Water is an important aspect of many facets in energy engineering. While the previous article detailed domestic related water-using equipment such as toilets and showerheads, this article focuses on various types of water-using equipment in commercial and industrial facilities, including commercial dishwashers and laundry, single-pass cooling equipment, boilers and steam generators, cooling towers, and landscape irrigation. Opportunities for water and energy conservation are explained, including both technology retrofits and operation and maintenance changes. Water management planning and leak detection are also included as they are essential to a successful water management program.
Revised: December 10, 2014 |
Published: January 24, 2006
Citation
Solana A.E., and K. Mcmordie. 2006.Water-Using Equipment: Commercial and Industrial. In Encyclopedia of Energy Engineering and Technology, edited by BL Capehart. Boca Raton, Florida:CRC PRess.PNNL-SA-48194.