OSTI OAI (U.S. Department of Energy Office of Scientific and Technical Information) · 1998 · 21 citations · 0 references
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Energy analysts need a method to quickly and reliably estimate residential water heater energy consumption. The Water Heater Analysis Model (WHAM) is a simple energy equation that accounts for a variety of operating conditions and water heater characteristics when calculating energy consumption. The results of WHAM are compared to the results of detailed water heaters simulation programs and show a high level of accuracy in estimating energy consumption.