INSTALLATION OF HOT
WATER SUPPLY
FOR HOTEL
INTRODUCTION
❖ Hot water is an essential part of everyday life across Malaysia.
❖ Hot water is not only important for domestic uses but also important for commercial buildings like office, hotels and hospital.
❖ In hotel industry, it is efficient to use solar water heating system to supply hot water.
❖ Solar water heating system will insulate the hotel room from rising fossil fuel cost.
❖ The average hot water consumption per occupant in hotel is 90-160 liters per day.
INTRODUCTION
1.TANKLESS WATER HEATING SYSTEM ❖ System where the water heated instantly to meet the requirements of the consumer.
❖ It is also known as tankless or instantaneous water heaters.
❖ Electricity or gas can be used in instantaneous water heaters.
❖ It is often used in a situation where long distribution pipe would mean an unnecessarily long wait for hot water.
❖ Only operate when hot water is required.
❖ Can be placed on the wall or built inside the wall.
2.STORAGE WATER HEATING SYSTEM ❖ Centralized hot water supply system is heated by fuel oil and stored in storage tank.
❖ It is also known as storage system.
❖ Boiler and heater must be placed closely to the storage tank to reduce the heat losses.
❖ It is recommended to place in the centre of the building to reduce the heat loss.
❖ Pipework should be insulated to conserve heat.
3.SOLAR WATER HEATING SYSTEM
❖ It uses free heat collected from the sun to heat up the cold water and supply domestic hot water.
❖ Consists of solar panels and collectors.
❖ This system require a well insulated storage tank.
❖ Storage tank must have an additional outlet and inletconnected to and from the collector.
❖ There are two types of solar water heating systems:- Active solar water heating systems- Passive solar water heating systems
INSTALLATION
PROCESS
INSTALLATION OF HOT WATER SUPPLY
❖ More complicated while required to install at high rise building .
❖ Enormous piping system required .❖ Few considerations : - Type of hot water supply system to be installed - Materials for pipe used
CENTRALIZED HOT WATER SUPPLY SYSTEM❖ Water heated in a hot storage vessel, boiler or
small gas circulator.❖ It connected by supply pipework and circulatory
pipework .❖ The water temperature in storage vessel should
not exceed 60ºC, ❖ There are two main types of hot water supply:- Direct hot water supply. - Indirect hot water supply.
PIPING MATERIAL
❖ Plastic pipe which able to withstand temperature up to 100ºC .
❖ Speeds up installation process since it is flexible.
1.Copper❖ High thermal
conductivity .
❖ Lower cost and high availability
2.Cross-Link Polyethylene (PEX)
PIPING MATERIAL3.Polybutylene(PB)❖ Plastic resin material. ❖ Low cost and easily
installed .❖ Not resistant against
oxidants ❖ Poor chemical
resistivity.
STORAGE TANK
Huge storage tank to be installed on top of building
Installation of reasonable sized storage tanks every 10th levels
ZONING VALVE❖ Installation at main pipe each floor before
separated into every room.❖ Allows easier maintenance .
MAINTENANCE
1.TEMPERATURE MONITORING❖ Circulating hot water supply systems1)principal loops2)subordinate loops3) localized loops
❖ Thermal disinfectionMaintaining the temperature high enough
2.INSPECTION OF CALORIFIERS❖ Carried out by removing the inspection hatch
or using a horoscope❖ Cleaned by draining the vessel❖ Initial flush should be collected and inspected
for clarity,quantity of debris and temperature❖ Frequency of inspection When?❖ New water installation or refurbishment of
hot water system❖ Hot water is not used for a prolonged period❖ Indicate evidence of microbial contamination
3.CHLORINE INSPECTION ❖ Routine chlorination after tank installation
❖ Disinfection purpose and suitable concentration range of chlorine is 0.5-1.0mg per liter
❖ Need to do annually
❖ Overdose of chlorine will cause health issues
❖ Infections and irritations
4.WATER SOFTENER ❖ Light scale formation of water softener on
inner surface of pipes
❖ Decrease the heavy deposit that impact of efficiency of systems
❖ Decrease the risk of causing microbial colonization
❖ Reduce potential of the water being infected by microorganisms.
5.WATER SAMPLES INSPECTION
❖ Water samples at final outlets should be collected randomly on weekly basis
❖ Evidence of microbial contamination of the water system
❖ Investigate all the required elements in the water are of suitable dosage.
❖ The storage and piping system and essential repair should be conducted if necessary.
