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Showing 1 to 20 of 129 for “"Peak Load"”.
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Peak load estimation using load research data
Peak load estimation is a critical element in utility decision making. An electric utility must construct, maintain, and operate equipment sufficient to meet the peak, or maximum demand level. Electric utilities have utilized several methods of analyzing energy consumption which have yielded …
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Predicting peak load of the femoral neck using structural parameters
… the length of the femoral neck relate to the peak load of the proximal femur. Structural measurements were taken from microCT images of ten murine right femurs at ten locations along the femoral neck. These specimens were then tested to failure. The major diameter, minor diameter, cortical …
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Peak-load transmission pricing for the IEEE reliability test system
Thesis (M. Eng.)--Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Dept. of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, 1997.
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PV Integration and Peak Load Shaving Using Energy Storage Feasibility Study
… ESS is used in different application such as peak load shaving, system upgrade deferrals, and improving renewable energy integration. A photovoltaic system (PV) is wildly used in the distribution system, and it has given good results in reducing the amount of consumed electrical power from the …
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Viability study to implement peak load shaving at UCT Medical School
… Master thesis investigates the application of Peak Load Shaving (PLS) at University of Cape Town Medical School (UCTMS). The purpose was to decrease the monthly maximum demand (MMD) in kVA such that UCTMS monthly electricity bill is decreased. It was purposed that implementing a three-phase …
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Peak-load pricing for transmission in a deregulated electric utlity industry
Thesis (M.S.)--Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Dept. of Civil and Environmental Engineering, 1996.
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Non-Negative Least Square Optimization Model for Industrial Peak Load Estimation
Load research is the study of load characteristics on a power distribution system which helps planning engineer make decisions about equipment ratings and future expansion decisions. As it is expensive to collect and maintain data across the entire system, data is collected only for a sample of …
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Application of Phase Change Materials for Peak Load Shifting Through Price-Based Control Method
… with a price-based control method for peak load-shifting application. A pricebased control method was proposed which would be able to use online real-time electricity price data to use electricity when it is cheap and to stop using it during high peak periods. The proposed method was …
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Toward a sustainable energy future: Peak load shaving in commercial properties to reduce cost of energy
… portion of the energy bill, depending on the load factor. This thesis investigates peak load shaving as a solution for commercial properties to reduce their cost of electricity while supporting the transition to a greener energy future. Of the methods proposed for peak load shaving, …
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Mitigating Peak Load and Heat Stress under Heat Waves by Scheduling Cooling and Energy Storage Systems
… reduce air conditioner efficiencies. It causes peaks in electricity demand that pose operational challenges to the power grid. This thesis provides simulation-based methods to mitigate peak load and heat stress under heat waves by adjusting the schedules of the cooling and energy storage systems …
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Effects of Large-Scale Penetration of Electric Vehicles on the Distribution Network and Mitigation by Demand Side Management
… data for low voltage distribution transformer loading in small communities in Maryland was collected from a local electric utility company. Specifically, analysis was done on three distribution transformers on their system. Each of these transformers serves at least one electric vehicle (EV) …
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Computer Aided Home Energy Management system
High prices are associated with the peak electricity demand and thus, price can be used as an indicator of power system condition in the peak load management programs. This paper investigates the potential of peak load management based on price-responsive load control for the residential sector. …
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Comparative Analysis of Machine Learning Models for ERCOT Short Term Load Forecasting
… and deep learning (DL) models for short-term load forecasting (STLF) in the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) grid. A dual comparative approach is employed, evaluating models based on temporal features alone as well as in combination with actual and forecasted weather variables. …
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Non-linear finite element analysis of reinforced concrete panels and infilled frames under monotonic and cyclic loading. Structures under plane stress loading are analysed up to and beyond the peak load. Non-linear material properties including cracking, crushing and the non-linear behaviour at the interface of members are considered.
… members under the action of monotonic and cyclic loading has been developed. Steel is modelled as a strain hardening plastic material, and in the concrete model cracking, yielding and crushing are considered. The separation, sliding, and opening and closing of initial gaps at the interfaces …
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A dynamic model for forecasting and policy making in the regulated electric utility industry
… and profit for electrical energy, the effect of peak load pricing in reducing capital costs to the utility, the effect of volume pricing on the electrical energy price-demand-profit system, the effect of an automatic cost of service adjustment clause on the price, demand and profit of electrical …
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A hybrid compensation-based misalignment tolerant wireless power transfer system for e-mobility
… Then, simulation results for 3.7 kW and 270 W peak load were carried out in MATLAB Simulink. Lastly, experimental testing and validation were conducted for the proposed hybrid compensated system for 270 W peak load, applicable to the E-bike. The experimental results show good consistency with …
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The management of a utility-scale battery storage system for renewable energy applications
… should match its consumption. Since the load is not constant for the whole day, many backup power plants only work at peak load times. If utility companies could store power for peak load times, they could eliminate a considerable investment for the backup and peaking plants. Using …
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A Deep Learning-based Dynamic Demand Response Framework
… which electric power consumption during the peak demand periods can be curtailed. DR applications ensure an economic and stable operation of the electric grid by eliminating grid stress conditions. In addition to that, DR can be utilized as a mechanism to increase the participation of green …
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Diagonal Tension Testing of Interlocking Compressed Earth Block Panels
… panels is bed joint sliding both pre and post peak load, with noticeable displacements at head joint locations on a few panels. Lastly, diagonal cracking along the block face was noticeable on several panels following peak load. Further testing remains to determine other factors affecting shear …
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Energy Services in Sweden - Customer Relations towards Increased Sustainability
… these interactions comes into focus: Electricity peak load problems and load manage-ment in households; Energy monitoring and feedback, and; The selling of district heating to households in de-tached house areas. Improved customer relations in these areas can both increase the energy utilities …
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