ShareOFF-PEAK AIR CONDITIONING: A MAJOR ENERGY SAVER.
Author(s) : MACCRACKEN C. D.
Type of article: Article
Summary
THE USE OF ICE STORAGE TO REDUCE PEAK POWER DEMANDS WAS ENCOURAGED IN THE USA TO SAVE ON PROVISION OF NEW POWER SUPPLY FACILITIES AND ON TRANSMISSION LOSSES. ATTENTION IS NOW FOCUSED ON METHODS OF REDUCING THE OVERALL POWER REQUIRED. VARIOUS OPTIONS ARE SUGGESTED: ICE BANK CONTROL METHOD, USE OF COLD AND DRIER PRIMARY AIR, HEAT RECOVERY AND REFURBISH-MENT OF OLD EQUIPMENT. THE PRECOOLING OF GAS TURBINE COMBUSTION AIR WILL INCREASE POWER OUTPUT FOR PEAK BOOST. A.R.T.
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- Original title: OFF-PEAK AIR CONDITIONING: A MAJOR ENERGY SAVER.
- Record ID : 1992-1894
- Languages: English
- Source: ASHRAE Journal - vol. 33 - n. 12
- Publication date: 1991/12
- Document available for consultation in the library of the IIR headquarters only.
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- Themes: Thermal energy storage
- Keywords: Ice; Modernization; Heat recovery; Energy saving; Air conditioning; Thermal energy storage
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