DocumentCode
1373557
Title
An introduction to the assessment of line-voltage thermostat performance for electric heating applications
Author
Roots, W. K.
Author_Institution
Mears Controls, Inc., Beaverton, Oreg.; Technology of the University of Manchester, Manchester, England
Volume
81
Issue
3
fYear
1962
fDate
7/1/1962 12:00:00 AM
Firstpage
176
Lastpage
183
Abstract
The key indexes of thermostat performance in electric heating systems are explained. Response, offset, cycle time, and droop are introduced, as are basic methods for their measurement in field and laboratory. Correlation of field and laboratory tests is outlined, and brief mention is made of the NEMA (National Electrical Manufacturers Association) test box. Modern thermostat components, such as snap-action switches and shunt and series anticipators, are described, and two fundamental methods of modulation are introduced.
Keywords
Resistance heating; Steady-state; Temperature; Thermostats;
fLanguage
English
Journal_Title
American Institute of Electrical Engineers, Part II: Applications and Industry, Transactions of the
Publisher
ieee
ISSN
0097-2185
Type
jour
DOI
10.1109/TAI.1962.6371813
Filename
6371813
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