On the Optimization of Electrical Water Heaters: Modelling Simulations and Experimentation
In the context of a world energy crisis, the only solution to control the situation is in the management of energy. One of the most important management keys is the optimization of electrical components. This article presents a complete numerical and experimental study aiming for the optimization of...
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doaj-b3b1dd28d4694c8aa3fe327e70f7ba982021-07-15T15:33:23ZengMDPI AGEnergies1996-10732021-06-01143912391210.3390/en14133912On the Optimization of Electrical Water Heaters: Modelling Simulations and ExperimentationWassim Salameh0Jalal Faraj1Elias Harika2Rabih Murr3Mahmoud Khaled4Energy and Thermo-Fluid Group, Lebanese International University LIU, Bekaa 1803, LebanonEnergy and Thermo-Fluid Group, International University of Beirut BIU, Beirut 146404, LebanonEnergy and Thermo-Fluid Group, Lebanese International University LIU, Bekaa 1803, LebanonEnergy and Thermo-Fluid Group, Lebanese International University LIU, Bekaa 1803, LebanonEnergy and Thermo-Fluid Group, International University of Beirut BIU, Beirut 146404, LebanonIn the context of a world energy crisis, the only solution to control the situation is in the management of energy. One of the most important management keys is the optimization of electrical components. This article presents a complete numerical and experimental study aiming for the optimization of electrical water heaters for household use. The optimization conceives the minimization of energy consumption simultaneously with the minimization of time to heat water. Firstly, a thermal model well adapted for the case of heaters is constructed and validated experimentally and then a parametric study is conducted covering all the input power, the volume and the external area of the heater. Results are promising, showing significant energy savings are possible with an optimum setting of these parameters, thus presenting a firm tool for the optimization of heaters.https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/14/13/3912energy managementresidential water heaterthermal modelingparametric analysisrecommendations |
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Wassim Salameh Jalal Faraj Elias Harika Rabih Murr Mahmoud Khaled On the Optimization of Electrical Water Heaters: Modelling Simulations and Experimentation Energies energy management residential water heater thermal modeling parametric analysis recommendations |
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Wassim Salameh Jalal Faraj Elias Harika Rabih Murr Mahmoud Khaled |
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On the Optimization of Electrical Water Heaters: Modelling Simulations and Experimentation |
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On the Optimization of Electrical Water Heaters: Modelling Simulations and Experimentation |
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On the Optimization of Electrical Water Heaters: Modelling Simulations and Experimentation |
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On the Optimization of Electrical Water Heaters: Modelling Simulations and Experimentation |
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On the Optimization of Electrical Water Heaters: Modelling Simulations and Experimentation |
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on the optimization of electrical water heaters: modelling simulations and experimentation |
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Energies |
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1996-1073 |
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In the context of a world energy crisis, the only solution to control the situation is in the management of energy. One of the most important management keys is the optimization of electrical components. This article presents a complete numerical and experimental study aiming for the optimization of electrical water heaters for household use. The optimization conceives the minimization of energy consumption simultaneously with the minimization of time to heat water. Firstly, a thermal model well adapted for the case of heaters is constructed and validated experimentally and then a parametric study is conducted covering all the input power, the volume and the external area of the heater. Results are promising, showing significant energy savings are possible with an optimum setting of these parameters, thus presenting a firm tool for the optimization of heaters. |
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energy management residential water heater thermal modeling parametric analysis recommendations |
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