Title :
New applications for polyamide (nylon) resins: a novel electrical water heater for the 21st Century
Author :
Boyer, Thomas D. ; Glass, Gary L. ; Solenberger, John
Author_Institution :
DuPont Eng. Polymers, USA
Abstract :
This paper describes a new on-demand electric water heater that provides an endless supply of hot water for homes and businesses and has additional advantages over traditional storage-type heaters. It outlines criteria for the selection of nylon and other materials used for the new heater and describes test procedures used to validate their suitability for the heater´s key structural elements
Keywords :
electric heating; mechanical strength; polymers; nylon; on-demand electric water heater; polyamide resins; structural elements; test procedures;
Conference_Titel :
Electrical Insulation Conference, 1997, and Electrical Manufacturing & Coil Winding Conference. Proceedings
Conference_Location :
Rosemont, IL
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-3959-2
DOI :
10.1109/EEIC.1997.651154
