terminals, VENT-II computer model, masonry chimneys, and commercial installations. The program has yielded a consumer savings estimated at $700 million, based on the implementation of the new venting guidelines that prevent vent corrosion and that provide consumers with subsequent savings in equipment repair and replacement costs. The GRI Venting Research Program also has enhanced consumer safety by helping ensure proper vent design and installation.

• Research Organization: Battelle, Columbus, OH (United States)
• OSTI ID: 29095
• Report Number(s): PB--95-171765/XAB; CNN: Contract GRI-5088-245-1728
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

03 NATURAL GAS
32 ENERGY CONSERVATION, CONSUMPTION, AND UTILIZATION
DESIGN
FLUE GAS
GAS APPLIANCES
PROGRESS REPORT
VENTILATION