by jdunkley | Sep 27, 2011
In this application, fuel oil was burned in a low efficiency boiler for space heat and, year round, for domestic hot water. Thermal efficiencies on aging boilers of this type can be as little as 50-60% meaning half the internal energy in the fuel oil is not...
by jdunkley | Apr 4, 2011
Stage 3 Renewables solar thermal installation showcased. Download the magazine here, pg 34. ...
by jdunkley | Mar 9, 2011
Most geothermal heat pump installations produce either hot water OR air for hydronic or forced air distribution as well as domestic hot water. A triple function installation does both, it provides hot water AND air for hydronic and forced air space heat as well as...
by jdunkley | May 24, 2010
Savings – Calculated $2,800 CAD/year energy cost, displacing 4,100 litres/year of heating oil, 12 1/2 Ton/year CO2 equivalent reduction Type – Forced air, closed loop, water to air, desuperheater Groundloop – Horizontal slinky, 600′ of trench,...
