Evaluación energética-económica en el uso de calentadores de agua en el cantón Paute

Abstract

The project of changing the Energy Matrix in Ecuador, establishes the generation of electric energy using primary energies that reduce the emission of greenhouse effect gases, which cause global warming. One of the specific goals is the replacement of devices that use liquefied gas of oil GLP by electrical equipment, such as kitchens and water heaters. In the present study is analyzed the technologies offered on the local market for warming water for domestic use. There are done consumption tests for five main technologies offered: water heater to gas, electrical shower, instantaneous electrical heater, electrical thermo tank and the hybrid systemsolar – electrical. The tests are done in Paute town, in a model dwelling inhabited regularly by four persons, and the obtained parameters are compared by the ones specified by the manufacturer. Also, surveys are done to know the consumption habits of hot water and technologies used by families that live in the urban area of Paute town. The different technologies are compared with the respective analysis of warming capacity and the simultaneous service to different points of use. With flow and temperature adapted, detailing the costs of installation, operation and maintenance of the warming equipment. Finally after the energetic– economic evaluation we show the results obtained in the locality so that the user can choose the appropriate technology in accordance with his/her requirement.