Determine the best insulation thickness, using simple payback period analysis, to insulate a hot water storage tank
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Determine the best insulation thickness, using simple payback period analysis, to insulate a hot water storage tank with a capacity of 500 gallons. The cost of fiberglass insulation is as follows: $2.60/ft2 for 1 in., $2.95/ft2 for 2 in., and $3.60/ft2 for 3 in. fiberglass insulation. The average ambient temperature surrounding the tank is 65°F. Assume appropriate dimensions for the 500-gallon tank.
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Energy Audit Of Building Systems An Engineering Approach
ISBN: 9780367820466
3rd Edition
Authors: Moncef Krarti
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