Upgrading seasonal efficiency of gas heating systems. Semiannual report

Technical Report · Sun Jun 01 04:00:00 EDT 1980

OSTI ID:5422571

Loria, R; DeWerth, D W

The objective of this program is to conserve gas by improving the seasonal efficiency of gas-fired appliances. This can be achieved by evaluating the effectiveness of retrofit techniques for improving existing appliances and by evaluating advanced technology with reported high or improved efficiency. The cyclic utilization efficiency test room was used to estimate the seasonal efficiency of two advanced technology appliances: an instantaneous hot water boiler and a condensing furnace. Potential energy savings were estimated for a contemporary counterflow furnace when retrofitted with the following techniques: (a) derate, (b) vent restriction, (c) vent dampers, and (d) combination of the above. Gas interchangeability studies were conducted with a flash back and yellow tip gas on two appliances retrofitted for energy savings.

• Research Organization: American Gas Association Labs., Cleveland, OH
• OSTI ID: 5422571
• Report Number(s): PB-81-202038
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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APPLIANCES
BOILERS
BURNERS
EFFICIENCY
ENERGY CONSERVATION
ENERGY RECOVERY
FURNACES
GAS APPLIANCES
GAS BURNERS
GAS FURNACES
HEAT RECOVERY
HEATERS
PERFORMANCE TESTING
RECOVERY
RETROFITTING
SEASONAL VARIATIONS
TESTING
VARIATIONS
WATER HEATERS