Direct measurement of the overall efficiency and annual fuel consumption of residential oil-fired boilers. Annual report, Fiscal Year 1977. Burner-boiler/furnace efficiency test project
A direct measurement procedure has provided accurate evaluation of the efficiency of residential heating units during full-load and part-load operation. Laboratory-measured efficiency data for each heating unit are translated into a more useful form as annual fuel consumption and fuel-weighted seasonal efficiency values. The changes in fuel use and seasonal efficiency are evaluated for variations in operating conditions, including: geographic location, design head load of the building, domestic hot water use, and design fuel-firing rate. The combination of direct, accurate efficiency measurement and calculation of annual fuel use provide a standard method for comparison of individual heating units and retrofit modifications on a common and realistic basis. The cost-effectiveness and payback periods of equipment modifications can be quantitatively evaluated.
- Research Organization:
- Brookhaven National Lab., Upton, NY (USA)
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE
- DOE Contract Number:
- EY-76-C-02-0016
- OSTI ID:
- 6483756
- Report Number(s):
- BNL-50853
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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