DHW modeling: System sizing and selection criteria. A study of baseloads and seasonal efficiency, Phase 2: Final report

Technical Report · Fri Jan 01 04:00:00 EST 1999

OSTI ID:698675

Goldner, F S; Price, D C

The project`s objective was to quantify the domestic hot water (DHW) consumption and demand in a sample of New York City multifamily buildings. Specifically, the objectives were to develop and analyze a comprehensive set of multifamily building operational energy performance data; and, to develop, specifications for proper sizing of DHW generation equipment. The project used computer models to determine the most energy-efficient and cost-effective DHW systems for small-to-moderately-sized multi-family buildings. The project used models of various types of DHW supply systems such as: direct-fired storage tank, tankless coil, separate DHW boiler with storage, and direct-fired instantaneous. Optimization of both system sizing and minimum annual energy consumption was evaluated based on selection of instantaneous, storage, or combined instantaneous and storage system requirements.

• Research Organization: Energy Management and Research Associates, Brooklyn, NY (United States); New York State Energy Research and Development Authority, Albany, NY (United States)
• Sponsoring Organization: New York State Energy Research and Development Authority, Albany, NY (United States)
• OSTI ID: 698675
• Report Number(s): PB--99-147076/XAB
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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32 ENERGY CONSERVATION, CONSUMPTION, AND UTILIZATION
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ENERGY AUDITS
ENERGY CONSERVATION
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
ENERGY DEMAND
ENERGY EFFICIENCY
NEW YORK
RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS
SIZE
WATER HEATERS