Design optimization and field verification of an integrated residential furnace. Phase I. Report for August 1976-December 1978

Technical Report · Thu Feb 01 00:00:00 EST 1979

OSTI ID:5807379

Okunda, A S; Combs, L P

The report describes Phase 1 of a two-phase investigation to: (1) further optimize the design of a prototype low-emission residential furnace that was derived from earlier EPA-funded studies; and (2) obtain field verification of its emission and performance characteristics. It gives details of: (1) analytical and experimental studies to optimize the furnace design and its nominal operating ranges, and to ensure conformance with appropriate safety standards; (2) planning all aspects of the Phase 2 field test investigation, including selection of test locales and host homes, provision of local installation and service support, and all logistic and scheduling considerations; and (3) studies of the integrated furnace's capabilities to function properly with such alternate fuels as natural gas and methanol. The prototype furnace, with a cast iron firebox, met all emission goals (i.e., NOx less than 0.65 g/kg, CO less than 1.0 g/kg, UHC less than 0.1 g/kg, and a Bacharach smoke number less than 1) at low excess air (20%). Based on climatic characteristics and available support services, Albany and Boston were selected for field verification of furnace performance.

• Research Organization: Rockwell International Corp., Canoga Park, CA (USA). Rocketdyne Div.
• DOE Contract Number: EPA-68-02-2174
• OSTI ID: 5807379
• Report Number(s): PB-294293
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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32 ENERGY CONSERVATION, CONSUMPTION, AND UTILIZATION
FURNACES
AIR POLLUTION CONTROL
DESIGN
RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS
ALCOHOL FUELS
FLUE GAS
FUELS
NATURAL GAS
PERFORMANCE TESTING
BUILDINGS
ENERGY SOURCES
FLUIDS
FOSSIL FUELS
FUEL GAS
GAS FUELS
GASEOUS WASTES
GASES
POLLUTION CONTROL
SYNTHETIC FUELS
TESTING
WASTES
320101* - Energy Conservation
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