Effect of Outside Combustion Air on Gas Furnace Efficiency.

Abstract

Retrofit enclosure of gas furnaces to supply outside combustion and dilution air may save up to 6 percent of natural gas usage in cold climates. The cost effectiveness of this retrofit should be calculated for each opportunity as insta lled costs will vary widely depending on local building codes and furnace location. A freezing hazard exists for water heaters and lines which might be encloseded with furnace.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Oct 15, 1981
Accession Number
ADA113484

Entities

People

  • Kathleen L. Hancock
  • Thomas E. Brisbane

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Acquisition
  • Air Flow
  • Army Facilities
  • Computer Programs
  • Computer Simulations
  • Computers
  • Energy
  • Energy Conservation
  • Flow Rate
  • Gases
  • Measurement
  • Natural Gas
  • Solar Energy
  • Standards
  • Static Pressure
  • Test Facilities
  • Thermal Efficiency

Fields of Study

  • Chemistry

Readers

  • Combustion science or combustion engineering.
  • Life Cycle Cost Analysis
  • Materials Science