Estimation of Energy Consumption for Domestic Hot Water in Hospitals

J.S. Katsanis, P.G. Halaris, P.T. Tsarabaris, G.N. Malahias, and P.D. Bourkas (Greece)

Keywords

Energy consumption, Domestic Hot Water, Hospital, Cogeneration Nomenclature w WT/WE, thermal to power ratio TW Thermal energy kWh EW Electric energy kWh HOTWATERW Energy consumption for hot water kWh RQ Design demand of water l/s RCWQ Design demand of cold water l/s RHWQ Design demand of hot water l/s RQΣ Total design demand l/s SQ Peak demand l/s f Simultaneity factor V Hot water demand l/d bed iV Hot water consumption m3 /h iVΣ Cumulative consumption m3 /d C Cold H Hot Q

Abstract

In this work a satisfactory estimation of energy consumption is given for domestic hot water in hospitals. This estimation can contribute to the evaluation of applications of cogeneration systems in hospitals.

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