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Effect of air-conditioner oversizing and control on electric-peak loads in a residence

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  • Reddy, T.A.
  • Claridge, D.E.

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Severe capacity problems are experienced by several electric utilities during hot summer afternoons. It has been found that residential air-conditioning use is the major contributor to these peak loads. Two factors which increase this air-conditioning peak are: 1.(i) the amount by which the air-conditioner has been over-designed and2.(ii) the manner in which the occupant operates his air-conditioner during hot summer afternoons. The objective of this paper is to present a simplified general model by which one is able to gauge the extent to which both of these factors impact air-conditioner electric-peak loads in a single residence. Illustrative examples on the use of the modeling equations are also given. This model, in conjunction with certain realistic assumptions regarding air-conditioner diversity in the service territory, should be helpful to utility analysts wishing to assess the impact of air-conditioner oversizing and occupant control on the total residential peak loads pertinent to their specific conditions and geographic location.

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  • Reddy, T.A. & Claridge, D.E., 1993. "Effect of air-conditioner oversizing and control on electric-peak loads in a residence," Energy, Elsevier, vol. 18(11), pages 1139-1152.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:energy:v:18:y:1993:i:11:p:1139-1152
    DOI: 10.1016/0360-5442(93)90086-S
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    1. Reddy, T.A. & Norford, L.K. & Kempton, W., 1991. "Shaving residential air-conditioner electricity peaks by intelligent use of the building thermal mass," Energy, Elsevier, vol. 16(7), pages 1001-1010.
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