Engine-driven chiller and thermal-storage integration (Large-tonnage engine driven chiller development). Final report, September 1988-June 1991
The cost of electricity when air conditioning is a prominent demand load for the utility is rapidly increasing. This increased cost has attracted building owners and engineers to demand reduction strategies. Engine chillers and thermal storage are demand reduction products for commercial cooling needs. The combination of these products into one commercially attractive product is the goal of this project. An economic assessment and a lab testing program were completed. These efforts have produced field design equations, performance information, and a generic control scheme. Clear understanding of the competitive advantages of engine chiller/thermal storage over various electric thermal storage options for the customer has been achieved. Cost targets for engine chillers and for thermal storage to match the capital cost of the lowest cost electric thermal storage option have been defined.
- Research Organization:
- American Gas Association Labs., Cleveland, OH (United States)
- OSTI ID:
- 7001002
- Report Number(s):
- PB-92-227891/XAB; CNN: GRI-5088-293-1716
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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& Utilization-- Building Equipment-- (1987-)
AIR CONDITIONERS
AIR CONDITIONING
BUILDINGS
COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS
COMMERCIALIZATION
CONTROL EQUIPMENT
COOLING
COST ESTIMATION
DESIGN
ECONOMIC ANALYSIS
ECONOMICS
ENERGY CONSERVATION
ENERGY STORAGE
EQUIPMENT
HEAT STORAGE
HEATING LOAD
PERFORMANCE
STORAGE
THERMAL ENERGY STORAGE EQUIPMENT