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where the Stefan-Boltzmann constant, =5.67x10
-8
W/(m
2
K
4
). Approximate answer:
200 W.
Problem 7
An electric water heater holds water at 135F in a room at 65F. Its insulation is
equivalent to R5 (R-value =5). The owner fits a 25-ft
2
, R10 blanket on the water heat,
raising its total R value to 15. If the conversion of electricity into heated water is 100%,
how much energy (kWhr) will be saved each year? If electricity costs 7.6 cents/kWhr,
how much money will be saved each year? Approximate answers: 600 kWh/yr and
$50/yr.