Effect of water quality on residential water heater life-cycle efficiency. Annual report, 3 September 1984-August 1985

Technical Report · Sun Dec 01 00:00:00 EST 1985

OSTI ID:5689688

Talbert, S G; Newman, D C; Stickford, G H; Stiegelmeyer, W N; Locklin, D W

During this long-term field test program, conventional gas and electric water heaters were operated at four different U.S. cities under accelerated test conditions to quantify the effect of scale buildup on performance, and to assess the benefits and limitations of common water-treatment methods. The four test sites were located in Columbus, Ohio; Lisle, Illinois; Roswell, New Mexico, and Marshall, Minnesota. The heaters recovery efficiencies were remeasured at approximately 6-month intervals to determine any changes in recovery efficiency. In addition, corrosion coupons made of steel, galvanized steel, copper, and brass were exposed to the four types of water at each site for periods of up to 9 months. Four gas water heaters will remain on test in Columbus, Ohio for another year.

• Research Organization: Battelle Columbus Labs., OH (USA)
• OSTI ID: 5689688
• Report Number(s): PB-86-157906/XAB
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

32 ENERGY CONSERVATION, CONSUMPTION, AND UTILIZATION
RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS
WATER HEATERS
EFFICIENCY
ELECTROCHEMISTRY
FIELD TESTS
SERVICE LIFE
WATER QUALITY
APPLIANCES
BUILDINGS
CHEMISTRY
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
HEATERS
TESTING
320101* - Energy Conservation
Consumption
& Utilization- Residential Buildings- (-1987)