THRS vs. In-stack Economizers

 
THRS
In-stack Economizer
Requires Preheated Water To Function*
No
Yes
Remote From Boiler
Yes
No
Uses City Temperature Water
Yes
No
Captures Sensible Heat
Yes
Yes
Captures Latent Heat
Yes
No
Allows Condensation of Flue Gas
Yes
No
Natural Gas Savings
+ 12%
<3%**
*Preheated Water = Energy Consumed, Not Saved.
**Does Not Account for Energy Required To Preheat Water.
Energy & Natural Gas Savings Bar Graph