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Showing 1 to 5 of 5 for “"plug loads"”.
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A data-centric stochastic model for simulation of occupant-related energy demand in buildings
… The impact of the building occupants on internal loads is critical to assessing the energy efficiency of a design or retrofit. Building energy simulation offers a means to assess the potential benefits of different options without requiring costly in-situ tests. In order for the approach to be …
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Energy reduction strategies for existing Air Force healthcare facilities
… occupant behavior and medical equipment plug loads and standby loads have been assessed. Investment costs, energy savings, and return on investments present timeline objectives intended to deliver a comprehensive strategy towards energy savings in Air Force healthcare facilities by 2015. …
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Narrowing the Energy Performance Gap in Non-Domestic Buildings with Aspirational Sustainability Targets
… estimate, based around so-called ‘regulated’ loads, so named because of their frequent inclusion in national building regulations. The result of regulation is the near universal exclusion of ‘unregulated’ loads such as office equipment, plug loads, lifts, catering and IT servers from energy …
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An Approach to Mitigate Electric Vehicle Penetration Challenges through Demand Response, Solar Photovoltaics and Energy Storage Applications in Commercial Buildings
Electric Vehicles (EVs) are active loads as they increase the demand for electricity and introduce several challenges to electrical distribution feeders during charging. Demand Response (DR) or performing load control in commercial buildings along with the deployment of solar photovoltaic (PV) and …
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Development of a Software Platform with Distributed Learning Algorithms for Building Energy Efficiency and Demand Response Applications
… learn user comfort preferences for the building loads and make automated load curtailment decisions without affecting customer comfort. The objective of this dissertation is to provide such a solution. First, this dissertation contributes to the development of key features of a building energy …