Indian dormitory hot water storage

What is the storage capacity of a cold water tank?

The storage capacity of a cold water tank shall be at least twice the capacity of the hot water heater. The capacity of the storage tank may however be one and half times when the number of heaters connected to one common tank exceeds ten. The cold water storage tank for supply to hot water heaters shall be a separate tank, if practicable.

How does a storage water heater work?

A storage water heater works by releasing hot water from the top of the tank when the hot water tap is turned on. Cold water then enters the bottom of the tank to replace the hot water, ensuring that the tank is always full.

What is a cold water storage tank?

The cold water storage tank for supply to hot water heaters shall be a separate tank, if practicable. In case of a common tank which also supplies cold water to the fixtures, this cold water supply connection shall be so arranged that the 50 percent of the net capacity worked out as in 6.2.1 shall be available for supply to the hot water heaters.

What is a domestic hot water system?

A domestic hot water system offers unique solutions for domestic hot water production and storage.

Where does cold water enter the tank?

To replace the hot water, cold water enters the bottom of the tank, ensuring that the tank is always full. A storage water heater operates by releasing hot water from the top of the tank when the hot water tap is turned on.

How to choose a hot water storage tank?

Hot water storage tanks shall be oblong or cylindrical in shape and should be installed with the long side vertical in order to assist effective stratification or layering of hot on cold water. The ratio of height to width or diameter should not be less than 2:1.