ADVANTAGES &
DISADVANTAGES
1.TANKLESS WATER HEATING SYSTEM
ADVANTAGES DISADVANTAGES
Long term energy savings
Start-up delay
Less Physical space Risk of fire
Unlimited hot water High maintenance cost
Reduced risk of water damage
2.STORAGE WATER HEATING SYSTEM
ADVANTAGES DISADVANTAGESHigh flow rates Pre heat hot water
neededLow maintenance costs
Hot water require recovery time
Provides large bulk of storage
Storage space neededRisk of pipes freezing in winter
3.SOLAR WATER HEATING SYSTEM
ADVANTAGES DISADVANTAGESSafe to use Maintenance cost is
highSave cost Initial cost is highConvenient Complicated
installation Environment friendly
CASE STUDY
ROYAL ORCHID SHERATON HOTEL
ROYAL ORCHID SHERATON HOTEL
❖ Located in Bangkok, Thailand
❖ Open for business since 1984, last renovated in 2010
❖ 726 rooms with unobstructed river views
❖ Uses solar energy heating system by Pranee Tech Ltd
OLD HOT WATER HEATING SYSTEM
❖ Using boiler to produce steam
❖ Can produce 5 tons of steam per hour
❖ Required 2000 Litres of fuel per day
❖ Steam produced are used to generate hot water generator
❖ Maximum temperature controlled at 55°C
NEW HOT WATER HEATING SYSTEM
❖ Solar heating system since 2008
❖ Reason: - Increasing price of fuel over US$ 0.70/litre - Subsidy 4500 Baht/m2 from Department of Alternative Energy Development and Efficiency (DEDE)
Solar Collector: 357m2Hot Water Storage Tank: 2 (23,000 Litres)Heat Pump: 5Circulation Pump & Control System
Average output temperature: 55°C24,000 Litres per day of hot water
❖ Using Differential Thermostat❖ Circulation Pumps : radiate heat❖ 5 Heat Pumps : Additional supply 2000
Litres per hour each at 50°C at 30°C initial temperature.
❖ Flow of Hot Water: Storage tank, generator, piping system, occupants
OPERATION OF SOLAR SYSTEM
❖ Reduce the emission of carbon dioxide gas (CO2)
Reason: solar energy (renewable energy) , saving in fuel oil consumption
❖ Estimated carbon dioxide gas (CO2) released: 300 tonnes ( saving in fuel oil, increase of electricity usage)
ENVIRONMENT AND SOCIAL BENEFIT
❖ Require additional electricity sources when solar energy is insufficient
❖ Regular Maintenance
DISADVANTAGE OF SOLAR HEATING SYSTEM
POSSIBLE PROBLEM TO HOT WATER SUPPLY SYSTEM
❖ Effect to the water flow
❖ Air may enter through :
-Cylinder vent - Water that need to be heat - Hot water tank❖ Cause by: - Insufficient size of hot water tank - Narrow pipe that connect cold water tank and hot water tank
❖ Cause by: - Crack and rust inside
the hot water tank - Loosen drain valve- High temperature and
pressure inside the hot water tank
- Lack of maintenance
POSSIBLE PROBLEM1.AIRLOC
KS2.LEAKAGE
❖ Cause by :- Low environment
temperature (In winter)- Insufficient size of hot
water tank- Leakage - Airlocks- Age of hot water heater
❖ Cause serious cases such as:
- Steam shoot out - Hot water flows out from the tank - Boiling sounds produce from the tank
POSSIBLE PROBLEM3.INSUFFICIENT
HOT WATER4.OVERHEATING
❖ Black or rusty-coloured hot water
❖ Cause by: - The reaction between water and anode in water heater.
❖ Rotten eggs smell❖ Cause :
- Dissolved anode feed by bacteria and produce hydrogen gas
POSSIBLE PROBLEM5.DISCOLOURED
HOT WATER6.BAD SMELL
Pops, bangs and gurgles soundCause by: - Sediments build up
excessively - Scale build on heating
element - Expanding and contracting
of metal parts - Hard water scale
POSSIBLE PROBLEM
7.NOISE
SOLUTION &
FUTURE RECOMMENDATION
❖ Require sufficient pressure to push the air through the pipes
❖ Installing vent points in the pipes so air can escape through it
❖ Regular Maintenance should be made
SOLUTION
1.AIRLOCKS
2.LEAKAGE
3.INSUFFICIENT HOT WATER❖ Install a larger tank
❖ Switch to instantaneous hot water supply system
❖ Check the thermostats to ensure it is functioning properly
❖ Regular maintenance❖ Change the dissolved
anode
SOLUTION4.OVERHEATING
5.DISCOLOURED HOT WATER
6.BAD SMELL❖ Flush the tank
❖ Change the dissolved anode
7.NOISE❖ Use rubber insulation❖ Make sure that the
pipes is not directly in contact with the building
❖ Ensure the pipe is installed rigidly
❖ Bigger capacity❖ Improve efficiency
FUTURE RECOMMENDATI
ON1.INSTALLATION OF EXTRA TANK
2.INSTALLING HOT WATER PUMP & HIGH EFFICIENCY LOOP SYSTEM❖ A more efficient
way to deliver hot water
❖ Saves time
❖ Water supply needs to be checked for blockage.
❖ Installing additional hot water tanks
❖ Installing an instantaneous hot water supply system
❖ Raising the storage to a higher ground
FUTURE RECOMMENDATI
ON3. LOSS OF WATER PRESSURE
4. REGULAR MAINTENANCE