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Title: Improving the Operating Efficiency of Packaged Air Conditioners and Heat Pumps

Journal Article · · ASHRAE Journal, 56(3):36-42
OSTI ID:1123231

This article discusses several control strategies that can significantly reduce energy consumption associated with packaged rooftop units RTUs). Although all of the considered strategies are widely used in built-up air-handing units, they are not commonly used in existing RTUs. Both simulation and field evaluations show that adding these control strategies to existing RTUs can reduce their energy consumption by between 30% and 60%.

Research Organization:
Pacific Northwest National Lab. (PNNL), Richland, WA (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
DOE Contract Number:
AC05-76RL01830
OSTI ID:
1123231
Report Number(s):
PNNL-SA-98930; BT0201000
Journal Information:
ASHRAE Journal, 56(3):36-42, Journal Name: ASHRAE Journal, 56(3):36-42
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English