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Gas Appliance Technology Center. Annual report, January 1985-December 1985

Technical Report ·
OSTI ID:5268720
This report reviews the activity during the third year of Gas Research Insitute's Gas Appliance Technology Center program. The report highlights the work done in assessing, evaluating, developing and demonstrating improved concepts in the areas of gas-fired residential/commercial appliances and residential/commercial space-conditioning systems. Specific development work pertaining to low-NOx ovens, commercial steamers and doughnut fryers is described. The extensive work done on corrosion of heat exchangers, removal of NO/sub 2/ from indoor air, emissions and venting, characterization of space heaters and development of advanced burner systems is covered. The results of several studies and laboratory evaluations of state-of-the-art appliances, including integrated appliances, performance test procedures, use of 2 psig gas in residential distribution systems, use of plumbing vents for venting flue products, schoolroom heaters and Btu meters are presented. Information is included on the Energy Research House, recently acquired in the Chicago area, and the characterization studies proposed on this and other houses.
Research Organization:
American Gas Association Labs., Cleveland, OH
OSTI ID:
5268720
Report Number(s):
PB-88-178660/XAB
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English