Performance evaluation of two air conditioners in contemporary research houses. Topical report, July-September 1990

Technical Report · Sat Nov 30 23:00:00 EST 1991

OSTI ID:5750317

Nagda, N L

Under the sponsorship of the Gas Research Institute, a 2.5RT high-efficiency variable-speed electric heat pump and a 2.0RT constant-speed electric air conditioner were tested during the cooling season in unoccupied contemporary research houses located near Washington, D.C. The research houses were moderately furnished to approximate conditions of occupancy for a family of three. Presence of occupants and use of appliances were simulated. Performance of the units was evaluated on the basis of indoor comfort, dynamic response to changing indoor/outdoor conditions, and energy consumption.

• Research Organization: GEOMET Technologies, Inc., Germantown, MD (United States)
• OSTI ID: 5750317
• Report Number(s): PB-92-142595/XAB; GEOMET-IE--2375; CNN: GRI-5086-245-1265
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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32 ENERGY CONSERVATION, CONSUMPTION, AND UTILIZATION
320106* -- Energy Conservation
Consumption
& Utilization-- Building Equipment-- (1987-)
AIR CONDITIONERS
APPLIANCES
BUILDINGS
DEVELOPED COUNTRIES
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
HEAT PUMPS
HOUSES
NORTH AMERICA
PERFORMANCE TESTING
RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS
SIMULATION
TECHNOLOGY ASSESSMENT
TESTING
THERMAL COMFORT
USA
WASHINGTON DC
WEATHER