[bldg-sim] Data source for cold water inlet temperatures

[William Bahnfleth <wpb5@xxxxxxx>]

Full citation is:

Kusuda, T., and P.R. Achenbach. 1965. Earth Temperature and Thermal
Diffusivity at Selected Stations in the United States. ASHRAE
Transactions. 71(1):61-75.

Bill

At 04:55 PM 12/23/2002 -0600, Simon J Rees wrote:
> Jason
>
> You might want to look at:
> Kusuda, T., P.R. Achenbach (1965), Earth Temperature and Thermal
> Diffusivities at Selected Stations in the United States. ASHRAE
> Transactions.
>
> This gives a model that allows you to calculated temps at different
> depths near the surface, and the variation through the year. Sorry but I
> don't have the volume and page numbers.
> Simon
>
> At 04:11 PM 12/23/2002, you wrote:
> >I'm looking for a data source for typical inlet water 
> >temperatures (water main temperature) for residential 
> >service water heaters for locations in the United States.  
> >This is roughly equivalent to the ground temperature at 6 
> >to 8 feet depth. The temperature varies seasonally so 
> >knowing the average monthly value would be best.  
> >
> >I am already aware of two sources of data that don't really 
> >help: Engineering Weather Data from NCDC has the 50 ft 
> >temperature and the map in the old ASHRAE Load Calculation 
> >Manual is for depths of 4 inches. 
> >
> >Any leads would be appreciated.
> >
> >Jason
> >
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