Hidden Resource, The

Synopsis
Uses the direct contact water heater, developed by British Gas, to illustrate how increased efficiency can be achieved by using the latent heat of vaporisation of the water vapour produced in the burning of methane gas. The programme is repeated with breaks for classroom question and discussion.
Language
English
Country
Great Britain
Medium
Video; Videocassette. VHS. col. 11 min.
Year of production
1987
Availability
Free loan
Sale
Uses
GCSE courses in physics, chemistry; GCE ‘A’ level physics; courses on energy studies.*
Subjects
Technology
Keywords
fuels; gas water heaters

Credits

Director
Richard Piper
Producer
Martin Platt

Production Company

Name

Purves Wickes Video Projects

Sponsor

Name

British Gas Corporation

Distributor

Name

British Gas Video Library

Notes
library no longer exists, but for information contact Nicole McMahon, Corporate Affairs, BGPLC, 100 Thames Valley Park Road, Reading, Berks RG61 PT, tel 0118 9292610

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