Continuous Flow Direct Water Heating for Potable Hot Water

Session 15, Paper 1, CIBSE Technical Symposium, Liverpool John Moores University, Liverpool
11-12 April 2013

In the 35 years since direct hot water systems entered the UK commercial market, applications have encompassed ever
more energy efficient solutions, including condensing technology and, increasingly, fast response ‘instant’, or continuous flow water heating. This white paper* will consider the reasons that, properly applied, such systems can provide reduced energy consumption compared to traditional systems, so reducing the potential lifetime carbon impact and making a positive contribution to meet regulatory requirements such as the UK Building Regulations.