Title :
Installation and assessment of cool storage unitary rooftop unit
Author :
Del Monaco, J.L. ; Salko, J.J. ; Pandya, D.A. ; Torres, J.M.
Author_Institution :
Public Service Electr. & Gas Co., Newark, NJ, USA
fDate :
2/1/1990 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
A description is given of the installation and evaluation of the first prototype rooftop cool storage HVAC unit in Rahway, New Jersey, in 1986-7. This site was selected because the building roof could support the storage tank and the HVAC unit without any structural changes or roof reinforcement. Also, the site did not require any changes in the existing utility electric service. Experiences during installation and assessment of this rooftop cool storage unit are discussed. As a result of the test, it was concluded that this prototype could be a viable option for small commercial customers. The average 1987 on-peak electrical energy usage of the unit was about 18% of the total usage. Approximately 82% of the electrical energy was utilized during off-peak hours
Keywords :
air conditioning; heating; refrigeration; thermal energy storage; HVAC unit; New Jersey; Rahway; cool storage unitary rooftop unit; on-peak electrical energy usage; Cooling; Energy storage; Heat pumps; IEEE members; Ice; Load management; Prototypes; Testing; Water heating; Water storage;
Journal_Title :
Power Systems, IEEE Transactions on
