Radio control of a/c compressors cools energy demand at peak

Journal Article · Tue Jun 01 04:00:00 EDT 1976 · Electr. Light Power (Boston); (United States)

OSTI ID:7264067

Brazil, G

Tests of a load management system controlling central air conditioners in Arkansas Power and Light's service area show that as much as 4.17 kW of coincident demand per customer can be cut during peak load conditions. The tests also demonstrate that an air conditioning system cannot be off for more than 15 minutes of every hour or the customer notices the heat rise. Questionnaires sent to 218 customers participating in one test on a Little Rock primary circuit showed a generally positive attitude toward load management. Of the 206 responding, about 78 percent felt no temperature changes after the remote switches were installed. Of those reporting a malfunction in the air conditioners, 9.8 percent thought the remote control system was at fault, 27.9 percent thought it was not, 62.3 percent didn't know. Complaints could usually be traced to insufficient insulation, undersized air conditioning systems, dirty filters, or inefficient compressors.

• Research Organization: Arkansas Power and Light, Little Rock
• OSTI ID: 7264067
• Journal Information: Electr. Light Power (Boston); (United States), Journal Name: Electr. Light Power (Boston); (United States) Vol. 54:6; ISSN ELLPA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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