Technical Report
Measured Savings from Integral Flue Dampers and Thermal Vent Dampers on Domestic Hot Water Heaters in Multifamily Buildings
This research was undertaken to further investigate the benefits of using an integral flue damper versus a thermal vent damper on commercial tank-type water heaters.
Date: August 1, 1992 | Author: Mary Sue Lobenstein, David Grimsrud, Mark Hancock, P.E., Timothy Dunsworth | Category: Residential: Multifamily
Technical Report
Measured Savings from High Efficiency Replacement Tank-Type Domestic Hot Water Heaters in Multifamily Buildings
In order to measure savings and assess performance of the "best available technology" for this application, high efficiency condensing tank-type water heaters were installed in parallel with existing conventional tank-type DHW heaters in two apartment buildings.
Date: August 1, 1992 | Author: Mary Sue Lobenstein, Dave Bohac, P.E., Mark Hancock, P.E., Timothy Dunsworth | Category: Residential: Multifamily
Technical Report
Measured Savings from Domestic Hot Water Control Strategies in Multifamily Buildings with Recirculation Loops
To investigate the strategy of reducing system temperatures during periods of low demand, time-based and demand-based temperature controls were installed in three apartment buildings.
Date: August 1, 1992 | Author: Mary Sue Lobenstein, Dave Bohac, P.E., Timothy Dunsworth, Mark Hancock, P.E. | Category: Residential: Multifamily
Technical Report
Commercial Gas Space Heating Equipment: Opportunities to Increase Energy Efficiency
This study was undertaken to identify cost effective energy efficiency technologies and strategies for gas-fired space heating of small commercial buildings (less than 50,000 sq. ft.); to identify potential approaches for increasing market penetration of these technologies and strategies; and to identify promising technologies and strategies which require further verification of energy savings by field and/or laboratory testing.
Date: April 1, 1992 | Author: Martha Hewett, Mary Sue Lobenstein | Category: Commercial
Technical Report
Retrofit Savings for Dual Integrated Appliances in Small Commercial and Multifamily Buildings
DIA systems have had substantial market penetration in the warmer climates of the mid-atlantic states, but there are appropriate selected markets in colder climates as well. The primary goal of this study is to assess the applicability of DIA systems in small commercial and multi-family buildings in a cold climate.
Date: December 1, 1991 | Author: Dave Bohac, P.E., Mark Hancock, P.E., Timothy Dunsworth, Martha Hewett | Category: Residential: Multifamily, Commercial
Technical Report
Commercial Gas Cooking Equipment: Current Status and Future Directions
A number of other promising technologies have been developed and tested in the laboratory (eg; pulse combustion fryers and griddles, vent dampers) but have not been manufactured or else were marketed for a while and then withdrawn, apparently due to a lack of interest in the marketplace.
Date: December 1, 1991 | Author: Mary Sue Lobenstein, Martha Hewett | Category: Commercial
Technical Report
Radon Mitigation Energy Cost Penalty Research Project
This study performed an investigation of the energy penalty of active soil depressurization radon mitigation systems.
Date: September 1, 1991 | Author: Dave Bohac, P.E., Lester Shen, Timothy Dunsworth, Christopher Damm | Category: Residential: Single-family, Indoor Air Quality
Technical Report
The MWX90 Protocol: Client Education Training Manual
A Model Minnesota Low-Income Weatherization Program for the 1990's
Date: March 1, 1991 | Author: Bonnie Esposito, Lester Shen | Category: Residential: Single-family
Technical Report
Potential for Savings Using a Gas Booster Heater in Commercial Dishwashing Applications
The impact of booster heaters on several businesses' electric bills was evaluated, along with the savings associated with using gas booster heaters.
Date: November 1, 1990 | Author: Michael Sachi, Martha Hewett, Mark Hancock, P.E. | Category: Commercial
Technical Report
The Technology and Economics of Higher Efficiency Residential Gas Heating Systems
This report presents a review of residential heating equipment suitable for use in one to four family buildings.
Date: October 1, 1990 | Author: Gautam Dutt | Category: Residential: Single-family