Field glossary
Condensing
Cooling the flue gas below its dew point so water vapor condenses and gives up latent heat, the source of high efficiency
Used across 3 Anvilfield field guides, most in HVAC.
Also defined as
- Plumbing: A gas heater that condenses the flue gas to capture latent heat, vented in plastic with acidic condensate
- Cooling flue gas below its dew point to recover latent heat; needs return water below roughly 130 to 140 degrees F
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