Chiller plant design in a deregulated environment.

Author(s) : MCGAVISK G.

Type of article: Article

Summary

Discusses one aspect of deregulation of the electricity industry in the USA. Utilities have already issued on-peak electric prices as high as USD 3.50/kilowatthour. States that selecting proper chillers now requires more than simply determining lower operating costs, simple payback or even lowest life-cycle cost. Outlines the benefits from combining electric and alternative-drive chillers (hybrid system) to effectively and efficiently combat high electric prices.

Details

  • Original title: Chiller plant design in a deregulated environment.
  • Record ID : 1999-2447
  • Languages: English
  • Source: J. Energy Eng. - vol. 95 - n. 4
  • Publication date: 1998

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