Computer simulation and actual results of an energy conservation program

Journal Article · Tue Oct 01 04:00:00 EDT 1974 · ASHRAE J.; (United States)

OSTI ID:7349614

Kruger, P

Honeywell Systems and Research Center simulated thermal control of a small commercial office building to determine the potential energy savings during the cooling season by changing the thermostat settings, by night and weekend shutdown of the cooling units, and by modulation of fresh-air intake. The building simulated was an 18,200 sq ft, one-story field office building in Kansas City. The building is air-conditioned by two 33-ton rooftop units. A National Bureau of Standards Load Determination Program was used for the digital-computer simulation and prediction of energy savings. Hour-by-hour 1962 weather bureau data were used to determine the building load. Five modes of operation for the cooling season were simulated and energy consumption predicted. Separate but parallel field tests show that an energy saving of up to 67 percent can be realized by selecting the correct operating mode.

• OSTI ID: 7349614
• Journal Information: ASHRAE J.; (United States), Journal Name: ASHRAE J.; (United States) Vol. 16; ISSN ASHRA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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32 ENERGY CONSERVATION, CONSUMPTION, AND UTILIZATION
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Consumption
& Utilization-- Commercial & Industrial Buildings-- (-1987)
AIR CONDITIONERS
AIR CONDITIONING
APPLIANCES
BUILDINGS
COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS
ELECTRIC APPLIANCES
ENERGY CONSERVATION
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
GAS APPLIANCES
OPERATION