BASE 7 - High Efficiency DHW Technologies - Fact or Fiction?

Friday, May 20, 2005  ·  8:30 AM - 10:10 AM

High Efficiency DHW Technologies - Fact or Fiction?

What are the benefits and limitations of high efficiency DHW (Domestic Hot Water) technologies? What is known about the performance, installation, and operational efficiencies of tankless heaters, alone or in conjunction with PEX home run plumbing distribution systems, combined space and water heating utilizing a tankless water heater and hydrocoil unit, other integrated heating and hot water systems, and heat pump water heaters? Through description, discussion, and case studies, this session will offers insight and answers.

By attending this session, participants will

1. Explore the benefits of heat pump and tankless water heaters over traditional water heating equipment

2. Receive an introduction to readily-available energy efficient methods of providing combined heating and hot water

3. Learn practical, cost effective techniques to minimize energy and water losses in water distribution

Keywords: tankless water heaters, heat pump water heaters, hot water distribution systems, integrated heating and hot water, energy efficient, advanced, sustainability, profitability, comfort, residential

Type: 100 Minute Session
Track: Base Load
CEU: American Institute of Architects (AIA)   American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI)   Residential Energy Services Network (RESNET)  

Course Presenter(s):

• Srikanth Puttagunta
• Glen Salas