Development of a pulse combustion space heater. Annual report, June 1983-May 1984
A twelve-unit field test of a newly developed high-efficiency pulse combustion space heater was accomplished during the 1983-1984 heating season at ten test-sites located throughout the country. The safety, reliability and satisfactory operation of the design was demonstrated. The test site occupants considered the comfort level and warm air distribution provided by the heater to be good. The sound level generated by the combustor system was low and considered acceptable by the residents; however, they did object to the noise generated by the circulating air blower. A modification to the circulating air blower reduced the sound level slightly. The field-test units operated in a condensing mode and had stead-state thermal efficiencies in excess of 90 percent. Operation of several of the units in cold climates indicated that the vent system remained open and there was no problem with freezing of condensate.
- Research Organization:
- American Gas Association Labs., Cleveland, OH
- OSTI ID:
- 5786920
- Report Number(s):
- PB-85-149730/XAB
- Resource Relation:
- Other Information: See also PB84-175033
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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