ASHRAE Technical Committee 6.1 - Hydronic & Steam Heating Equipment & Systems

Research

Active Research Projects

RP-1196 Development of software to calculate the application seasonal efficiency of commercial space heating boiler systems based on ASHRAE Standard 115P

Previously Completed Research Projects

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RP-1193 Develop design data on PVC plastic pipe fittings; sizes 6", 8", and 10" diameters. (TC8.10)
RP-1116 Develop design data on pressure loss of 6", 8", and 10" pipe fittings. (TC8.10)
RP-1090 Development of a two-dimensional transient model of snow-melting systems and use of a model for analysis of design alternatives.
RP-1035 Develop design data on the pressure loss of closely spaced multiple fittings.
RP-1034 Develop design data on the pressure loss of large pipe fittings.
RP-968 Validation of design data on loss coefficients of constant diameter pipe fittings and pressure loss of pipe fitings and development of design data on pressure loss coefficients of reducing pipe fittings (TC8.10).

Research Chair:

Richard Hegberg
hegberg@aol.com