By continuously monitoring actual domestic hot water use in 50
apartment buildings, the researchers compared traditional sizing
methods with actual peak demands. They also investigated the
operation and efficiency of three common types of water heaters:
direct-fired tank, boiler with indirect-fired storage tanks, and boiler
with tankless coil.
The full report is available from the National Technical Information
Service. NYSERDA can be contacted at (518) 862-1090, ext.
3241.
NYSERDA also has a web page: http://www.nyserda.org
-- Warren C. Lieboldwliebold@waonline.com wliebold@pppmail.nyser.net
Director of Conservation New York City Department of Environmental Protection
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