A stochastic computer model for heating and cooling loads

Journal Article · Mon Aug 01 00:00:00 EDT 1988 · IEEE Trans. Power Syst.; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1109/59.14584· OSTI ID:6675569

Mortensen, R E; Haggerty, K P

A model is presented for the temperature of a house having a heater/air conditioner which is regulated by A thermostat and operates a random environment. Two models previously given in the literature are reviewed before giving the details of the present model, the new feature of which is that it is a stochastic model operating in discrete time. Computer results show good agreement with basic physical principles, and suggest the new result that the probability distributions of on-time and off-time are negative binomial. This model will provide a useful tool in the evaluation of load management strategies.

• Research Organization: Dept. of Electrical Engineering, UCLA, Los Angeles, CA (US)
• OSTI ID: 6675569
• Journal Information: IEEE Trans. Power Syst.; (United States), Vol. 3:3
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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