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Analysis of standby losses and energy efficiency of residential electric water heaters

Conference · · ASAE Tech. Pap.; (United States)
OSTI ID:5822868
A theoretical model of the standby energy losses of an electric water heater was developed. The application of the model identified the energy losses for variations of tanks sizes, insulation installed and inlet/outlet pipe types and insulation. Overall heater efficiencies for the base case were related to the size of tank and daily amount of hot water usage.
Research Organization:
Agricultural Eng. Dept., Univ. of Kentucky, Lexington, KY
OSTI ID:
5822868
Report Number(s):
CONF-841278-
Conference Information:
Journal Name: ASAE Tech. Pap.; (United States) Journal Volume: 4555
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English