Assessment of Btu meters for hydronic heating systems. Topical report, October 1985-January 1986

Technical Report · Wed Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 1986

OSTI ID:6654238

Loria, R L; Thrasher, W H

A review of contemporary Btu meters that could be used with hydronic heating systems was conducted with the goal of identifying either a system suitable for multi-family dwellings and office complexes or the research issues that need to be addressed to develop such a system. Numerous Btu meters are currently marketed; however, they have not received as wide a distribution and use in the U.S. as they have in Europe where they are used extensively in district-heating systems. A reliable, accurate, and low-cost Btu metering system is expected to find a ready market in the U.S.; however, the quality and cost of the units available in the U.S. need to be optimized. The report presents a synopsis of the state-of-the-art in Btu meters and their main components like flowmeters, temperature sensors, and Btu calculating units.

• Research Organization: American Gas Association Labs., Cleveland, OH
• OSTI ID: 6654238
• Report Number(s): PB-87-160560/XAB
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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