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Peak load reduction by preconditioning buildings at night.

Author(s) : RABL A., NORFORD L. K.

Type of article: Article

Summary

Points out that cooling loads during the peak period can be reduced if a building is subcooled a few degrees below its normal thermostat set-point during the preceding night. During the day the thermostat must control the warm-up in such a way that the stored energy is released when it brings maximum benefit. This strategy exploits the heat capacity of the building itself and can be implemented at low cost and without sacrifice of comfort.

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  • Original title: Peak load reduction by preconditioning buildings at night.
  • Record ID : 1993-1635
  • Languages: English
  • Source: Int. J. Energy Res. - vol. 15 - n. 9
  • Publication date: 1991/12

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