Central Plant Optimization for Waste Energy Reduction (CPOWER). ESTCP Cost and Performance Report

Abstract

Central plants contain multiple chiller, boiler, and auxiliary equipment. Each piece of equipment operates on different efficiency curves that vary with part load, ambient conditions, and other operating parameters. In addition, the site receives real-time price signals for electricity, and operators must consider fluctuating fuel prices and other costs. The system-level, dynamic optimization of central plants and distribution system implemented in this project has the potential to save energy and cost. The objective of the project was to assess the energy and economic benefits of the real-time optimization technology that commands all equipment in a central plant.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 01, 2016
Accession Number
AD1031476

Entities

People

  • Girija Parthasarathy
  • Matthew Swanson

Organizations

  • Honeywell International, Inc.

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Cyber
  • Energy and Power Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Temperature
  • Algorithms
  • Business Administration
  • Control Systems
  • Cooling Towers
  • Cost Analysis
  • Data Analysis
  • Data Sets
  • Department Of Defense
  • Detectors
  • Energy Conservation
  • Energy Consumption
  • Energy Management
  • Engineers
  • Management Personnel
  • Organizational Structure
  • Performance Tests

Readers

  • Electrical Engineering
  • Environmental Engineering.
  • Industrial Economics