On Demand Water Heater An Improvement on the Existing Electric Heater
Introduction
Problem Background
Traditional Water Tank Heaters Foam Insulation
Electric-Resistance Instantaneous Water Heater FLOW OUTFLOW IN
Tankless Water Heater
Electric-Resistance Tankless Water Heater
Criteria for Success
Possible Solutions: More Insulated Pipes
Cold Water Flow Hot Water Flow KEY Tank Water Heater Appliances Heat Lose Primary Source of Shower Temp Fluctuations Typical Plumbing Schematic for a Single Family Dwelling Ground Water Inlet
Possible Solutions: Modified Mixer Valve
Possible Solutions: Pros and Cons Thus Far ProsCons More Insulated Pipes - Easy to buy and install - Less wait time for hot water - Tearing down parts of walls in kitchen, bath, adjoining rooms where pipes may be found - Still fluctuation - about 4º F retention Modified Mixer Valve - No fluctuation - Installation in one place - Still wasted water and energy - Existing simpler version
Possible Solutions: To the Source
Possible Solutions: Types of Hot Water Tanks Top Choice: Electric
Possible Solution: On Demand Water Heater
The Ideal Solution Implication of fin system stemming off of the cartridge heater
The Ideal Solution Pre-manufactured Cartridge with Fin SystemEasy Installation into Piping
The Ideal Solution
Schematic of our Design
Research Conducted P = (m/t)C∆T Temperature Out Max Energy neededMinimun Specific Heat H 2 O J/g◦C Flow Rate (gram/sec) Temperature ◦ C Min (ground water ◦C ) Max ◦C J/sec PPower mMass tTime CSpecific Heat ∆TChange in Temperature
Amperage
Digital Interface Calculations to determine effective materials Optimal Fin design Most Effective Cartridge Heater Recommendations for Future Work
Conclusions & Discussion Tank Heater Instantaneous Block Heater On-Demand Fin System
Questions?
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